Arguments for/against saviour siblings
This mindmap shows the arguments for/against saviour siblings.
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- Created on: 25-02-13 15:33
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- Arguments for/against Saviour siblings
- For
- It is an act of compassion towards the child
- IVF is an acceptable procedure and also a responsible use of God given skills
- It promotes the quality of life for both children
- Some Protestant churches accept it, provided the sibling is genuinely wanted for him/herself
- It is saving life, which is a good thing, so fulfills the sanctity of life principle
- PGD is a responsible use of God-given skills where where there is a high risk of a serious genetic disorder
- If the baby is genuinely wanted for him/herself then there is no exploitation
- The bond between the siblings improves and the saviour sibling may feel special
- Against
- Quality of life concerns should not override the sanctity of life
- It is a form of exploitation - the Saviour sibling interests and possible wishes do not come first
- Screening for and destroying 'defective' embryos is killing the embryos
- The use of IVF is morally unacceptable for the reasons given in the previous section
- The destruction of embryos that are not selected breaches the sanctity of life
- There could be serious psychological and social problems for the saviour siblings if it doesn't work
- Roman Catholic church and some Protestants oppose it
- For
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