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“As bad as it might be to destroy a creature made in God's image, it might be very much worse to be creating them after images of one's own.” quote by Leon Kass
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“As bad as it might be to destroy a creature made in God's image, it might be very much worse to be creating them after images of one's own.”

Leon Kass

About This Quote

Source Book: The Wisdom of Replication, 2005

Creating beings in our own likeness can be more ethically troubling than destroying those reflecting divine image.

In simple terms: Making our own image in others can be worse than destroying divine images.

Key Takeaway

Reflect on the ethics of creating life.

Themes

ethics creation humanity

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • biotech research
  • AI development
  • artificial life
  • genetic engineering

Key Concepts

anthropocentrism responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What responsibilities arise when we create life?
  • How do we balance innovation with respect for natural order?
A Different Perspective

It may ignore the intrinsic value of existing life.

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