Ethical Dilemmas Cloning

Closing has become one of the most talked about ethical problems in the world today. The ability that scientists have to clone humans goes against many religious and ethical standards. This has created an ethical clash between medical science and many churches and religions.

Stem cell research

This is a part of the cloning debate. It has been the cause of much ethical discussion in that it involves research which promises to cure many serious diseases. This has become and ethical dilemma because many people see this as treating human beings as just another product which can be bought and sold.

Gay Marriage

The issue of Gay marriage is based on the belief in equal human rights for all, no matter what their sexual preferences. However homosexuality goes against many religious teachings and ethical principles. It has therefore created an ethical battle between those who believe in equal rights and those who are against homosexuality on religious and other grounds.

4. abortion

The debate about abortion has raged in many countries. On the one hand many people feel that women should have the right to decide whether to keep their child or not. On the other hand there are many who believe that abortion is the same as

Ecology
This has created conflict and debate as to whether it is ethical to use scarce natural resources for money and profit. An example is the recent debate about using the ecologically sensitive Alaskan oil reserve for mining and profit.

6. The poor and imbalance in wealth

This is also known as the "ethics of privilege." This means in other words that is it unethical to have some counties with more wealth and resources than others. It also raises the ethical questions as to why there is an imbalance in wealth and privileges in the world.

7. Human rights: treatment of women

This topic involves the ethics of human rights and prejudice against women. In many countries women are still seen as inferior and receive poor treatment. Even in first world countries, there is still a certain amount of prejudice against women.

8. Global warming

Global warming has become an ethical debate in that it questions the use of technology and gas emission that damage the environment. Many people feel that it is the ethical responsibility of the industrialized countries to reduce gas emissions from their factories and products.

9. High fertility in poor countries

This is a sensitive issue which relates to cultural values and the high birth rate in some very poor countries. This has resulted in increased poverty in these counties. Is it ethical to institute laws to reduce the number of children, as…