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| Dr James Sherley at SPUC conference, 2007 |
Biologist Dr James Sherley skewers as 'absolutely false' claims by eugenicist Julian Savulescu for genetic screening
A leading scientist has demolished claims by a prominent eugenicist for genetic screening. Dr James Sherley, a American biological engineer, was commenting on claims by Dr Julian Savulescu that parents should use genetic screening of human embryos to select personality traits. Dr Sherley, in comments to LifeSiteNews.com, said: “Our understanding of the contribution of the human genome to human psychology is not nearly advanced enough to make such a claim", adding "only fools and egoists would profess that they know better than Nature which traits are ‘positive’". [LifeSiteNews.com, 23 August]
SPUC Pro-Life offers its condolences on the death of Tony Nicklinson
SPUC Pro-Life, which was officially represented in the Debbie Purdy and Diane Pretty cases, has offered its condolences to the loved ones of Tony Nicklinson, who has died. Mr Nicklinson, who had 'locked-in' syndrome, last week lost his High Court bid for permission for euthanasia. Paul Tully, SPUC's general secretary, commented: "We offer our condolences to Mr Nicklinson’s family and friends. We note reports that his death was peaceful and while surrounded by his loved ones." [SPUC, 22 August]
Other stories:
Abortion
- Irish abortion regime must be resisted [Pat Buckley, 24 August]
- Pro-lifers’ compromises led America into accepting some abortions, said late pro-life leader [LifeSiteNews.com, 22 August]
- Pro-life groups in Uruguay denounce new attempts to legalize abortion [CNA, 21 August]
- Research on stem cell treatment for autism welcomed [Irish Examiner, 22 August]
- Muslim man in right-to-life case 'moves eyes' [Telegraph, 23 August]
- Sex education 'doesn't cut teen pregnancy rate' claims academic [Telegraph, 24 August]
- SPUC rebuts smears by homosexual newspaper [John Smeaton, 24 August]
- Public opinion is "effectively immaterial" on gay marriage, claims top Tory [Telegraph, 23 August]
- Vatican newspaper praises Cardinal O'Brien's "eloquent and effective" action against same-sex marriage plans [John Smeaton, 23 August]
- Cardinal O'Brien and his fellow bishops are giants in defence of marriage [John Smeaton, 22 August]
- Sixth World Prayer Congress for Life to be held in Vienna, 4 to 8 October [Pat Buckley, 21 August]
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