Primary and secondary sources have found that genetic enhancement has no place in the religions of Catholicism and Islam; both think it's selfish, unnecessary and unethical. It is an embellishment of human vanity and, furthermore, an insult to human integrity when offspring are affected by technology. (What is the Catholic view on genetic engineering? - Mary Meets Dolly. 05/12/2014.)The Catholic ChurchIn 1983, Pope John Paul II mentioned in a speech that "genetic enhancement was permitted – even laudable – even from a Catholic point of view. of view, as long as it respects certain fundamental moral rules. Among these rules: that these therapies be accessible to all. Guaranteeing equal care can become inseparable from guaranteeing equal opportunities. (What is the Catholic view on genetic engineering? - Mary Meets Dolly. 05/12/2014.) One of the main concerns about these processes is that they are accessible to all human beings. The process must meet moral requirements such as equality and ensure that it is used wisely. Donum Vitae states: "A strictly therapeutic intervention whose explicit aim is the cure of various diseases such as those resulting from chromosomal abnormalities will, in principle, be considered desirable, provided that it aims to genuinely promote well-being personal of the individual without undermining his integrity or worsening his living conditions. Such an intervention would indeed be in line with the logic of the Christian moral tradition. » (What is the Catholic vision of genetic engineering? - Mary Meets Dolly. 05/12/2014.). Thus, gene therapy, being a process aimed solely at curing genetic problems in human beings, is a desirable technology for our modern society. . If a method can be produced, what cause...... middle of paper......? | CSIRO. 2014. What is genetic modification (GM)? | CSIRO. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.csiro.au/Outcomes/Food-and-Agriculture/WhatIsGM.aspx. [Accessed May 29, 2014].In this reference, an understanding of genetic modification has been gained. Understanding the goals of each process and how the process is carried out provided insight into the ethical viewpoints on this topic. What is the Catholic view of genetic engineering? - Mary meets Dolly. 2014. What is the Catholic vision of genetic engineering? - Mary meets Dolly. [ONLINE] Available at: http://marymeetsdolly.com/blog/index.php?/archives/706-what-is-the-Catholic-view-on-genetic-engineering.html. [Accessed May 12, 2014].This secondary research source provided quotes and assertions about the Catholic view on genetic modification. This source also distinguishes between gene therapy and genetic enhancement..