Ethical Dilemmas Cloning Closing Has Become One

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 murder.

5. 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 is the case in China?

10. slavery

Slavery is obviously an ethical issue and it exists and is still practiced in some areas of the world

11. Contraception

Contraception is an ethical issue that is opposed by some Churches as essentially denying life to be born. Other people however see this as an essential way of reducing overpopulation and poverty.

12. Circumcision

This issue has become an ethical dilemma in many cultures. Traditions such as female circumcision are opposed by human rights groups but supported by various religious and cultural groups in countries in Africa.

13. Communication and Privacy

The online world and the increased communication have created a dilemma in terms of the right to privacy. Many people are opposed to interventions in their personal communications; for example in the reading of employee emails by employers.

14. Copyright on the Internet

The ability that the digital world provides for copying material has created an ethical problem. This problem is caused by the ease of reproducing books and other material which many be an infringement of the rights of authors and companies who create this material.

15. ethic of power and politics

There are many governments in the world today who are unethical in the treatment of their citizens. This refers to countries that are undemocratic and which do not allow citizens to have a proper say in the running of the country. This opens these governments up to many accusations of corruption and human rights abuses.

16. Corporate and business ethics

There have been many scandals recently involving unethical behavior by corporate CEO's and managers. Ethics in the business world has become a contentious issue and is often hotly debated.