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The Buddhist concern that we would not treat the clones with the utmost respect, and possibly be cruel to the beings is quite a good insight. In addition, I think the idea of cultural relativism can completely relate with the Buddhist views. I too believe that in all the evil of this world, we are not meant to be cruel to any being that walks on this Earth. I do not believe that we were put on this Earth to be rude or treat other living things with utter disrespect. While I do agree that we as the creation of God should not be cruel, I too think that we are also put on Earth to respect and value above else the holiness and uniqueness of whom we are. Human clones are not capable of having a “soul” like we as naturally created humans do. In the book of Genesis, …show more content…
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