As technology advances and science approaches the point where they have a map of the entire human genetic code, tough questions are surfacing about where to draw the line between medical achievement and playing God.

Arguments in favor of human genetic engineering are that life is precious, and therefore it is moral to modify human genetic material for the purpose of saving the lives of humans. Many other religions and faiths believe it is moral to use genetic engineering in order to prevent diseases and illnesses before a child is born to improve the quality of that life. Why would we be given the ability to have this technology if we are not allowed to use it? Arguments against human genetic engineering include playing God and being a serious threat to human dignity. As humans, we do not have the right to modify what makes up God's creation even if it saves a human life, for God alone has the say in when someone lives or dies. Much testing must be done in order to understand and refine the science of genetic engineering - what of those embryos used as lab rats in the process of trial and error? Is it moral to destroy some lives in order to enhance others? Human dignity is every individual's right to be respected and worth, and human genetic engineering can violate that right.