GC43 or earlier GC38 A Petition requesting the United Church of Canada develop a position on human Cloning (2003P262) WHEREAS we read in Genesis (Gen 1.1) ‘In the beginning God created’ and;WHEREAS throughout scripture we hear an underlying theme of reverence for life and;WHEREAS in our creed we affirm that ‘We are called to live with respect in Creation’ and;WHEREAS Humankind has in recent years developed the techniques necessary to clone organisms and;WHEREAS it is only a matter of time before humans are cloned and;WHEREAS this technique and action raises a host of moral, ethical and faith questions and;WHEREAS the United Church is called to both confront and wrestle with these questions so that it may give guidance to its membersTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 38th General Council of The United Church of Canada establish a mechanism to develop a policy statement on cloning that will give guidance to its members. GC38 2003 ROP, p. 638 Save to PDF True Document Date August 15, 2003 Document Type Proposal Social Policy Originating Body General Council Topic Environment and Ecology Status Carried Latest News 45th General Council makes clear commitments to Just Peace regarding Palestine and Israel 45th General Council recalled to deal with unfinished, urgent business on Sept. 13; several proposals dealing with Palestine and Israel receive overwhelming support. Dreaming a Better World into Being: For the Sake of God’s Beloved World Following General Council 45, the church issued a renewed commitment to justice, peace and the flourishing of all peoples. Taking Care of Business Commissioners and guests invited to complete the cycle of General Council business at a recall meeting on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 11 am ET.