A consistent ethic of life should be applied to cloning, just as it applies to abortion and assisted suicide. Each has the capacity for developing into a full human. Once a new human organism begins and there is physical existence, there must be recognition of and respect for life. Cloning by-passes the natural process of creation of a new human being, thus denying a child the natural right to have both a biological mother and father and preventing the child from being nurtured in its mother's womb during the early embryonic stage. Human cloning carries with it the increased potential for abuse, human exploitation.
Human cloning goes against the dignity and sanctity of each individual person.
All technological improvement carries with it a responsibility to use it for the betterment of humanity. Radical changes in technologies are a heightened responsibility to be an example of genuinely humane society. Clear public policy is needed to establish guidelines for the intentions of scientists, doctors and others involved in this area. God's dominion over creation is a perspective shared by Christians, Jews, Muslims and others. Human beings are free to be responsible stewards of God's gifts.