In Europe, it is said, there is less conviction that the business of one's country is business, and cultural forces with conflicting roots often prevail. There is, of course, a fear that the scientists involved may not really know the full effects of what they are doing. This is a legitimate concern. However, it can be met with careful testing and monitoring. But beyond such understandable concerns, in Europe ancient social attitudes closely linked to equally ancient religious feelings are involved.
Nature is thought of as something created by god for the use and benefit of mankind.
Well, it does. Some countries have actually legislated against what is done, and expected to be done, on this subject in America. To your Editor, at least, this makes sense only if taken as an expression of legitimate caution against moving too far too fast. If God is involved, surely He can be expected to take pride in progress achieved by His own favored creature. Nor is this sort of thing really new.