As with the issue of dropouts, there is great debate and confusion regarding crime statistics. Many social scientists believe that as the family goes, so goes social control. Science and Values . Scientific and traditional values may at times conflict in matters of social policy. Cloning of humans or human body parts raises ethical debate.
Many scientists agree that life exists in other portions of the universe and even in our galaxy.
The Pope has noted that the theory of evolution must be acknowledged by the Church in order to come to terms with what appears to be scientific fact. More mundane but nonetheless important ethical issues arise with euthanasia, abortion, population eugenics, and the reckless exploitation of the environment through advances in our technology.