You are also required to make research notes by examining our Catholic Church teaching and how it addresses your topic cloning. The following is required: You must make specific reference to Scriptural Passages from the Bible and include the chapter and verse(s) selected. The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Vatican II documents, encyclicals, letters from Bishops etc.

Research Notes on Cloning in the Context of Catholic Church Teaching:

1. Scriptural Passages:

   • Genesis 1:27: "So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them." This verse emphasizes the unique creation of human beings by God, which could be interpreted as a critique of human cloning.
   • 1 Corinthians 6:19-20: "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies." This passage could be used to argue that cloning, as a manipulation of the human body, is not honoring God's creation.

2. Catechism of the Catholic Church:

   • Paragraph 2274: "Since it must be treated from conception as a person, the embryo must be defended in its integrity, cared for, and healed, as far as possible, like any other human being." This suggests that the Church would oppose cloning as it involves manipulation and potential destruction of embryos.

3. Vatican II Documents:

   • Gaudium et Spes (The Church in the Modern World): This document emphasizes the dignity and sanctity of human life, which could be interpreted as a critique of cloning.

4. Encyclicals:

   • Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life) by Pope John Paul II: This encyclical strongly condemns any act that could harm human life, including scientific procedures like cloning.

5. Letters from Bishops:

   • "On Cloning a Human Being" by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: This letter explicitly condemns human cloning, stating that it is a "misuse of science" and "an assault on human dignity."

Remember, these are just starting points for your research. You should read the full texts of these references to fully understand the Church's position and how it applies to cloning.