is to caution us where it so happens that the pursuit of knowledge and the ability to perform certain techniques outpaces the complete understanding and knowledge of effects. This, in our history, humanity has done many a time. The Church's role has been that of a prophet, warning us that just because we can do something, does not mean we should.References1. Church of Scotland webpage. http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/srtscot//srtpage3.shtml2. American Bioethics Advisory Commission. http://www.all.org/abac/clontx06.htm3. Dangers of Genetic Manipulation. Address by Pope John Paul II to members of the World Medical Association. October 29, 1983. http://listserv.american.edu/catholic/church/papal/jp.ii/genmanip.asc4. Sophie Boukhai. Religion, genetics and the embryo. UNESCO Courier, Sept 1999. 5. Armstrong, Bruce G. Scientific, Ethical and Biblical Considerations of Genetic Engineering. Central Highlands Christian Publications. 1999.6. Epstein, Ron. Ethical and Spiritual Issues in Genetic Engineering. Ahimsa Voices:a Quarterly Journal for the Promotion of Universal Values. 5. Oct. 1998.7. Church blocks GM trial. BBC News Online: UK. August 4, 1999. http://news.bbc.co.uk/low/english/uk/newsid_411000/411509.stm8. Genetically Modified Organisms. http://www.cofe.anglican.org/view/gmos.rtf...