http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/18/AR2006101801713.html
Religion, in doubt, plays a huge factor in many people's views on cloning in general. But, with the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) becoming closer to approving using cloned animals for human consumption, the questions surrounding whether this is a wise and ethical choice becomes even more important. With the approval and legalization from the FDA, cloning farm animals has the potential to feed many more people than possible now with limited resources. Although cloning farm animals could benefit many hungry and needy people, there are some ethical implications that religions are having a hard time with.
Some argue that it violates their religious doctrines, however, I would argue that one of the most common backbones to many religions is to "help thy neighbor," and reduce suffering if possible. Wouldn't it be going against religious doctrine to not help these people? Of course, there is no guarantee that the production of producing cloned animals would for sure provide food to everyone, but with so many people around the world (especially in impoverished countries) in need I think it's worse a chance.
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