Is eating genetically modified food a sin?

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But genetically modifiying what God created breaks the laws of nature, which the Catholic Church defines as a sin, like taking birth control. Essentially genetically modified food makers believe they can improve upon what God has made. How is the not a sin, when everything that God created is perfect.
 
Nope.

Genetic manipulation of humans is sinful, not animals. We humans are created in the likeness and image of God, animals are not.
And the Vatican has already ruled on the acceptability of introducing human genes into animals. It is acceptable under certain conditions ( just goal, animals are well cared for ect…)

vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_academies/acdlife/documents/rc_pa_acdlife_doc_20010926_xenotrapianti_en.html

This particular article is in reference to the introduction of human genes into pigs to create more compatable organs for transplants.

Para 15 is the relevant section on transgenesis.
 
Thanks to selective breeding, plants are able to produce more food, therefore providing more food for humans.
Pigs are also less fatty, making them healthier to eat.

Ever since the first farmer saw a really healthy male and a really healthy female, of any animal species, and bred them, genetic modification was happening.

You haven’t eaten for HOURS? You must be a teenager! 😃 How are you surviving? :cool:
Actually, we are finding that genetically changing animals and feeding them hormones antibiotics ect is causing health problems in humans …
They link hormones in milk to fertility problems- and early onset of puberty …
 
Nothing prevents a catholic from eating genetically modified food. Nothing.
Maybe the church needs to have a catholic diner’s guide as well as a catholic voter’s guide.

There should be more questions and moral concerns over beauty products from a catholic point of view. This is a non issue.
 
It would be better to provide specific bits of information. Opinions have no meaning regarding this.

Point one: Some plants are naturally “modified” through cross-pollinization.

Point two: Some plants are modified by inserting, say, a genetic component that produces a natural chemical to keep harmful insects away from the plant.

The point is, how do we know that eating genetically modified organisms will not introduce substances into our bodies that may be harmful?

doctoroz.com/videos/genetically-modified-foods-pt-1

Peace,
Ed
 
It would be better to provide specific bits of information. Opinions have no meaning regarding this.

Point one: Some plants are naturally “modified” through cross-pollinization.

Point two: Some plants are modified by inserting, say, a genetic component that produces a natural chemical to keep harmful insects away from the plant.

The point is, how do we know that eating genetically modified organisms will not introduce substances into our bodies that may be harmful?

doctoroz.com/videos/genetically-modified-foods-pt-1

Peace,
Ed
Doctor Oz is hand picked by Oprah to spread misinformation. Jenny McArthy anyone?

Oprah who has more contempt for your faith than you can imagine.

So far, I am not impressed with your hunches or leads to information you are spreading to others.
 
Probably not a sin, but you’re better off avoiding it. I can’t bring myself to buy meat from farmers that treat their animals like objects and have no respect for them. I also don’t like the idea of eating greens sprayed with Raid. Organic is the way.
 
Probably not a sin, but you’re better off avoiding it. I can’t bring myself to buy meat from farmers that treat their animals like objects and have no respect for them. I also don’t like the idea of eating greens sprayed with Raid. Organic is the way.
You are a much better person than most, so please outline a pracitcal plan for us to follow so we can walk in your righteous footsteps.
 
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What is the Church’s official teaching on whether it is sinful or not to eat genetically modified food?
the Church has no such teaching. What makes you think it might be sinful?
So this is a definite “no”?

I had always thought that the Church taught that geneticly engineering of animals was intrinsically sinful.
where have you seen this?

you said genetically modified food, did you mean plants or animals?

where have you seen any Church teaching document that says eating such foods in sinful? Where have you seen teaching that genetic modification of plants and animals is sinful?
 
You are a much better person than most, so please outline a pracitcal plan for us to follow so we can walk in your righteous footsteps.
You can find food that is not harmful to your body still being produced in the world. Most of it is organic. We know that Genetically Modified food causes illness in the body. Therefore, it would be best to avoid it if you can. You can buy organic, grassfed beef and check out the producers and sellers of it to ensure that they treat their animals properly. I can’t image God being okay with us eating animals that have been mistreated in such ways as abuse, electric shock, swimming in their own feces, its sick and disgusting. But there are ways around it by doing your research before putting something into your mouth, that is your responsibility. While what goes into our mouths doesn’t make us unclean, I do believe that we have a choice to treat our bodies in the best manner that we can. It might mean having to give up that Ipod, ice cream, chocolate or whatever needs to be done order to keep your body sound which in turn keeps your mind sound. It’s your body do with it as you please, but remember that God dwells within you so why wouldn’t you want to give God the best? 🙂
 
You are a much better person than most, so please outline a pracitcal plan for us to follow so we can walk in your righteous footsteps.
Watch Food Inc. It will answer all your questions and give you step by step actions you can take. It even shows a Christian farmer (Joel Slatkin), who raises an awesome organic farm, and talks about the importance of why we shouldn’t eat factory meat.
 
Watch Food Inc. It will answer all your questions and give you step by step actions you can take. It even shows a Christian farmer (Joel Slatkin), who raises an awesome organic farm, and talks about the importance of why we shouldn’t eat factory meat.
I need to take a break fron the forums due to many things, but this one really does it for me.
I am not accusing you of being a vegetarian or a person raised on a farm, or a person blessed to have a life growing up all your years by parents that feed you in the right way and manner, and that you never slipped up along the years and somehow were able to eat foods that were allowable morally.
I am wondering if you are trying to say that this theology is new in the christian world.
 
Watch Food Inc. It will answer all your questions and give you step by step actions you can take.
The new Bible, eh?

Not all genetically modified food is harmful. In fact, anyone eating modern day corn is eating genetically modified food - organic or not!

Even organic beef and chicken has more than likely been genetically modified due to selective breeding!

Survival of the fittest is genetic modification - you take the healthiest male and the healthiest female to make healthy babies. That is genetic modification.
 
Natural ways to improve plants is not the point here. Scientists are increasing yields by going in and tinkering with a plant’s genetics. It’s important to be informed about this. The Church is concerned about this matter and is studying it. But we should study this as well.

Here is a recent example:

guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/apr/14/germany-gm-crops

Peace,
Ed
 
Sure, I’d provide sources to back up my claims, there is sooo much information out there, do a google search for yourself but here are some good links. For that matter it’s probably a good idea to do some research so you can learn and understand what exactly is going on, then decide for yourself based on what God is telling you:

naturalnews.com/031742_GMOs_dangers.html
naturalnews.com/031473_GMOs_pathogens.html
naturalnews.com/031298_population_poor_health.html
naturalnews.com/031263_Monsanto_organic_consumers.html
naturalnews.com/031138_Monsanto_Roundup.html
naturalnews.com/031105_genetically_modified_GMO.html
organicconsumers.org/articles/article_22985.cfm
seedsofdeception.com/Public/AboutGeneticallyModifiedFoods/index.cfm

I could list links for hours…the truth is out there, buried under, well…lies.

And I’d like to add I am not perfect by any means. GMO’s I"m sure come into my body everyday. However, since I believe in my heart that they lead to compromised health, I try to avoid them as much as I can, and where I can’t I thank God for the food I do have (we are so blessed to even be able to think of such a problem, some people have nothing). This works for me (avoiding them if possible), however, it might not work for you. Just talk with God and ask him what is right, that is all we can do:) trust that he will give you an answer and it might not be the same as mine or the person next to you. But you just have to believe that God is in control. If you do some research you will start to “see” alot of connections…you can decide for yourself.

Peace:)
 
and “mainstream” sources aren’t exactly the best in my opinion. I am definatley not trying to argue here, I just have personal experience with getting very very ill. Avoiding such gmo products amongst other things has helped my health so much when mainsteam doctors shut the door in my face or shoved some kind of pill my way.

Yes, God is good and he does take care of his flock.

Perhaps my own personal experience is enough for me to know. I just don’t want others to have to go down a painful road in order to reach a similar conclusion.
 
and “mainstream” sources aren’t exactly the best in my opinion. I am definatley not trying to argue here, I just have personal experience with getting very very ill. Avoiding such gmo products amongst other things has helped my health so much when mainsteam doctors shut the door in my face or shoved some kind of pill my way.

Yes, God is good and he does take care of his flock.

Perhaps my own personal experience is enough for me to know. I just don’t want others to have to go down a painful road in order to reach a similar conclusion.
Your personal experience should not be considered at all.

We are not talking about faith matters here.

We are talking about a real thing that can be tested.
 
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