My Sister's Keeper

Ethical Issues in “My Sister’s Keeper”
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The title of the film “My Sister’s Keeper,” directed by Nick Cassavetes (2009), aptly captures the fate of a girl brought into existence through in-vitro fertilization. Anna is genetically matched to her older sister Kate, so that she (Anna) can donate one of her kidneys to save hr sibling who is suffering from leukemia and renal failure. Their mother Sara is keen to have Anna donate her kidney, although she is reluctant because she wants to enjoy her life. On her part, Kate does not wish Anna to sacrifice her own life for her, and she gently asks her to refuse to donate her kidney.
This film raises a number of ethical issues. The first one is the practicing of genetic engineering, which uses embryo tissues to create new life. Conception is a natural process that takes place through sexual intercourse between a man and a woman. Therefore, the idea of creating an embryo through artificial means violates the natural order of things. This practice contradicts religious teachings with regards to God’s intention of man, and the role of marriage in procreation.
The second issue raised in the film is the extent to which individuals have control of their own lives. The right to life is a fundamental ...