• Stress importance of the community over the individual
• Fear that the narcissistic members of our society would abuse the new technology
• Aboriginal people of the world who feel that their "kind" is somewhat of an endangered species may embrace cloning

Orthodox Christian

• Adds a "third party" to the conception of a child; children made from science, not love
• Question the humanity and presence of a soul in the clone
• Oppose the creation of life to simply supply organs and medical treatments for others

African Americans

• Question the level of trust in the field of science
• Marian Gray Secundy, professor and director of the Program in Clinical Ethics at Howard University - "Ethnic Americans are extraordinarily suspicious and distrustful of any new scientific technologies...The history of scientific abuse and medical neglect carries with it a legacy that is permanently imprinted on the collective consciousness of these groups."

Hindu

• More concerned with logic than moral issues
• Feel that the physical presence of another being will not enhance the quality of one's life or spirit, and therefore struggle to see the benefits

Islam

• Similar viewpoint as African Americans
• Not so concerned with where religion fits into the picture, but the concerns that drive the competition and need to advance
• Once progress leads to a sense of political or cultural superiority, the moral concerns of the religion are not being practiced

Judaic

• Whether to proceed with cloning technology
• Moral and legal status of a clone

Roman Catholic Church

• Supports progress in conventional medicine
• Welcome negative genetic engineering to cure diseases and better the quality of life for those suffering illnesses
• Oppose the alteration of humans to create a better version, or more perfect breed, of human beings