A group of scientists have created an artificial jellyfish from hearts cells from rats and silica. They are so very happy with themselves. While it does not appear that the thing itself is what we would consider alive, it is where this is heading that should be of concern.
Nature - Artificial jellyfish built from rat cells
The intent, as stated by one of the people involved, is to create a chimera, a hybrid animal that does not exist in nature. No doubt, the scientists would be the most happy if they could create consciousness in these new things; but, where would this consciousness come from. We have a hard time even defining consciousness using scientific terms.
For those of us who believe in God, he is the one who gives sentience to living beings. For science it is looked at as an inconvenient aspect of reality, it means free will rather than simple action reaction mechanics. Frankenstein is what they seek to create. A living, breathing being with no soul.
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