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Gregory J.D. Light Dr. Robert Kennedy Catholic Studies 341:10 28.11.2003 Eugenics Eugenics is a term coined by Francis Galton - the first cousin of famed scientist Charles Darwin. Galton proposed that by breeding genetically 'good' humans, we could achieve a somewhat perfection within human society. The term itself literally means 'good breeding' while the main objective of eugenics is to encourage the ablest and healthiest people to have more children and/or discourage the 'unfit' from reproducing . Many falsely think that because of a genetic defect or an unequal stance within society, some people are not worthy of living life to its full potential like the 'normals' of society. The idea of eugenics alone is faulty and contrary to human existence. It not only contradicts the morals of humanity, but it stands against the teachings of the Catholic Church. The whole science behind eugenics is to improve on the human race by shutting out some and...

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