I do believe in the unexplained, the behaviour of nature, and things that could be attributed to the exceptional occurences, which being rare, can be categorized as supernatural. Hence, I do believe in God (only one; hence proper noun) or gods (many; hence common noun), which in a way is pantheistic; but I also believe religion is man made.
Regarding cloning of humans, I would stop short of endorsing it, because I am not sure what the implications would be. Also, regarding crossing humans with animals, I would refrain from it, simply because I am ethically against it, although technically, I see no reason why it couldn't be possible. I do believe in evolution.
Moreover, the "Adam and Eve" theory (I bet you were dying to hear about that part
) does not resonate with me.
Other than the scientific evidences to the contrary, I do not like to mix religious beliefs with logical reasoning. Even if one were to ignore Darwinian theory, the very assumption that all humans originated from Adam and Eve would imply at the top of the human reproductive pyramids, brothers were fornicating with sisters and producing babies, and then near cousins with near cousins . . . , which simply leaves a bad taste in my mind. I find this concept very disturbing and offensive, and I am equally offended by people who preach this "Adam and Eve" story.
Moreover, I do not buy the theory that the Bible equates with Christianity. Especially the Genesis chapter is pre-Christ, and is full of assumptions and legends, most of which are fictional, among the peoples of what today would be Palestine, and the periphery thereof. These stories are best described as folklore born out of ignorance. I have no disregard for the people who gave birth to these theories, because for their age, anything better couldn't have been expected. However, today, I have better expectations.
I also stand categorically against people who cite Genesis as a part of Christianity. It is not. Christianity begins with Christ, and end with Christ.
I went to a Roman Catholic Christian school, and we were taught evolution there. So there again, Christianity and Bible are not part of the same thing. While I hold the life and teachings of Christ in very high respect, and often cite them in today's scenarios, I will have no qualms in declaring the chapter Genesis as a total farce, and should be discouraged in any civilized belief system. Let the Bible not smear the sacred life and actions of Jesus Christ.