This 1965 article by Harold Armstrong addresses Christian concerns regarding the possibility of artificially creating life in a laboratory. Armstrong argues that such an achievement wouldn't diminish God's power, likening it to reproducing Hamlet without lessening Shakespeare's genius or to baking bread after the miracle of the loaves and fishes. He further suggests that "artificial creation of life" is essentially spontaneous generation under controlled conditions, a concept accepted by some devout Christians in the past. Finally, Armstrong raises ethical concerns, questioning the motivations of those pursuing this endeavor, especially in light of concerns about overpopulation, and cautions against the potential involvement of malevolent forces.