Stem Cell Dilemma

Posted on March 9, 2009 
Filed Under Life, Social Concern

The public debate over the ethics of such research is sure to become more intense. A few hours ago President Obama signed an executive order lifting limits on human embryonic stem cell research.

Pro-abortion advocates have argued that research using embryonic stem cells is acceptable because it could lead to potential cures for a number of significant diseases and illnesses.  There is, however, considerable opposition to such research by pro-life groups and individuals, who point out that, in addition to destroying life, there has been little concrete progress with existing embryonic stem cell experimentation.

Richard M. Doerflinger, deputy director of the Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has observed,

‘The obsession with stem cells obtained by destroying embryos has little to do with evidence of therapeutic benefit, and a great deal to do with being able to manipulate human life.’

What do you think? This is a complex matter, and the spin on funding and research will inevitably go many different directions.  Learn more by reading this informative interview with Mr. Doerflinger.

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2 Responses to “Stem Cell Dilemma”

  1. Nancy on March 12th, 2009 7:58 am

    I think it’s disingenuous to discount stem cell research because of lack of proof that it will be beneficial, as Mr. Doerflinger does, as it has not yet been explored. As far as ethics goes, I wonder if he spends much time advocating on behalf of the embryos discarded by fertility clinics?

  2. Terri on March 18th, 2009 12:39 pm

    God’s laws should always come first above man-made laws (often legal but not lawful) and because too much of the latter this country is in it’s present trouble.
    Stem cell research is very controversial.

    Stem cell research from embroyos’ is at the top of today’s conversations.

    So many in our society do not know that there is a product called Stem Enhance which a French-Canadian scientist, Christian Drapeau, developed through a botanical source, Blue Green Algae.

    One stem cell can re-grow an entire body. When a stem cell is called for during an injury or bodily need, the human body will use it’s own adult stem cells, they travel from the bone marrow, does it’s thing (like an army) and those unused return to the bone marrow. A stem cell also is capable of changing from it’s original form to the type it is helping. If stem cell goes to liver, then it becomes a liver cell ETC
    when a baby is born, many stem cells are in the umbilical cord. usually during home birth the health practitioner will allow the cord to pulse until the cord blood (stem cells) are released, then the cord is cut.
    Using Stem Enhance and other natural means are a wonderful way to avoid death of a baby for the means of research.
    Terri

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