Posted on 10/07/2010 7:03:25 AM PDT by tcg
"Progress in research on umbilical cord blood cells and adult stem cells is to be saluted and supported. Patients and advocates alike can look to the growing number of cures and treatments discovered through research that does not destroy the living human embryo. Conversely, experiments on human embryonic stem cells deserve our scrutiny and scorn. If not us, who will speak for our fellow citizens-to-be?
"We are blessed to live in a country with some of the most extraordinary founding documents in history. If, indeed, we believe we were "created equal," doesn't that belief extend to the indefensible living embryo in a petri dish? "Unalienable rights" means they can't be taken away by the state. Doesn't that apply to science as well? And what of "life" in "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness"? First, it must begin."
..."We know from sad experience that dangers follow when we put human hands on the switch of life and death. Embryos are the genesis of human life, and it is morally unacceptable to intentionally destroy them, even if the scientist is trying to cure a debilitating disease or parents are responding to a difficult challenge in their family life. The country we live in defends human rights at home and abroad. That defense must extend to the laboratory. In Michigan's Compiled Laws, the fetal protection act is precise on punishing individuals who harm or kill a fetus -- or embryo! -- during an intentional assault.
"How can there be such a disconnect with what happens in an assault case and what occurs in a laboratory when a human life is destroyed? ...The person who destroys an embryo in a petri dish is held harmless and likely considered some sort of medical pioneer...
(Excerpt) Read more at catholic.org ...
Good for him for speaking out.
But is anyone listening while we go our merry way sacrificing babies to our cult of selfishness?
I shudder in fear at the Lord’s anger.
Let us have another round of “hurrah!!!” for vertebrate Bishops.
Amen, Brother!
...not simply encouraging adult stem cell research by word, but donating millions toward the research.
This was very well spoken, and I wish more in the Church would speak accordingly.
It’s good to see the Church showing leadership on this issue when today’s society gives Nobel Peace Prizes to those who champion IVF.
Heard on Teresa Tomeo this morning:
Just imagine what we could have accomplished if all the money thrown a IVF and embryonic stem cell research had actually been put to use on moral research like NaPro technology and adult stem cell research.
Thanks, tcg!
Ping for your list, Salvation?
Ooops. Forgot to type you in on the other post...
Why is this in “Breaking News?”
We love him here in Detroit.
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