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Posted on: October 27, 2016 at 13:09:00 CT
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https://cbhd.org/stem-cell-research/overview

In November of 1998, scientists reported that they had successfully isolated and cultured human embryonic stem cells—a feat which had eluded researchers for almost two decades. This announcement kicked off an intense and unrelenting debate between those who approve of embryonic stem cell research and those who are opposed to it. Some of the most prominent advocates of the research are scientists and patients who believe that embryonic stem cell research will lead to the development of treatments and cures for some of humanity’s most pernicious afflictions (such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, heart disease, and diabetes). Among the most vocal opponents of the research are those who share the desire to heal, but who object to the pursuit of healing via unethical means. CBHD’s view is that because human embryonic stem cell research necessitates the destruction of human embryos, such research is unethical—regardless of its alleged benefits. Ethical alternatives for achieving those benefits should be actively pursued, and have demonstrated a number of promising preclinical and clincial results without the ethical concers present with embryonic stem cells.

1. What are human embryonic stem cells and how are they obtained?
Human embryonic stem cells are the cells from which all 200+ kinds of tissue in the human body originate. Typically, they are derived from human embryos—often those from fertility clinics who are left over from assisted reproduction attempts (e.g., in vitro fertilization). When stem cells are obtained from living human embryos, the harvesting of such cells necessitates destruction of the embryos.
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Another reason to vote against amendment 3 in Missouri - MrBlueSky MU - 10/27 12:15:23
     Second hand smoke is bad for kids. Fact. Please send me - Sarazen MU - 10/27 13:07:40
          no kidding - like we need to study that? (nm) - 90Tiger MU - 10/27 13:08:28
               Probably a chance to launder money to D donors or - hokie VT - 10/27 14:00:46
     Scientists should not be doing research that requires the - JeffB MU - 10/27 12:45:13
          you have trouble with cause and effect reasoning. (nm) - 90Tiger MU - 10/27 12:50:41
               In what way. Do you disagree that fetal stem cell research - JeffB MU - 10/27 12:53:30
                    You just changed your statement from "requires the KILLING - 90Tiger MU - 10/27 13:01:43
                         'the harvesting of such cells necessitates destruction of th - JeffB MU - 10/27 13:09:00
                              Jeff - 90Tiger MU - 10/27 13:24:56
                                   An embryo is incontrovertibly a human being. That is just a - JeffB MU - 10/27 14:18:02
                                        can you please address this? - 90Tiger MU - 10/27 15:06:21
                                             I did. My question to you: Do you think that human beings - JeffB MU - 10/27 18:07:17
                                        Jeff, I don't care what people do with an embryo they - 90Tiger MU - 10/27 14:42:10
                                             'an embryo they create of their bodies'? - JeffB MU - 10/27 17:39:02
                    RE: In what way. Do you disagree that fetal stem cell research - MrBlueSky MU - 10/27 13:00:06
                         So does that mean that you think that the children - JeffB MU - 10/27 13:04:24
                              Well, yes, I do. - DC Jayhawk KU - 10/27 14:27:15
                                   Do you think that a couple has a right to kill a child - JeffB MU - 10/27 14:32:20
                                        I don't know why you continue to pursue the - DC Jayhawk KU - 10/27 14:35:34
                                             Embryos, zygotes, toddlers and the elderly are human beings. - JeffB MU - 10/27 17:34:03
                                             yar (nm) - 90Tiger MU - 10/27 15:04:44
                              children or fetuses? (nm) - 90Tiger MU - 10/27 13:04:49
                                   Human fetuses are human beings. - JeffB MU - 10/27 13:13:27
                                        But they aren't "equal", correct, they are different as - 90Tiger MU - 10/27 13:27:57
                                             You are different now than when you were younger, and differ - JeffB MU - 10/27 14:29:58
                                                  you're repeating yourself and again, I don't care what - 90Tiger MU - 10/27 15:03:58
                                                       Do you care if they kill that child when he or she is one or - JeffB MU - 10/27 17:45:22
                         Um, can invitro fertilization develop into a child? I - hokie VT - 10/27 13:02:54
                              yes, once implanted into the uterus(nm) - cnk ATL - 10/27 13:16:33
                                   When you say the uterus, do you mean THE UTERUS? nm - hokie VT - 10/27 13:19:01
                                        yes - cnk ATL - 10/27 13:20:17
                                             Pssst, The Uterus is my pet name for fat hillary. nm - hokie VT - 10/27 13:28:26
                                                  Opps...(nm) - cnk ATL - 10/27 13:34:31
                              if a fetus = a child, why the need to "develop into"? isn't - 90Tiger MU - 10/27 13:05:56
                                   As i understand it, a fetus is an unborn child. That is - hokie VT - 10/27 13:11:58
                                        I did, clearly. I don't advocate for it and I wouldn't do i - 90Tiger MU - 10/27 13:29:31
     Mr blew guys, do you think it's ok to create life - hokie VT - 10/27 12:34:07
          That's not all that can be done with stem cells - MrBlueSky MU - 10/27 12:37:12
               Fetal stem cell research requires the death of innocent huma - JeffB MU - 10/27 12:47:36
                    Hold it Jeff, with that attitude you'll be telling us that - hokie VT - 10/27 12:51:19
                         The irony and tragedy of it is that fetal stem cell research - JeffB MU - 10/27 13:01:49
                              It cheapens life. We have seen it in the "clinic" of - hokie VT - 10/27 13:05:09
                                   I thought life is "priceless" - how can it be cheapened? - 90Tiger MU - 10/27 13:08:00
                                        So do you disagree that the life of a human being is pricele - JeffB MU - 10/27 13:16:15
                                             I don't think human lives have more intrinsic value than - 90Tiger MU - 10/27 13:36:27
                                                  The biological processes are the same. I have at least a - JeffB MU - 10/27 17:51:56
                                                  what a fraud you are. - mizzou alum 93 MU - 10/27 13:37:52
                                        speak for yourself. - mizzou alum 93 MU - 10/27 13:08:47
                              RE: The irony and tragedy of it is that fetal stem cell research - 90Tiger MU - 10/27 13:02:28
               Mr blew guys your last sentence wounded me - hokie VT - 10/27 12:43:15
                    If Mr. X and Mrs Y wish to donate their sex cells for - 90Tiger MU - 10/27 13:04:25
                         Wow. What if the couple decides to donate their one month - hokie VT - 10/27 13:17:59
                              nice gigantic leap there, hokie. you went from an - 90Tiger MU - 10/27 14:04:23
                                   First: - hokie VT - 10/27 14:20:39
                                        why would i not distinguish between those things? - 90Tiger MU - 10/27 14:44:08
                                             Are you a druid? If you don't think you're superior to - hokie VT - 10/27 14:52:03
                                                  I think you're struggling mightily with "feeling - 90Tiger MU - 10/27 15:01:17
                                                       Because we live in skyscrapers and go to fine - hokie VT - 10/27 15:15:16
                                                            Some humans live in skyscrapers and others in huts -so - 90Tiger MU - 10/27 15:49:51
                                                       and i think you cannot be a believer in natural rights - mizzou alum 93 MU - 10/27 15:03:05




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