What is the view point of the Catholic Church on this scientific technology?
The Catholic Church believes that stem cell research should not take place. It says this in the Bible and the Catechism. The Catechism teaches that Experimentation on human beings is not morally legitimate if it exposes the subject’s life or physical and psychological integrity to disproportionate or avoidable risks. Experimentation on human beings does not conform to the dignity of the person if it takes place without the informed consent of the subject or those who legitimately speak for him (no. 2295). This means that taking tests on a human being without their consent is not right, that is not how God taught the Catholics to live by the great commandment of love …show more content…
There is no other commandment greater than these.” These commandments teach us that no matter who the person is, no matter what they have done, they should be loved and treated with the same amount of respect you would want for yourself. This same rule applies very well to what the Catholic church believes about stem cell research, it should not be done without the person’s consent. “Love One Another” is one way to explain the great commandment, everyone is meant to be loved and respected.
What are stem cells?
Stem cells are known as unspecialised cells that are able to change into any one of over 200 different types of cells in the human body. These cells can also split and make accurate copies of themselves. Scientists have been studying ways to use stem cells to help people whose cells do not work as they should. Such as the cells in the heart muscle and nerves cannot be repaired or replaced when they are damaged. By using stem cells, it could be possible to mend the heart muscle in a human who has experienced a heart attack.
Why are stem cells different to other body …show more content…
Stem cell research into Heart Disease is beginning to show some good results. The goal for scientists is to eventually replace all of the damaged heart tissue with healthy cells. The causes of heart disease vary by type of heart disease. Abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) can be caused by drug use, smoking, diabetes, excessive use of alcohol or caffeine, stress and high blood pressure. Noticeable symptoms of arrhythmias include a fluttering in your chest, a racing heartbeat, a slow heartbeat, chest pain, shortness of breath, feeling lightheaded or dizzy, sweating and fainting. Medicines can bring down the speed of a heart that is beating too fast. A pacemaker is a small device that's placed under the skin of your chest or abdomen to help control unusual heart rhythms. Surgery is an option for treatment if surgery is already being done for another reason. Vagal manoeuvres is one other type of treatment for
The Catholic Church believes that stem cell research should not take place. It says this in the Bible and the Catechism. The Catechism teaches that Experimentation on human beings is not morally legitimate if it exposes the subject’s life or physical and psychological integrity to disproportionate or avoidable risks. Experimentation on human beings does not conform to the dignity of the person if it takes place without the informed consent of the subject or those who legitimately speak for him (no. 2295). This means that taking tests on a human being without their consent is not right, that is not how God taught the Catholics to live by the great commandment of love …show more content…
There is no other commandment greater than these.” These commandments teach us that no matter who the person is, no matter what they have done, they should be loved and treated with the same amount of respect you would want for yourself. This same rule applies very well to what the Catholic church believes about stem cell research, it should not be done without the person’s consent. “Love One Another” is one way to explain the great commandment, everyone is meant to be loved and respected.
What are stem cells?
Stem cells are known as unspecialised cells that are able to change into any one of over 200 different types of cells in the human body. These cells can also split and make accurate copies of themselves. Scientists have been studying ways to use stem cells to help people whose cells do not work as they should. Such as the cells in the heart muscle and nerves cannot be repaired or replaced when they are damaged. By using stem cells, it could be possible to mend the heart muscle in a human who has experienced a heart attack.
Why are stem cells different to other body …show more content…
Stem cell research into Heart Disease is beginning to show some good results. The goal for scientists is to eventually replace all of the damaged heart tissue with healthy cells. The causes of heart disease vary by type of heart disease. Abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) can be caused by drug use, smoking, diabetes, excessive use of alcohol or caffeine, stress and high blood pressure. Noticeable symptoms of arrhythmias include a fluttering in your chest, a racing heartbeat, a slow heartbeat, chest pain, shortness of breath, feeling lightheaded or dizzy, sweating and fainting. Medicines can bring down the speed of a heart that is beating too fast. A pacemaker is a small device that's placed under the skin of your chest or abdomen to help control unusual heart rhythms. Surgery is an option for treatment if surgery is already being done for another reason. Vagal manoeuvres is one other type of treatment for