Beginning in the mid twentieth century, embryonic stem cell research has gradually evolved into a paramount and controversial issue in American society. The practice includes the inherent destruction of human embryos for the harvest of stem cells that are used in medical science to treat patients and regenerate body tissues. This murder of innocent human life acts as the underlying spark for the controversial debate. Politicians and leaders have continuously argued over the issue for decades, each taking a different standpoint. Some regard embryos as simply a group of cells, and therefore the destruction of them is acceptable. They believe that the medical benefits of the research outweigh the genocide of embryos. However, other pro-life advocates
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Christians and other religious peoples across the world argue against embryonic stem cell research because of their views on conception. Believing that all life begins at the exact moment that a sperm fertilizes an egg, they regard embryos as distinct human beings and therefore only support adult stem cell research. Nancy Jones, an associate professor of pathology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, writes, “The fact that Jesus became a human being at the moment of conception reinforces that all human stages have inherent value” (qtd. in Clemmitt). Although they are at early developmental stages compared to other human life, they should still receive the respect and honor that adult human beings receive (George and Lee 66). There is no reason that embryos should be massacred in embryonic stem cell research, as they harness the ability to later develop into an adult human …show more content…
The killing of embryos is simply genocide, unnervingly similar to Hitler’s murder of the Jewish people during World War II (Dudley). Humanitarian and moral standards forbid this killing of innocent human life. For Christians and other religious peoples, teachings of the Bible provide clear evidence against the murder of embryos in embryonic stem cell research. Throughout the entire religious writing, there is no lesson that shows that God would approve of the death of embryos, or children, for the purpose of curing disease. God is always shown protecting children, not sacrificing them (“What is the Christian View”). Jesus said, “Let the children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven” in Matthew 19:14 (“What is the Christian View”). In Exodus 2:1-10, God protected baby Moses, even though it resulted in actions and harm against him. Furthermore, in 2 Samuel 12: 15-19, the son of Bathsheba and David died as punishment, not an innocent murder (“What is the Christian View”). God would have never approved of embryonic stem cell research; therefore, it should not be practiced in our
Christians and other religious peoples across the world argue against embryonic stem cell research because of their views on conception. Believing that all life begins at the exact moment that a sperm fertilizes an egg, they regard embryos as distinct human beings and therefore only support adult stem cell research. Nancy Jones, an associate professor of pathology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, writes, “The fact that Jesus became a human being at the moment of conception reinforces that all human stages have inherent value” (qtd. in Clemmitt). Although they are at early developmental stages compared to other human life, they should still receive the respect and honor that adult human beings receive (George and Lee 66). There is no reason that embryos should be massacred in embryonic stem cell research, as they harness the ability to later develop into an adult human …show more content…
The killing of embryos is simply genocide, unnervingly similar to Hitler’s murder of the Jewish people during World War II (Dudley). Humanitarian and moral standards forbid this killing of innocent human life. For Christians and other religious peoples, teachings of the Bible provide clear evidence against the murder of embryos in embryonic stem cell research. Throughout the entire religious writing, there is no lesson that shows that God would approve of the death of embryos, or children, for the purpose of curing disease. God is always shown protecting children, not sacrificing them (“What is the Christian View”). Jesus said, “Let the children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven” in Matthew 19:14 (“What is the Christian View”). In Exodus 2:1-10, God protected baby Moses, even though it resulted in actions and harm against him. Furthermore, in 2 Samuel 12: 15-19, the son of Bathsheba and David died as punishment, not an innocent murder (“What is the Christian View”). God would have never approved of embryonic stem cell research; therefore, it should not be practiced in our