The primary concern that stem cell research poses is that many opponents find the destruction of the embryonic cells, in order to gain stem cells for research, is wrong. They typically compare the destruction of the embryos to abortion and this, however begins to include multiple religious groups who are pro-life. Many who argue against stem cell research, view that embryos are the beginning of life and by killing the embryos for their stem cells, researchers are de-valuing human life. To them this is morally wrong for the fact that the embryos should be viewed as any other living human being.
However, proponents of stem cell research look at the stem cells as not being embryos because they are not implanted into the womb. This correlates
However, proponents of stem cell research look at the stem cells as not being embryos because they are not implanted into the womb. This correlates