stem cell research
...) Recent medical breakthroughs in stem cell research. 4) The Position of the Roman Catholic Church a) The Church has no official position on this subject. While some aspects of stem cell research are just and beneficial in the eyes of the Church, others are frowned upon. The Church still questions their position on this issue. II) PART II: The “Pro” Argument 1) The transplantation of stem cells has the ability to save lives. a) Stem cells are very versatile and can be synthesized into many types of organs and tissue, allowing limitless possibilities for saving lives. 2) The research of stem cells can result in the discovery of cures for many life-threatening diseases. a) Converting stem cells into blood or heart tissue cells can result in a cure for diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and leukemia. III) PART III: The “Con” Argument 1) Stem cell transplants mean the destruction of living human embryos. a) Stem cell research is performed on aborted fetuses. b) Saving the life of one person often mean the destruction of 20 or more others. IV) PART IV: The Interview 1) Interview with Marianne Larkin a) Born in 1955, in Cincinnati; daughter of Robert and Thelma O’Brien. She attended Marion High School and Northern Kentucky University. She has perused many careers, and presently works as a secretary for Health South Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. b) Opinion of Thesis: Stem cell research is completely immoral because it means taking life from many to save the life of a few. c) Church position: She agrees with the church position that stem cell research is wrong because it takes lives to save others and that it promotes abortion. d) When do you think life begins? She believes life begins at the moment of conception; the baby is alive in the mother’s womb. e) Do you believe the government should fund stem cell research? No, if the government funded stem cell research it would be promoting abortion and...