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Originally Posted by Maple Leaf
While sympathizing with your view, I do have some serious reservations with the use of stem cells from aborted babies for scientific or therapeutic purposes.
You say, quite logically, "But I would, with the science background, rather use the cells for good instead of just discarding them. Not only is it a disregard for human life but a complete waste not once, but twice." I would counter with the assertion that turning the tiny corpses of these slaughtered babies into a supply line for laboratories continues the disregard for human life that was begun in the abortionist's clinic. I have difficulty seeing research as the redemption of a tragic death, and am more inclined to see it as a second indignity upon a human body.
In what way is using the stem cells from aborted babies different than using the bodies of the victims of history's genocides for scientific research? I don't think that we would endorse the use of the Holocaust's victims for scientific research. Why would aborted babies be afforded less respect?
Perhaps it is impossible to discuss the ethics of stem cell research using the bodies of aborted babies apart from the discussion of the nature of abortion. The point of contention between the secular perspective and the spiritual perspective is centered on the description of the aborted fetus. If the aborted fetus is a collection of cells with the potential of becoming a human being, then our ethical perspective will be much different than if we view the aborted fetus as a human being.
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Very thought provoking subject ,I feel the same way as you ML on this subject.