Leah Said:

What is the conservative and liberal democrate view on stem cell research?

We Answered:

With the current debate raging about stem cell research, as Christians we would do well to education ourselves on the topic and its ramifications. To cure disease and alleviate suffering are noble pursuits, and the Bible clearly supports the battle against physical ills. A major feature of Jesus’ ministry was His healing (Matthew 4:23-24), and one of the New Testament writers, Luke, was a physician (Colossians 4:14). Stem cell research has shown great promise in the fairly new field of regenerative medicine, and many groups are actively pursuing new ways of harvesting stem cells and testing the cells’ plasticity—the ability to form a wide variety of mature cell types.

The most important question concerning stem cell research is not “Is it legal?” or “Is it cost-efficient?” but “Is it right?” The true issue is what is God’s will? Before we can answer the ethical/moral question, we must distinguish between the two types of stem cells: adult stem cells and embryonic stem cells.

Research on adult stem cells has been going on for decades and has proven that there are therapeutic effects in treating cancer, autoimmune diseases, leukemia, and heart disease. Adult stem cells are obtained from living bone marrow, blood, brain tissue, skin, and body fat. Other sources rich in adult stem cells are umbilical-cord blood and the placenta.

Embryonic stem cells, as their name suggests, are derived from human embryos. In order to harvest embryonic stem cells, an embryo must be destroyed. Central to the debate, then, is our view of the human embryo. The biblical teaching is that human existence begins at conception (Psalm 139:13-16; Jeremiah 1:4-5). The international consensus of embryologists agrees with Scripture in that life begins at fertilization. At the moment of conception, the embryo is 100 percent human, with all 46 human chromosomes and a fully functioning, unique genetic code. Size and location do not determine humanity.

Because research on embryonic stem cells requires the destruction of a living human being, it is against God’s will. No amount of promised “benefit” to society or to medical knowledge can justify the killing of a human for spare parts. The end does not justify the means. It is never ethical—in fact, it is morally reprehensible—to mark people for death in order to conduct utilitarian experiments on their body parts.

In contrast, research on adult stem cells does not require the loss of life. Adult stem cells have versatility and a proven track record, and they lack the moral difficulties of embryonic stem cells. Therefore, we believe that research on adult stem cells is a legitimate field of study, well within the will of God.


The Stem Cell Debate
By: Ted Peters
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Theresa Said:

What do liberals have against Wal Mart anyway?

We Answered:

They dont like the business model they percieve it to be. Poor mom and pop being driven out of main street by walmarts prices. Anti-unionism (which is enough in their book). Businesses told to go over to China and drop prices or they will drop them from shelves.

This business model doesnt fit their template. Their idea of a dream business is to first rape and pillage it with unions until it is no longer profitable. THEN they move over the china. In which non-union minded libs dont have a problem with jobs going to china or they wouldnt tax and regulate them to death.

Their only regret is that union leaders and the democrat party is getting a prime cut of the action. If walmart unionized tomm and floor people were making $30/hr like GM and on the road to bankruptcy, they would be happy as clams.

Naomi Said:

Liberals, what is not attractive about Canada for you? Read below?

We Answered:

Nothing. I personally like Canadians and they are not war mongers or totally owned by the rich.

June Said:

Do liberals hate Sarah Palin because she is such a successful person?

We Answered:

Of course they hate her for being successful. in fact, they can't stand her for that. she is capable of logical thought, and the libs are still unable to get passed the fact that she destroyed joey b. in their debate (notice how they never mention it.) she fixed Alaska in two years, so just imagine what she would do for our nation in 4 years. as far as i'm concerned...all their talking is doing nothing but giving her more and more screen time.

Terrance Said:

Liberals love to hate Neocons but do they know what one is?

We Answered:

Most liberals have no idea what it means. they just hurl it as a thoughtless insult in response to factual pointed questions that challenge their immature ideas.

Alicia Said:

As time goes on, do you think God is becoming more "Liberal"?

We Answered:

No, I don't believe God becomes more liberal because the Bible says that God does not change (Hebrews 13:8). We may change, and the times may change, but God does not.