Stem cell research has become quite the hot topic these days, eh? I have done some research myself just so I can see what all the talk is about. I've learned that there are two different types of stem cells that are used in research and various treatments: stem cells derived from embryos, and stem cells derived from living people. Now, the stem cells collected from the embryos are more useful because they can adapt to become whatever cell is needed, unlike the adult stem cells which can only be the type of cell from the area harvested. Although the embryonic cells are more useful, they do have a bad side. Taking the cells from the embryo results in its destruction.
The purpose of all this backdrop is so you, my devoted blog reader, can understand why I feel such confusion when it comes to this topic! I am a hardcore Christian, and I am not afraid to admit it. But, my church is quite against the use of stem cells. I can't help but feel kind of torn between my religious beliefs and my philosophic ones. I know that these stem cells have so much potential for the betterment of mankind. I cannot just turn a blind eye on this fact! I just imagine this knowledge advancing more and more over the years to come. Should the advancement of medicine be hindered just because of religion's views on it? Now, I know it's wrong, but like previously stated, I am torn.
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