In his column last week, Archbishop John Nienstedt encouraged Catholic Spirit readers to contact their legislators in opposition of SF100, which would allow tax-funded embryonic stem cell research in Minnesota. He addresses the issue more thoroughly in his column this week.
Not only is embryonic stem cell research unethical, he said, it pushes researchers down a slippery slope, with human cloning at the the bottom of the hill. Both are huge violations of the dignity of the human person.
He also points to the medical advances made with other pluripotent cells (think "cells that can morph into any kind of cell") and from adult stem cells.
"Doesn't it make sense for our government to fund this kind of research, rather than using your tax dollars and mind to continue the slaughter of innocent human life?" he asked.
S.F. 100 has had its second reading on the House floor. After its third reading, legislators will vote.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
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