Stemm Cell Research

The issue of stem cell research spans many different realms of public health, ethical and moral issues, and the most promising front for all biological research. Stem cell research actually has many similarities with prion diseases. In both cases the majority of people in charge and controlling the purse strings do not fully understand the science behind the issues. They rely on extremely simplified facts and analogies from people they assume are experts on the subject. Often they are forced to take an extreme position on the issue for religious reasons. Most of the theologies than American politician subscribe to assert that life begins at the moment of conception. I must admit I agree with the author Sam Harris who believes there is not enough criticism of these types of viewpoints. It is considered taboo in our cultured to criticize a persons viewpoints due to religious belief whether or not it has any factual basis. The most common concern with stem cell research is the idea that a life (or the potential therefore) must be ended to acquire the stem cells. This would be the short range stakes in the issue, as well as the part that receives the most attention. I am not an expert theologian, however it seems to me that these ‘lifes’ or ‘potential’ is being weighed against the millions suffering and dying from possibly curable ailments. These people would have the long-term stakes in the issue, with the possibility of cures being developed.