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Apr 19th, 2009 by Robert C. Baker
Neurobiologist Dr. Maureen L. Condic’s April 16 “Does Research Really Need Human Embryos and Cloning?” in The Daily Beast is a must read. Here’s an excerpt:
Claim: Human embryonic stem-cell research involves only embryos that will be discarded by fertility clinics.
False. Human-embryo cloning is the endgame. HESC proponents are now advocating for tax funding of research of embryos created solely for the purpose of research—whether by cloning or fertilization.
HT: Bioethics.com.
The Reverend Robert C. Baker, B.B.A, M.Div., M.S., is an ordained pastor in The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod, and serves as an adjunct professor of philosophy at Lindenwood University's Belleville, IL campus. He is general editor of Natural Law: A Lutheran Reappraisal (CPH, 2011), author of "Natural Law, Human Sexuality, and Forde's 'Acid Test'" appearing in that volume, is the author of What Happened To Merry Christmas?, and has authored or edited numerous Bible studies and books.
