There is one clear reason why after several years, there are still two sides of the argument pertaining to the advancement in embryonic stem cell research: One side approves due to many benefits of scientific experimentation while the other side opposes based on cultural predispositions, especially religion. Although embryonic stem cell research will bring about benefits to the world such as cures to various diseases, it seems to me that the advancement in this scientific experimentation is impossible due to religious beliefs holding studies back. People have already made it clear that they believe embryonic stem cell research is "Playing God." Polls show that nearly half of the people who oppose embryonic stem cell research claim this scientific experimentation goes against their religion. I predict that our government will favor the "religious" opinion on stem cell research even though statistics show more people are in favor of scientific studies. Religion is more likely to be respected due to politicians taking it in to consideration that the advancement in stem cell research will disrespect people's beliefs.
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After reading this blog on stem cell research and the attached links, I agree that religion does win the battle. Although the majority of Americans deem stem cell research "morally ok" government seems to impede funding for research in the field due to opposition on religious grounds. Perhaps opposition is due to personal beliefs of the politicians or they just don't think Americans would approve of the more radical research and don't wish to support it for fear of losing support. However, the polls and statistics show that the latter is not true. But, despite the predominance of support in favor of stem cell research among the American people, it seems to be held back, as it says in the blog, by religion. I agree with the argument in the blog and think that it is effectively argued, acknowledging both sides of the debate.
While there are many people who would oppose stem cell research because of their religious beliefs, I believe that the benefits of SCR are too great to be ignored forever. Granted, many politicians are afraid to oppose the values of religion in fear of losing their office, as time goes on religion will become less of a factor. In past generations education has not been as important as it is now or will be in the future. If this is the case then people would theoretically want to become more educated and want their children to be more educated. Over time this trend should lead to and overall increase in the education levels in the United States. Another general trend is this: as a person becomes more educated they become more liberal and open minded. I predict that while SCR may be at a halt for now, it will advance much more as new generations come into being and as education continues to be a more important part of our lives. Not to mention the unknown benefits of SCR that will eventually be demanded by the continual advancement of medical technology.
This response is for anonymous:
I totally agree with you when you say that funding can be minimized due to personal beliefs of the politicians. I feel that regardless if more people are for stem cell research, religious views will be "respected". I appreciate you saying that I acknowledge both sides of the debate and my theory post is effectively argued. I try not to be biased because I only want to take a stand on what I believe is right and the most beneficial to the world.
This response is for neal:
I agree with you when you say that the benefits can't be ignored forever, and I also understand your logic/reasoning of stem cell research becoming more accepted, however I still believe religion will control the degree of which stem cell research is used. Of course overall and individual education trends increasing would have something to do with stem cell research becoming more accepted, but I believe religion will still have more of an impact on people making decisions regarding stem cell research.
I really do want stem cell research to advance. People need to start realizing that lives can be saved with this type of experimentation. The world as we know it would truly become a better place as more resources will be found and more problems will be solved.
I appreciate your input and I'm looking forward to future comments from you.
I agree completely with what you said in your theory post. Although there are many supporters of stem cell research and there is much proven benefit to stem cell research, the religious aspect of the issue will never be overtaken by the scientific benefits. One thing about religion is that very few people sway in their decisions on what is morally right and wrong. I myself do understand the spectacular benefits of embryonic stem cell research. I don't think that anyone could deny these benefits. But my religious views and beliefs make it very difficult, if not impossible, for me to be swayed in the thinking that this field of research is not morally wrong.
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