Theory Post: Religion Wins the Battle

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.