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Clergy support embryonic stem cell research ballot proposal “Embryos are created in the hopes of bringing life and love into the world. Using embryos that would be destroyed otherwise to work for healing and renewed life for those with devastating diseases is I believe a continuation of those first impulses of life and love and an appropriate faith-filled response.” Reverend Karen Gale, East Lansing
“Jewish tradition teaches that preserving life and promoting health are among the most precious of values. These values have informed our affirmative commitment to medical science throughout the ages. Judaism has always encouraged scientific and medical advances. Jewish tradition requires that we use all available knowledge to heal the ill.” Rabbi Amy Bigman, East Lansing
The Michigan Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice endorses the ballot initiative to legalize embryonic stem cell research in Michigan. As people of faith, we have deep respect for human life. We believe, as do most authorities and commissions that have addressed the issue that human embryos have the potential of personhood and, as such, they deserve respect. However, excess embryos slated for destruction must not be placed above persons whose pain and suffering might be alleviated due to the knowledge gained from studying embryonic cells. Embryonic stem cell research can help us find treatments and cures that could improve the quality of life for millions in Michigan. Many believe that this pursues the biblical mandate to care for each other, to tend to the sick and heal those in need. MI RCRC endorses the stem cell ballot intiative (click to learn more) Tell Congress it's time to get REAL (click to learn more) To get more involved email us at mircrc@mircrc.org | ||
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