1. Do you support stem cell research?
2. Do you think the government should fund stem cell research?
3. Do you have a family member with an incurable disease?
4. Would you like to have cures for many diseases people suffer from (even if it’s not personal)?
5. Do your views change with new information from the media?
The responses I received were various. Many people agreed that they support stem cell research. Almost everyone said yes to their views change due to what the media has to say. This information helped me organize my essay towards people who don’t support it and why I believe they should. This questionnaire is going to help me complete my research paper.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Blog #18: Portfolio 3 1102
The research paper I am working on is harder than expected. I have been doing lots of research and find the same information. I also am trying to find more information to use to write more paragraphs. It is harder than it sounds. I thought I was finished besides the conclusion, but I was nowhere near the minimum word count. I am still looking for more sources and information I could use, but I also am taking suggestions. I am hoping for a good grade for this paper.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Blog #17: Interview 1102
1. What is the view of stem cell research in the church?
1. This is the official view "In 2004, the church’s governing body, the General Convention, declared itself in favor of stem cell research as long as the embryos used would have been destroyed otherwise, the embryos were not created solely for research purposes and the embryos were not bought or sold" The Archives of the Episcopal Church, The Acts of Convention 1976-2006, “Support Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research“
2. Why is their view positive or negative?
2. My understanding is that this is a positive view because, and with the provision that the stem cells in question would be destroyed otherwise, that it is of such benefit, that we would be negligent not to be engaged in such research.
3. In my research, citizens of the church say it's immoral to study or perform stem cell research, why do they believe this?
3. I think many conservative Christians have very rigid opinions on sexuality, abortion, right to life issues, human dignity, and scientific inquiry in general. I think the rigid viewpoint on many of these issues mentioned often times confuse meaningful conversation about scientific inquiry, and the role of scientific inquiry when it has to do with human biology, particularly stem cells that come from embryos. I believe they would consider the destruction of an embryo as tantamount to abortion. On the other hand more open minded and liberal traditions with in the church are more willing to engage in some dialogue, and entertain some flexibility about scientific inquiry in light of particular contexts--in this case the value of stem cell research using already unused and soon to be discarded embryonic material.
4. Is there anything scientists could do to change their mind?
4. I think the more the scientific community can engage people in the clear articulation of the facts (what the research is intended for, and where the stem cells come from) the more convincing they will be. I also think the religious community bears a burden to be in dialogue with the scientific community in order to highlight the moral issues surrounding debilitating diseases and injuries that could be alleviated through stem cell research.
1. This is the official view "In 2004, the church’s governing body, the General Convention, declared itself in favor of stem cell research as long as the embryos used would have been destroyed otherwise, the embryos were not created solely for research purposes and the embryos were not bought or sold" The Archives of the Episcopal Church, The Acts of Convention 1976-2006, “Support Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research“
2. Why is their view positive or negative?
2. My understanding is that this is a positive view because, and with the provision that the stem cells in question would be destroyed otherwise, that it is of such benefit, that we would be negligent not to be engaged in such research.
3. In my research, citizens of the church say it's immoral to study or perform stem cell research, why do they believe this?
3. I think many conservative Christians have very rigid opinions on sexuality, abortion, right to life issues, human dignity, and scientific inquiry in general. I think the rigid viewpoint on many of these issues mentioned often times confuse meaningful conversation about scientific inquiry, and the role of scientific inquiry when it has to do with human biology, particularly stem cells that come from embryos. I believe they would consider the destruction of an embryo as tantamount to abortion. On the other hand more open minded and liberal traditions with in the church are more willing to engage in some dialogue, and entertain some flexibility about scientific inquiry in light of particular contexts--in this case the value of stem cell research using already unused and soon to be discarded embryonic material.
4. Is there anything scientists could do to change their mind?
4. I think the more the scientific community can engage people in the clear articulation of the facts (what the research is intended for, and where the stem cells come from) the more convincing they will be. I also think the religious community bears a burden to be in dialogue with the scientific community in order to highlight the moral issues surrounding debilitating diseases and injuries that could be alleviated through stem cell research.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Blog#16: Annotated Bibliography
Newton, David. Stem Cell Research. New York: Facts on File, Inc., 2007. Print.
This book has an overview of my topic. It was recently published, and has a timeline of how important events have happened and how they help or benefit the people. This book also explains how different cells could be used. This book explains the introduction of stem cell research, the different views, and how the law affects the stem cell research.
Park, Alice. “Stem-Cell Research: The Quest Resumes.” Time 29 January 2009: 1-3. Print.
This article explains the story of a boy that has Type 1 Diabetes like me so I understand his situation. It explains how stem cell research could help this boy. It can possibly cure diabetes any many other diseases. It tells his story, and it comes close to my personal experience.
Hochedlinger, Konard. “Nuclear Transportation, Embryonic Stem Cells and the Potential for Cell Therapy.” The New England Journal of Medicine (2003): 1-8. Print.
This journal explains how the stem cell research begins and how it can help. It explains the main argument about research. The main argument is about cloning. People believe, if the scientists can cure diseases, they will start cloning people and it could be horrible.
“General Facts about Embryonic Stem Cell Research.” Embryonicstemcellresearch.org. 07 December 2010. Web. 31 March 2011.
This web link explains how the embryonic stem cells can benefit people. It also explains how it can harm people. It also has the most recent experiments of stem cell research. It also gives all of the facts of stem cell research. It also explains the ongoing debate about the research.
This book has an overview of my topic. It was recently published, and has a timeline of how important events have happened and how they help or benefit the people. This book also explains how different cells could be used. This book explains the introduction of stem cell research, the different views, and how the law affects the stem cell research.
Park, Alice. “Stem-Cell Research: The Quest Resumes.” Time 29 January 2009: 1-3. Print.
This article explains the story of a boy that has Type 1 Diabetes like me so I understand his situation. It explains how stem cell research could help this boy. It can possibly cure diabetes any many other diseases. It tells his story, and it comes close to my personal experience.
Hochedlinger, Konard. “Nuclear Transportation, Embryonic Stem Cells and the Potential for Cell Therapy.” The New England Journal of Medicine (2003): 1-8. Print.
This journal explains how the stem cell research begins and how it can help. It explains the main argument about research. The main argument is about cloning. People believe, if the scientists can cure diseases, they will start cloning people and it could be horrible.
“General Facts about Embryonic Stem Cell Research.” Embryonicstemcellresearch.org. 07 December 2010. Web. 31 March 2011.
This web link explains how the embryonic stem cells can benefit people. It also explains how it can harm people. It also has the most recent experiments of stem cell research. It also gives all of the facts of stem cell research. It also explains the ongoing debate about the research.
Blog#15: Open Ended Process
In my research the most interesting thing I found was the debate about cloning. I’m against cloning, so that is one thing that I’m going to have to find out how to support it to keep my side of my topic. I haven’t found any support yet. Cloning is not ethical in my mind. The only way I can support cloning is by saying scientists can use the clones to cure diseases, and test the research on the clones.
Blog# 14: Argument Chart
My Thesis: I believe that the government should fund stem cell research to help save people’s lives and save them from fatal diseases.
Opponent Thesis: Stem cell research shouldn’t be funded because it is unethical.
For Stem Cell Research:
Stem cell research can help save people’s lives by curing diseases.
Stem cell research can help people get out of wheelchairs.
Stem cell research can end hereditary diseases or hereditary habits.
Stem cell research needs embryonic stem cells to test the cells.
Stem cell research could help make jobs for scientists.
Stem cell research uses rats to test the stem cells, because they reproduce quickly.
Stem cell research should be funded to help everybody.
People can live longer and healthier lives.
Against Stem Cell Research:
God takes people when he is ready, and he decides when he thinks it’s time.
God put them in a wheelchair for a reason.
Parents want their children to be like them.
It is unethical to take cells from and unborn baby, and kill them.
Other jobs are available and they don’t have to do research.
It is not right to test on animals it is not ethical.
The citizens of the church are against the research, it’s unethical.
The world is too over populated as it is.
Opponent Thesis: Stem cell research shouldn’t be funded because it is unethical.
For Stem Cell Research:
Stem cell research can help save people’s lives by curing diseases.
Stem cell research can help people get out of wheelchairs.
Stem cell research can end hereditary diseases or hereditary habits.
Stem cell research needs embryonic stem cells to test the cells.
Stem cell research could help make jobs for scientists.
Stem cell research uses rats to test the stem cells, because they reproduce quickly.
Stem cell research should be funded to help everybody.
People can live longer and healthier lives.
Against Stem Cell Research:
God takes people when he is ready, and he decides when he thinks it’s time.
God put them in a wheelchair for a reason.
Parents want their children to be like them.
It is unethical to take cells from and unborn baby, and kill them.
Other jobs are available and they don’t have to do research.
It is not right to test on animals it is not ethical.
The citizens of the church are against the research, it’s unethical.
The world is too over populated as it is.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Blog#13: Social Science Questions
The Social Scientist questions I would like to explore are:
1) Has stem cell research benefited people?
2) Are protesters aware of how stem cell research can help people?
3) Is the government doing the right thing by funding stem cell research?
4) Is our current situation with stem cell research helping develop cures for diseases?
5) Are embryonic stem cells the only cells to be able to be tested?
6) Are the scientists who do stem cell research getting negative attention?
7) Has stem cell research promised goals that are unable to achieve?
8) Is stem cell research harmful to any person in anyway?
9) Has stem cell research had any improvements in recent years?
10) Should stem cell research be closely monitored?
1) Has stem cell research benefited people?
2) Are protesters aware of how stem cell research can help people?
3) Is the government doing the right thing by funding stem cell research?
4) Is our current situation with stem cell research helping develop cures for diseases?
5) Are embryonic stem cells the only cells to be able to be tested?
6) Are the scientists who do stem cell research getting negative attention?
7) Has stem cell research promised goals that are unable to achieve?
8) Is stem cell research harmful to any person in anyway?
9) Has stem cell research had any improvements in recent years?
10) Should stem cell research be closely monitored?
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