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AGENDA

AGENDA. Key Issues The Slippery Slope Why biotechnology? Ethical problems. TWO KEY POINTS. IVF ( In Vitro Fertilization ) is the ultimate problem Adult stem cells are the ultimate solution. The Slippery Slope. Abortion In Vitro Fertilization Partial Birth

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AGENDA

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  1. AGENDA • Key Issues • The Slippery Slope • Why biotechnology? • Ethical problems

  2. TWO KEY POINTS • IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) is the ultimate problem • Adult stem cells are the ultimate solution

  3. The Slippery Slope Abortion In Vitro Fertilization Partial Birth Stem cells Infanticide Cloning Handicapped Genetic Humans Euthanasia

  4. Why Biotechnology? • Greater threat to humanity than abortion • Growing disrespect for life • Stealthy evils mingled with real benefits • Granting of King Midas-like wishes • Manufacturing of humans • Factories, Specs, QC, Buying/selling • Not Science Fiction • 100,000/year, rapid growth • Brave New World

  5. Alternative Methods ofMaking Human Beings

  6. CELL DIFFERENTIATION(STEM CELLS)

  7. Help for infertile couples “ “ Spare embryos for stem cell research Elimination of genetic diseases Planned families Hope for patients Problems found ---25 years later Purchased sperm, eggs, rented womb Killing of human embryos Abortion of defective embryos Sex selection Exaggerated promises Benefits and Problems withExisting BiotechnologyBenefits Problems

  8. Many cures from stem cell research Perfect humans Replacement children Fetal spare parts “Wanted” humans Convenient babies Depends on source of stem cells Dehumanized procreation Cloned “humans” Growth beyond the embryo stage Designed humans “In stock” babies Benefits and Problems withFuture BiotechnologyBenefits Problems

  9. Ethical Advantages withAdult Stem Cells • Adult stem cells available in • Blood, bone marrow, fat, brain, etc. • Umbilical cord blood • Minimal impact on donor • Close fit to patient • Compatible DNA, blood type • Differentiated toward problem • Cures already in use

  10. CONCLUSIONS • Human life begins at conception • Killing/ Experimenting on humans is immoral • Test tube humans are uniquely vulnerable • IVF is the ultimate source of problems in this biotech area • IVF, stem cell research, and cloning are the same process • Adult stem cells are better than embryonic stem cells

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