There has been a lot of talk lately about stem cell research and the benefits it will produce. I for one am strictly against this research. Being a Chirstian I believe that the Lord has a plan for our lives. I don't think the Lord has a plan to cure death and lead to eternal life on Earth. This is why God created heaven, a place for us to reside eternally. We all must die and each death is in God's plan for us. If this new stem cell research leads to cures for many things than we will have people living to be 150 and overpopulation in the world. There is a reason for death and we should not fear it. There is alternative stem cell research that does not kill human cells, this I am fully aware of but it is the results of research that could lead to things that God doesn't plan for us to toy with.
2007-03-17 04:26:07 · 7 answers · asked by doug F 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Obviously you have a right to your own opinion and and the debate on significant increases in human life span is very important to have now, before the technology exists and cannot be controlled.
I notice, however, that you said "each death is in God's plan for us." By the same logic, how can you say the methods used to extract stem cells aren't part of God's plan?
I would also like to point out that all the embryo's used for stem cell research, would be destroyed anyway. There is 0 chance they would ever grow into a full fledged human.
As far as using stem cell research to increase life span, this will hopefully be a side effect of certain parts of it and eventually a main research focus for some, but the priority with stem cells now is curing diseases that greatly reduce peoples quality of life that they go through for decades. If we could cure diseases like Parkinsons and alzheimers we'd be giving hundreds of thousands of people an infinitely better life. With some of these diseases people develop/contract them while they're still very young, and can have to live with them for a long time. That's the focus of stem cell research, to give these people the chance at a normal life.
2007-03-17 04:37:01 · answer #1 · answered by Will 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you'd like a personal faith based answer. Because we were designed originally to be free from death, we in our fallen state find death unnatural as a result. Not being able to witness the after-life with our senses, we have trouble taking solace from promises of a better place and as this forum demonstrates, there are those who do not hold with the concept of an option after this life. Therfore some can find death something to be avoided at all costs. On the other side of that is those who do believe in the hereafter and are trepidatious about their rewards (or punishment). It is the to be or not to be arguement.
2007-03-17 04:34:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We can live forever. Everlasting Life on a Paradise Earth:
The Bible book of Revelation presents the beautiful scene of an innumerable crowd of people who are granted everlasting life on a paradise earth. Along with them are those who died but who are resurrected and restored to youthful health and vigor. (Revelation 7:9; 20:12, 13; 21:3, 4) They are led to “a river of water of life, clear as crystal, flowing out from the throne of God.” Along its banks are “trees of life . . . , and the leaves of the trees were for the curing of the nations.” Jehovah God’s gracious invitation is: “Let anyone thirsting come; let anyone that wishes take life’s water free.”—Revelation 22:1, 2, 17.
God’s purpose to give eternal life on earth to obedient mankind has not changed. That purpose will be fulfilled, for Jehovah is loyal. Psalm 37:29 states: “The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it.” This promise moves us, along with those of mankind who are granted heavenly immortality, to declare: “Great and wonderful are your works, Jehovah God, the Almighty. Righteous and true are your ways, King of eternity. Who will not really fear you, Jehovah, and glorify your name, because you alone are loyal?”—Revelation 15:3, 4.
Do you desire the precious gift of eternal life? If so, you must prove yourself loyal and obedient to the “King of eternity.” You need to learn about Jehovah and the one through whom such life is made possible, Jesus Christ. To all who are willing to accept God’s standards of right and wrong will be granted the gift of “everlasting life.”—John 17:3.
If you would like further information or a free home Bible study, please contact Jehovah's Witnesses at the local Kingdom Hall. Or visit http://www.watchtower.org
2007-03-17 08:20:44 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Cal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible sets before us the prospect of eternal life in perfection if we put faith in Jehovah’s provisions for life and walk in his ways. That hope is solidly based; it will not lead to disappointment; activity in harmony with that hope can fill our lives with real meaning even now.—John 3:16; Titus 1:2; 1 Pet. 2:6.
2007-03-17 05:13:47 · answer #4 · answered by James N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey dude, I'm not a christian. I'm not looking forward to the idea of dieing because its pretty obvious that when your brain shuts down so does your consiousness. I'd like medical science to forestall that process for as long as possible thank you very much.
2007-03-17 04:31:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well we can't live forever so that's a pointless discussion. are organs have to die someday.
2007-03-17 04:30:07 · answer #6 · answered by Banana tree 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ah, mortals.
2007-03-17 04:31:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋