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Pope Denounces Some Biotech as Affront to 'Human Dignity'
eldavojohn writes "Today in a speech the pope denounced human cloning, embryonic stem cell research and artificial insemination, citing them as a violation of 'human dignity.' That said, the pope did 'appreciate and encourage' research on stem cells from non-embryonic cells in the human body. The pope encouraged the Vatican to be a leading voice in the philosophy and discussion of bioethics. 'Church teaching certainly cannot and must not weigh in on every novelty of science, but it has the task to reiterate the great values which are on the line and to propose to faithful and all men of good will ethical-moral principles and direction for new, important questions,' Benedict said."
Who gives two shits what a kook who believes in invisible super-beings things? The man is irrational and would gladly have us living back in the dark ages.
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A former nazi party member shouldn't be throwing stones.
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Considering that the Pope is the head of one sect of a religion that preaches that humankind is inherently sinful and must seek forgiveness for being human through faith in Jesus Christ, I refuse to grant him any credence when he presumes to speak of "human dignity". Get rid of the doctrine of original sin, and then we can talk.
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Though I thought nowadays it was acceptable to simply ignore the pope when he makes an ass out of himself.
I kinda figured he was just lashing out for attention.
human life is not a fungal growth. before the second trimester, life is very much nothing but a blob, and completely undeserving of equal protection as a human being. before 3 months, what is growing in a woman after conception is worthy of the same level of consideration you would give to your next hamburger patty, and nothing more
where do we draw the line exactly? i don't know. beware anyone who does. all i know is that one month after conception as compared to 6 months after conception really are completely different measures, vastly different
the important thing is that because we don't know where to draw the line exactly does not mean we can't draw a line at all. and anyone who thinks that when a sperm meets an egg we get something that is equivalent to a human child is flat out lunatic religious fanatic
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Normally I say judge the message and not the messager but in this case the message is an opinion that millions are expected to accept because of the messenger.
The man is a Nazi for god sake. Is he really entitled to a voice on the subject of ethical bioengineering?
Just don't tell me what to do - I have a brain in my skull and I know how to use it independently.
Religious types don't like that kind of talk. The whole point of religion is to tell you how to live your life, because the high priests know better than you what's right for you. Don't forget to give them 10% of your income, BTW.
Anyone with a brain doesn't seriously listen to fairy tale figures anyway. If he [and other religious wackos] wants to remain swathed in some ancient story let him - the rest of us are trying out this thing called 'progress'.
I've got no religious axe to grind, but the notion of the Pope, leader of an all-male band of wealth-hording pious virgins (sprinkled with assorted paedophiles), exhorting opinions on sex (a somewhat undignified act) and human dignity, is simply priceless. Should he wish to improve his own dignity rating (before waxing on ours), he could lose the hat and the robes and the mumbo-jumbo and go back to university so he could understand the things he's yapping about.
Geesh Mr. Pope, shut up already. Your influence far outweighs the respect your opinions garner by anyone with half a brain. And that probably makes you dangerous. Look at all the sick (aids) and starving (famine, big families) people in the 3rd world you've talked into avoiding condoms. Technically you might be responsible for more deaths than Bush.
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"Unforuntately" they're turning to Islam?
Let me give you some advice d3ac0n. They're turning to the true Islam, not that of terrorists. Have you ever been in a mosque? It's a peaceful and relaxing place. These people find inner peace and work on their internal struggles, not really bothering others. Do Muslims go door to door trying to convert people? No they don't. Quit going on false stereotypes.
American Muslims are good and decent people. There's millions of them in America, and they're more educated than the average American. Don't compare them to dictatorships overseas. It's just as unfair to compare Christianity and American Christians to the narcoterrorists (also Christian) in South America.
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Does the Pope not want anyone in his Church except 115 old guys who hate women and love little boys?
This pope was not just a Nazi while his neighbors were fleeing to the hills rather than be Nazis.
He was also the head of the current office of the Inquisition for 25 years. In which he denounced homosexuality as an affront to human dignity. And in which he hid homosexual child rapist priests.
This hypocritical old man has nothing to teach us about "human dignity". Even when he's right he's wrong.
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