Original Paragraph:
Opponents of embryonic stem cell research compare the destruction of an embryo to an abortion. They believe that the embryo constitutes life because it has the potential to fully develop into a human being. Those against embryonic stem cell use believe that is it immoral and unethical to destroy one life to save another.
By using stem cells and discarding the embryo, it is thought that human life is ultimately de-valued by this act and is paving a slippery slope for further scientific procedures that similarly de-value life. In particular, many religious groups who are adamantly pro-life have condemned embryonic stem cell research and all of its applications. Other arguments against embryonic stem cells cite the fact that adult stem cells are the ones currently being used in therapies and thus, there is no need to even venture into embryonic stem cell territory.
Those who support embryonic stem cell research believe that an embryo is not equivalent to human life because it is inside the womb. Supporters also contend that the societal costs of many diseases and conditions, both in monetary and suffering aspects, means that the ethical concerns regarding embryonic stem cell usage are not sufficient to warrant discontinuation of this promising therapy.
Key Ideas:
-Opponents of embryonic stem cell research believe that the embryo constitutes life and has the potential to develop to a human being; those against embryonic stem cell use believe it is immoral and unethical to destroy one life to save another.
-Other arguments against embryonic stem cells cite the fact that adult stem cell research are the ones currently being used in therapies and thus, there is no need to even venture into embryonic stem cell territory.
-Some who support embryonic stem cell research believe that an emrbyo is not equivalent to human life because it is inside the womb.
-Supporters contend that the societal costs of many diseases means that the ethical concerns regarding embryonic stem cell usage are not sufficient to warrant discontinuation of this promising therapy.
Source in MLA:
"Stem Cell Controversy." Stem Cell Controversy. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Oct. 2014. <http://www.explorestemcells.co.uk/stemcellcontroversy.html>.
Paraphrasing:
Over the years there has been ethical dilemma and controversy over embryonic stem cell use. People who are against embryonic stem cell research are to believe that the embryo constitutes life and has the potential to develop into a human being, it is then immoral and unethical to kill one's life to save another. Some say that we could already use adult stem cells that are currently being used in therapies, and thus there is not a need for continuing embryonic stem cell research. Some people that do support the claim believe that the embryo is not equivalent to a human life as it is still in the womb, and the supporters also contend that our world is full of diseases, and ethical concerns in regards to embryonic stem cell usage are not sufficient to discontinue promising therapy to save millions of live.
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