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The Catholic Advance (Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, United States of America) · 5 Oct 2007, Fri · Page 15

Michigan Catholics to get a DVD explaining stem-cell research issue.

"The 12 minute video and accompanying brochure are titled , "The Science of Stem Cells: Finding cures and Protecting Life"."

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"The bishops' letter addresses differences between adult and embryonic stem cell research and communicates the message that the church supports finding cures while protecting human life through the advancements made with adult stem-cell research."

"Malunchnik said the DVD and the written materials concentrate on three central messages:

1-there are 2 different types of stem cell research adult and embryonic. 2-Adult stem cell research is ethical. It does not harm the human embryo and treatment using adult stem cells has been successful, whereas embryonic stem-cell research has not led to cures or treatment. Also, EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH IS IMMORAL AS IT LEADS TO HUMAN CLONING AND NECESSITATES THE DESTRUCTION OF THE HUMAN EMBRYO TO EXTRACT ITS STEM CELLS-A VIOLATION OF CHURCH TEACHING THAT ALL HUMAN LIFE IS SACRED. 3-The Catholic Church supports adult stem-cell research and encourages the faithful to do do likewise.

…a letter from Mercy Sister Monica Kostichlney, President and CEO of the Michigan Catholic Conference: and a copy of the conference's Focus publication of October 2007 on the issue.

Wonder how we can get a copy of this video and letter?