Stem Cell Research, Morals and Religion

IceSoul · September 4, 2011, 9:41am

Re: Stem Cell Research, Morals and Religion

Peace IceSoul

From a religious perspective certain things needs to be understood:

a) It is not considered moral to save many lives by taking the lives of a few (An injustice to one soul is as if the whole of humanity has been wronged).

b) Actions are judged by the intentions (This infers that both actions and the intent behind them should be noble)

c) Saving the life of a person established in this world takes priority over saving the life of a person who has yet to form relationships in this world.

d) We should not change nature

e) We should help people, save their lives and use our abilities to achieve these ends

Within this arena some people will argue for stem cell technology and others against it … There are other factors that could help in understanding the whole issue:

Is the particular research killing a human? Is it considered deliberate alteration of the creation of Allah (SWT)? By not doing the research will it merely improve quality of life or will it prevent premature death? Will it rectify damage or an acquired disease?

Can research be done in other ways? How much of the research is frivolous? What are the chances of the research being used for evil gains?

I understand where you are coming from Psyah, but reading your post, I’m just happy that medical research is not controlled by Muslim or Christian fundamentalists; they may or may not have some influence, but do not completely control it. Thank Allah for that!

Also, I think your point about intentions is a very, very important one. Also, I do completely understand your point about “changing nature” Can you please explain it?

You should read this too:

It will answer your question and help you form an opinion about stem cell research. It is, quite simple, amazing!