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for TST-4095.
By
Rick Swartz
Outline
I. Introduction
II. Purpose
IV. Stance
V. Future Questions/Conclusion
Introduction
doing the judging, who is being judged, and what are the charges and
the system of law in use” (Smith 3). While it may be difficult to reach
judgement on any given issue, one must start the process by gaining a
Tissue Research.
research (Ford 289). For the purposes of this treatise, I have chosen
Now that we know the definition of the term fetus and the
“Why?” As Harris states it, there are five basic reasons as to why fetal
Purpose
This is after-all, a concrete area of scientific study, and not some form
on the surface, there may appear to be nothing wrong with fetal tissue
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The term for human development after the ninth week of gestation.
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The stage in human development prior to the ninth week.
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evidence has been made known. In that manner, one can be as sure
The Issue
includes the practice of transplanting fetal brain matter into the brain
running out as it is. For example, a child with diabetes can receive
tissue research, we find ourselves faced with the question: Does the
would site such pragmatic logic as the greatest good for the greatest
research. They point the fact that God often brings “good” (the saving
My Stance
“good old days” when a young lady who was down on her luck turned
pregnant and then selling her aborted fetus to the highest bidder.
it would much more problematic both for her and society…would it not?
Future Questions/Conclusion
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heavily on the mind of society. Without a doubt, there are still many
Among these questions is, “Will the use of pre-viable fetuses from
fetal tissue to prolong life come in conflict with God’s will and timing?”
Similar to any court case, the time has come for deliberations. As a
member of the jury of society, your duty is to seek out this proper
answer to the question, “Is the use of fetal tissue for research
acceptable?”
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