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Originally Posted by SpitFire40
Sure there is... spirituality is the middle ground. I consider myself pretty spiritual but the furthest from religious, religion is picking one side and believing in a certain set of beliefs and practicing that. Being spiritual to me is believing in the earth, nature, SCIENCE, and people in general.
Now, where religion conflicts with this is the religious believie these embryos have their own spirit, and are considered beings. I don't think so, you develop a your spirit as you live life. There's no chance for these embryos to do such a thing, so why not make use of them to improve, and save other people's lives??
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Ok. I buy that. You're right. For the hardcore religious types, though - and I am generalizing, I know - they don't really seem to accept that grey area. If you have their level of faith, there is no question. If, like yourself, you are not faithless, but not hardcore enough, and support stem cell research, you're still going to hell. You will be punished just like everyone else lacking in faith. Although you may have a shot at getting off with purgatory or just the first circle of Dante's Hell