| Resolution Number: | 2000-D091 |
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| Title: | Refer a Resolution on Stem Cell Research Using Human Embryos |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Referred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 73rd General Convention of the Episcopal Church call for a moratorium on research using human stem cells harvested from embryos, because it causes the destruction of human life; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention of the Episcopal Church affirm ethical standards that protect every human life regardless of stage of development from being mistreated or marginalized for the benefit of another life; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention of the Episcopal Church encourage researchers to use stem cells harvested from umbilical cords and adult donors rather than from human embryos, as this type of research does not destroy a human life.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Denver, 2000 (New York: General Convention, 2001), p. 654. |
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Legislative History
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Social and Urban Affairs |
House of Bishops
Original Text of Resolution:
(D091)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 73rd General Convention of the Episcopal Church call for a moratorium on research using human stem cells harvested from embryos, because it causes the destruction of human life; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention of the Episcopal Church affirm ethical standards that protect every human life regardless of stage of development from being mistreated or marginalized for the benefit of another life; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention of the Episcopal Church encourage researchers to use stem cells harvested from umbilical cords and adult donors rather than from human embryos, as this type of research does not destroy a human life.
Motion carried
Resolution referred to a Standing Commission
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #209)
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Social and Urban Affairs presented its Report #29 on HB Message #209 on Resolution D091 (Protect Human Embryos from Stem Cell Research) and moved concurrence.
Motion carried
Resolution referred to a Standing Commission
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #260)
Resolution Referred to a Standing Commission by Both Houses.
| Abstract: | The 73rd General Convention refers to a Standing Commission a resolution calling for a moratorium on stem cell research using human embryos. |
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