Good question Clog. Even if one posits that the moment of conception is when the "consciousness" (soul) enters the body one must then realize that it is a scientific question. Let me explain. There is no brain or nervous system until the "primitive streak" appears, at about 14 days or so, and that is the locus of consciousness...if you want to argue that point.
stemcell On Sep 22, 12:13 pm, ornamentalmind <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Very funny BC! I've wasted over an hour now going through that site! > > As an aside, many Buddhist sects see the moment of conception as when > the soul (consciousness) enters the body. > > On Sep 21, 9:30 pm, BC <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > "Do Stem Cells Grown From Unfertilized Eggs Have Souls?" > > > No, absolutely not! This research image from Bob Jones U. _clearly_ > > shows evidence that a sperm is > > necessary:http://www.pixwit.com/rgallery/pages/Abortion_Conception.htm > > > Only a fool would ignore such conclusive evidence. > > -BC- > > > On Sep 21, 1:41 pm, stem cell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > I wonder why McCain equated fetuses and embryos? I also wondered why > > > he talked about creating embryos for research? Maybe this article > > > will shed light? Hmmmm? > > > >http://blog.wired.com/wiredscience/2007/06/do-stem-cells-g.html-Hide > > >quoted text - > > > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Memphis Freethought Alliance" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/memphisfreethoughtalliance?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
