Our Archbishop has responded to President Obama's executive order today. This after several policy reversals already aimed at promoting the culture of death. We must continue to pray for a change of heart of all political leaders who are blinded to God's will. Be strong, promote life and pray for the conversion of those who promote death:
From Most Reverend Alfred C. Hughes, Archbishop of New OrleansMarch 9, 2009It is with great disappointment that we learn of President Obama's executiveorder that will now allow federal funding to go towards embryonic stem cell research. It is especially discouraging that this action has been taken at this time since research using adult and umbilical cord stem cells has proven more effective in providing advancements and medical treatments and cures. Moreover, a new procedure called reprogramming makes pluripotent stem cells available without the destruction of human embryos.The Catholic Church is clear in its position that life in all its forms is sacred and deserving of respect. Embryonic stem cell research calls for thedestruction of human embryos, which is blatantly anti-life. The Catholic Church favors stem cell research using adult stem cells, stem cells from umbilical cord blood, or stem cells procured through reprogramming, research that not only respects life but has been shown to be life-giving and life-saving. When a life-affirming alternative is available, it is unfortunate that the federal government should allow tax payer dollars to gotowards research that is void of respect for life and objectionable to tax payers themselves.###For more information contact the Archdiocese of New Orleans Respect Life Office at (504) 834-5433.Sarah ComiskeyOffice of CommunicationsArchdiocese of New Orleans(504) 596-3023scomiskey@archdiocese-no.org
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