It’s almost impossible to have a rational dialogue with a true believer. How can you communicate with someone who doesn’t rely on common sense and empirical truth, but clings to faith and myths?

An individual with a rational frame of mind sees embryonic stem cells as tools for research that will result in millions being saved from degenerative diseases.

A person of faith sees an embryonic stem cell as a life that must be protected from destruction; nevermind that they could be used for research that will save millions.

A mass of undifferentiated cells in a test tube and a baby are not the same thing. Only a person who believes in the mystical concept of a soul would be foolhardy enough to label a bunch of cells a human being.

It’s a fool’s errand to argue if a cluster of cells has a soul; might as well debate how many angels can dance on the head of pin.

President George W. Bush is on the side of irrationality on the subject of stem cell research. Dubya has once again vetoed legislation to lift restrictions on embryonic stem cell research.

From the StarBulletin.com

“Members of Congress aren’t walking away from the fight. While Democrats concede they don’t have the votes for an override, even with Republican support, they will continue with legislation, attaching it to must-pass bills.

Still, it is unlikely that federally funded research into potentially life-saving treatment for Parkinson’s and Lou Gehrig’s diseases, diabetes and other illnesses will advance until Bush leaves the White House.”

It is imperative that we vote for a presidential candidate who believes in science and not religious superstition.