Show National Standard-Examin- 1 1 Saturday August 3A 2001 The stem cell research debate Catholics condemn Bush Mormons take no position on issue The Associated Press Roman Catholic leaders condemned as “morally unacceptable” President Bush’s support of limited federal funding for embryonic stem cell research Conservative Protestants said they were disappointed but encouraged by Bush’s thoughtful approach The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daSaints which opposes abortion in most cases has taken no position on embryonic stem cell research but has said it “merits cautious scrutiny” After weighing the issue for months Bush announced Thursday night that he would support federal funding for the research but only on existing lines of embryonic stem cells restricting research to cells from embryos that already have been destroyed “The fact that he is not putting federal funds in the support of killing additional babies is a very critical line not crossed” said Richard Land president of the Southern Baptists’ Ethics and Religious Liberty Commis y sion Pope John Paul II had personally urged Bush to reject research on human embryos Bishop Joseph Fiorenza pres- ident of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops called Bush’s choice “morally unacceptable” Bush’s own denomination the United Methodist Church had urged him to uphold the ban on federal funding but leaders said they were satisfied the president had thoroughly considered all the ethical issues involved The Presbyterian Church (USA) was among the Protestant denominations that endorsed embryonic stem cell research The church backed the research for medical goals that could be achieved no other way if embryo donations were kept separate from decisions to abort and if human embryos weren’t sold Nathan Diament policy director for the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America which had urged Bush to lift the ban on federal funding felt comfortable with the president’s limited approach The group represents 1000 synagogues Clearance Sale GUV CTTTTO I Vi r CTTx-VTn-TTOT- SATURDAYS FROM 11 AMI Coleman a trusted brand tor over 100 years Up to 53 lets Eflectivety Targeting Muscle Croups Ergonomic Seating Exclusive foot Relief Zone and Comfort Collar Q Buy Your Spa SIltOKIK'BBQ BUFFETS unl The them l wcmj hummu was a hit at Come “ Taste ol Now & SAVE! 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