Is the Buddhist teaching ‘do no hard to sentient beings’ in favour of stem cell research,?

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since there is no sentience in an embryo until a considerable amount of develop occurs?

Is the destruction of embryos - in your opinion - justified by the potential developments that could greatly reduce suffering?

or is the very destruction of them like killing someone/thing? 

(any other personal justification as to yes/no regarding the destruction of embryos for stem cell research is welcome)

hopefully this question is worded a little better

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Great question, unintended consequences. 
All you asked is "From what I have written, can you tell I know nothing of stem cell research?"

"personal justification" is not a reason to do/not do science.

Momofthreeboys · Answer

Why do you assume "the destruction of embryos" is necessary for stem cell research?

Anonymous · Answer

The "destruction of embryos" is not needed to do stem cell research anymore.  Please join the 21st Century.

Scottish Buddha · Answer

google stem cell research as it does not involve actual embryos. It uses non-specialised cells, it is embryonic cells, ie, before cells become specialised, when they are still young cells. We don't use foetuses or anything as gruesome as that.

Anonymous · Answer

You mean sapience, not sentience. Please learn English.

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Is the Buddhist teaching ‘do no hard to sentient beings’ in favour of stem cell research,?

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