Clergy Denounce Frist on Stem Cell Research

WASHINGTON, July 29 /Christian Wire Service/ -- The National Clergy Council, that has consistently supported Senator Bill Frist, today strongly denounced him for his announced support of embryonic stem cell research.

The Reverend Rob Schenck (pronounced SHANK), National Clergy Council President, issued this statement on behalf of the Council's executive committee representing church leaders of Catholic, Evangelical, Orthodox and Protestant traditions:

"In saying that he believes life begins at conception but that he supports embryonic stem cell research, Senator Frist's position not only contradicts itself, it flies in the face of biblical and historical Christian moral teaching. It's the same as saying that we should use condemned criminals for medical experimentation because they're going to die anyway. It is morally incoherent. Senator Frist can no longer count on our support nor the support of the wider Evangelical or Catholic communities."

Rev. Schenck is available for further comment at 202-546-8329, ext 106 or mobile, 703-447-7686.


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