Madison, Wis., May 25, 2006 / 22:00 pm
Madison and Milwaukee's Catholic bishops are challenging Gov. Jim Doyle's support for embryonic stem-cell research, reported The Capital Times of Madison.
Archbishop Timothy Dolan of Milwaukee and Bishop Robert Morlino of Madison told Doyle they have "grave concerns" with his policy and asked him to reconsider his position.
In their letter, dated May 22, the bishops promoted adult stem-cell research over embryonic stem-cell research. "Not only does such adult stem cell research resolve ethical concerns over the destruction of human life, it also shows greater promise for treatments and cures," they wrote.
"We do not condemn science or the pursuit of biotechnology,” they wrote. “Indeed, we have every confidence that the brilliant people involved in this research can achieve scientific, medical and economic success by pursuing methods that do not destroy developing human life."