The Center for Religious Freedom at Virginia Wesleyan College wishing to examine the thorny issue of the therapeutic use of embryonic stem cells, gathered together a group of some of the more important names in the field of bioethics for a lively discussion. Dr. Catharine Cookson, Center Director, convened the conference, emphasizing the spirit of civilized inquiry. Using the words of St. Francis she asked that we approach issues "seeking to understand; not so much to be understood." A fascinating panel of distinguished speakers was the crux of the Friday Session and a spirited debate was the focus of the Saturday Session.
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