Stem Cell Petition - People of Faith [10-26-04]

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From: Steve Meyer
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 8:06 AM
Subject: "People of Faith for Stem Cell Research" petition

"People of Faith for Stem Cell Research" petition
Dear signers of the "People of Faith for Stem Cell Research" petition,
We are planning to issue a press release about the petition by Friday of this week and expect to gain considerable media coverage about the fact hat many people of faith support stem cell research because of its promise for treating severe human diseases.

This petition (at www.pfaith.org) has already received over 9000 signatures.

And over a hundred of our nations prominent theologians and religious leaders have endorsed this petition.

Before we issue our press release, we'd like to increase the number of people who have signed the petition.
Please, ask everyone you know -- including family , members and friends -- to follow your example and sign the petition today. They can sign the petition by visiting www.pfaith.org) and clicking on "Sign Petition."

We signers of the petition believe that the restriction imposed by President Bush on federal funding of stem cell research should be lifted. Currently, hundreds of thousands of microscopic embryos, stored
in our nation's IVF clinic freezers, are slated to be destroyed. They should be made available to the scientific search for effective remedies and cures.

We appreciate your support.

Best wishes,

Steve Meyer, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, formerly Chairman of the Board of Lay Ministry;
Co-Director, Stem Cell Action Network, Chattanooga