The idea of humans being depraved sinners has placed leaders of certain religious sects in a lofty place of superiority. Believing that one is exclusive and special to God for having believed the mandates of a certain religious doctrine isolates people from others who believe they are sparks of creative life force expressing in a variety of ways: human and animal form, plant life, elemental and nature spirits, and any number of deities or other manifestations of All That Is.

This altered version of Christianity is still powerful in our world today-especially in politics. Neo-Conservatives and Fundamentalists of the right-wing group wield a great influence in our government as they try to legislate morality and determine what behavior is socially acceptable and what is not. They believe they should have a say about what goes on in another person's bedroom and who can and cannot be married. They have also delayed funding for a very important biology that has great potential to help people with illness and medical conditions. The term "embryonic" stem cell research is a misnomer because the research is not performed on a fish-like embryo; it is conducted in a laboratory on a clump of cells known as a blastocyst. The right-wing position that a tiny baby embryo is being destroyed by blastocystic stem cell research is a blatant lie yet many of these people cannot say why they believe this. It may be because someone they look to for leadership has told them it is true and they have not questioned it or done any research to find out otherwise.

I have spent hundreds of hours researching all types of stem cell research for my book Right to Recover: Winning the Political and Religious Wars over Stem Cell Research in America (see www.right2recover.com). I have exposed the false claims of the right-wing party, who say that adult (multipotent) stem cells hold the same potential as blastocystic (pluripotent) stem cells. I give reasons why it is not scientifically possible for an embryo to exist in a Petri lab dish. I have presented all the facts needed to help people make an informed decision and "own" what they believe about blastocystic stem cell research.

Generations have passed down their traditions and beliefs without having traced those ideas back to their root. What about you? Do you know the origins of your religion? Are your beliefs your own or do they belong to an organization that seeks to control your mind and free will? Are the tenets of your religion really worth keeping? When you are able to step back from your belief system and assess it for what it's worth, you may find that you really don't agree with certain rules or dogma. And, you may find that some of your beliefs are no longer serving your highest good.

I can't over emphasize how dangerous it is to give away your free will and personal power to any religion or political leader. Whether it pertains to stem cell research or your religious dogma, it is important to know why you believe what you believe, and then claim your own truth.

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