Topic: Science vs. Religion: Biomedical Engineering
General Purpose: To inform
Specific Purpose: To inform the audience about both sides of each argument regarding biomedical engineering.
Thesis: In the great debate of biomedical engineering, stem cell research has become a hot topic as the religious community has become outraged with the destruction of human life for medical experimentation
I. Introduction
A. Attention Getter: The great quarrel between science and religion has been in full swing since their beginning and has since taken a twist into controversy. Science wants to see the facts while religion bases everything on their belief in the Bible. These statements still hold truth today.
B. Significance: Stem cells are very versatile in curing diseases which one day could one day in turn save your life.
C. Credibility: “Embryonic stem cell research will prolong life, improve life and give hope for life to millions of people” said Jim Ramstad
D. Thesis: In the great debate of biomedical engineering, stem cell research has become a hot topic as the religious community has become outraged with the destruction of human life for medical experimentation
E. Preview: Specifically, I will discuss the basic arguments of religion, the stem cell industry, and the future with stem cell research.
Transition: Although the sciences of biomedical engineering is beneficial to people, it is still wrong in the eyes of the bible and many people.
Body
1.) Basic arguments of religion
a. Throughout history the scientific and religious communities have fought to obtain dominance over the beliefs of the people.
b. In order to better understand
c. According to Winslow They argued under the fourteenth amendment stating “ All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce