” ” During the Esztergom assembly, the Bishops tackled other relevant issues, such as stem cell research, euthanasia and dialogue with Islam. In the release, the Presidents confirm their ‘no’ "to research on embryo stem cells and to euthanasia. The Catholic Church rejects this type of research since it requires that human embryos be killed. Scientific research on adult stem cells opens up, instead, new opportunities that however need further reflection and an ethical framework". As to euthanasia, the Bishops point out that, "in Europe, the requests for a culture of life are having trouble standing up to the powerful culture of death. Man must not die by a man’s hand but in a man’s hands. That’s why the Church supports and endorses all that makes it possible to alleviate the sufferings of the terminally ill and lead them to a natural death". As to dialogue with Islam, the release confirms "a need for dialogue and discussion about the social cohabitation of Christian and Muslim communities in daily life. For an unabridged version of the final release, visit www.ccee.ch.” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” “
