Episcopal priests ask diocese to support stem cell amendment
Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Episcopal Diocese of West Missouri will consider a resolution supporting a state ballot initiative to protect embryonic stem cell research.

Three Kansas City priests - the Rev. Stan Runnels of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, the Rev. Fred Mann, rector of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church; and the Rev. Terry White, dean of Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral - have asked the diocese to approve the measure.

It will be considered at the diocese's 117th convention Oct. 27-28 in Kansas City. The diocese includes 13,000 members in 51 congregations extending as far east as Boonville.

The resolution, which was drafted by Runnels, would recognize that both adult and early stem cell research are "consistent with the theological teachings and moral practices of the Episcopal Church." the rest