There is nothing wrong with your web browser. Do not attempt to refresh your window. There is someone without the last name Archbold posting on the Creative Minority Report. Who am I?
My name is Rebecca Taylor. I am a clinical laboratory specialist in molecular biology which is a fancy way of saying that I am certified to perform genetic testing in humans. For years I have worked in various research and clinical labs and now am taking time off to raise my 4 children.
For the past 6 years, I have been blogging at Mary Meets Dolly. Mary Meets Dolly is, literally, the meeting of the world of genetics and genetic engineering, represented by Dolly the cloned sheep, “mother” of modern biotechnology, and the teachings of the Catholic Church on the sanctity of life, represented by Mary, mother of Christ and the Church.
My focus has always been to help everyday Catholics navigate the maze of science and ethics that modern biotechnology has created. You can read more about the beginnings of my adventure in blogging here.
I like to imagine that for 6 years I have been toiling away on my blog in relative obscurity. But that isn’t entirely true. I am a regular on the Son Rise Morning Show with Brian Patrick, and a frequent contributer to Life News and Catholic Lane. My writing has also been spotted at the National Catholic Register.
And, more importantly, I have been a guest blogger at CMR before. But this time the gentlemen have given me access to post at my discretion. Fools!!! [Insert hand wringing and maniacal laugh here.]
There is one last thing you must know about me. I love the Catholic faith. Through my research into biotechnology I have discovered that our faith is not “backward” or “out of touch” as many in our culture believe.
The Catholic Church teaching on modern
bioethical issues is actually forward
thinking. We Catholics are
blessed that we have a consistent framework in which to guide
us through the ethical labyrinth that we face in this modern society.
And contrary to popular secular belief, this framework can continue to guide
us well into the future.
So nice to meet you Creative Minority readers. I look forward to walking this labyrinth with you!
If you would like a sneak peak of what you can expect, you can read my piece on modern eugenics and the sum of millions of individual choices at the National Catholic Register.
February 17, 2012 at 6:37 pm
Oh, I am so looking forward to this!!
February 17, 2012 at 7:04 pm
Rebecca Taylor, you are a God-send.
February 17, 2012 at 8:12 pm
bwahahahahaha!!! Welcome, Rebecca!
February 17, 2012 at 8:37 pm
Very much looking forward! Would love to hear you expound on whether on not you think its possible that virus-laden DNA of aborted babies could be wreaking havoc on the DNA of healthy children through vaccinations.
Catholic voices are much needed in the scientific fields. Thanks for speaking out.
February 17, 2012 at 9:26 pm
I've read you at Mary Meets Dolly. Welcome to CMR! I'm looking forward to your contributions; it's always nice to have a guide through the sometimes confusing issues of bio-ethics.
February 17, 2012 at 11:23 pm
Ditto what Chelsea Zimmerman said!
😉
KM
February 18, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Nice to "meet" you, Rebecca, I look forward to reading your posts here at the Creative Minority Report!
February 19, 2012 at 2:05 am
"Let all the poisons that lurk in the mud, hatch out"
-Caesar Claudius, of Rome
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February 19, 2012 at 4:05 pm
Rebecca…I have an honest question for you regarding faith and reason (science). It seems to me that these days people pick and choose which places or topics they want to accept science for guiding right reason. Now mind you I love the possibilities you bring and also love to listen to Fr Tad Pacholczyk (NCB Center); however it just seems people want to throw reason AND religion out the door for squishy, silky, soft and fluffy feelings to guide their actions. Make sense?
February 20, 2012 at 4:48 am
Michael,
That is a problem for a lot of people. And actually it goes both ways. There are those on the progressive side that like to use science only when it fits into their emotional meme. There are also conservatives that reject perfectly ethical science for the same reason. Many Catholics like to knee-jerk against any biotechnology not because it is inherently evil in itself, but it because it maybe associated with something that is inherently evil. (Ex. Some good Catholics I know were insistent that the Human Genome Project was wrong because the information could be used for genetic discrimination or for other evils.)
In general I agree that logic has taken a back seat to whatever "feels" right or wrong. When morally evaluating any biotechnology, we must first go to Church teaching. If there is nothing specific, our Church's logic is so clear it is very easy to evaluate new technologies within the existing moral framework.
February 20, 2012 at 7:11 pm
I've been following "Mary Meets Dolly" for some years now, and I'm glad to see you getting more readers through this venue. I have learned a lot from you and hope to continue. [Insert snoopy dance here]
February 21, 2012 at 2:30 am
Oh, WOOT! I go on vacation and come back to find you're here, too! *glee*