This paper will discuss the nature of the arguments for and against stem cell ideology in the current debate over the procedures it can be sued for. By showing some of the foundations for understanding this complex science, we can see how the affects of the stem cell issue are being used. By creating a basis for these informational components, we can se why these seem dangerous to some and can increase hope for others. These topics will be covered in this paper, and will show both sides of the coin in the new stem cell issues of today. 5 pgs, bibliography lists 4 sources.