In this episode, we discuss the moral issues with in vitro fertilization (IVF), differences between Catholic and Protestant Church teachings on IVF, the Alabama Supreme Court ruling on frozen embryos, and why pro-life Christians must stand firm against the use of IVF technology.

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// CHAPTERS //

00:00 – Overview of IVF

05:00 – Life starts at conception

09:00 – The Catholic position on IVF

11:30 – Compounding moral problems with IVF

15:00 – The rise of “Designer” babies

19:20 – Pro-life Christians got lazy?

20:30 – The Alabama Supreme Court ruling

22:30 – Rhode Island IVF statistics

27:30 – The untold stories of IVF

33:30 – Protestant theology and IVF

37:10 – Rapid technological and moral change

43:40 – The dilemma of frozen embryos

47:00 – Snowflake adoption

49:30 – A generation of IVF children

52:45 – Conclusion: Christians must stand firm

// REFERENCES //

• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) | Women & Infants Fertility Center
• Fact Sheet: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Use Across the United States | HHS.gov
• Alabama Supreme Court rules IVF embryos are protected under Wrongful Death of a Minor Act
• Alabama Supreme Court Cites the Bible in Terrifying Embryo Ruling
• Reproductive Technology Evaluation and Treatment of Infertility - USCCB

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