Shameless Popery #92 Unmasking the Horrors of IVF - Joe Heschmeyer
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Aug 1, 2024 
Joe Heschmeyer, a commentator on the ethical implications of in vitro fertilization (IVF), delves into the moral dilemmas surrounding this controversial process. He critiques the recent Southern Baptist Convention's stance on IVF, emphasizing the ethical concerns tied to embryo selection and genetic screening. Heschmeyer discusses misconceptions about humanity's control over nature and the potential dangers of technological advancements. He also highlights the complex ethical landscape of surrogacy and abandoned embryos, raising vital questions about future generations and human dignity.
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When Human Life Begins
- IVF raises the question of when human life begins.
- A human embryo in a lab is undeniably a living human organism, distinct from its parents.
Selective Reduction
- Multiple embryos are implanted in IVF, increasing the chance of multiples.
- This leads to selective reduction, which is a euphemism for killing some of the unborn children.
Reasons for Selective Reduction
- Selective reduction is often based on health, but also non-medical reasons.
- These can include financial, social, or emotional concerns, and even sex selection.