The Daily Abortion United Evangelicals and Republicans. Now That Alliance Is Fraying.
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Jun 17, 2024 Ruth Graham, a New York Times reporter specializing in religion and values, dives into the Southern Baptist Convention's controversial vote against in vitro fertilization. She discusses the potential ramifications for evangelical beliefs and the Republican Party's stance on reproductive rights. The conversation reveals the tensions between faith and modern reproductive technologies, highlighting a significant rift within conservative factions. Graham also touches on how these developments may open pathways for Democrats amid internal GOP strife.
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Evangelicals Oppose IVF
- The Southern Baptist Convention, a major evangelical group, voted to oppose IVF.
- This reflects a growing concern among some evangelicals about the ethics of discarding excess embryos created during IVF.
Walker's Resolution
- Andrew Walker, a Southern Baptist ethicist, initiated a resolution against IVF.
- He saw the Alabama Supreme Court case and resulting backlash as an opportunity to raise awareness.
The Vote
- Southern Baptists debated the ethics of IVF, sharing personal stories of both support and opposition.
- The resolution condemning IVF ultimately passed with an overwhelming majority.