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The Counsel of Trent

#875 - FFAF: Sola Scriptura, Purgatory, and IVF

Apr 4, 2024
Guest Michael Lofton and host Trent delve into theological topics like Sola Scriptura, purgatory, IVF, and progressive Catholicism. They explore interpretations of the Sodom and Gomorrah story, discuss progressive Christianity in the Catholic framework, examine the evolution of interpretation in patristic literature, address Catholic perspectives on IVF and President Biden's remarks on reproductive freedom, and talk about the discipline and accountability of bishops. The conversation also touches on scripture interpretation, theological perspectives, and future debate plans.
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  • IVF violates human dignity by manipulating the process of creating life outside the marital act.
  • Alabama Supreme Court recognizes embryos as human beings, allowing lawsuits against IVF centers for embryo deaths.

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IVF and Catholic Teaching

The Catholic Church teaches that in vitro fertilization (IVF) is wrong due to the destruction of human embryos and the disordered creation of human life outside of the marital act. Human beings have the right to be the fruit of the marital act, and IVF violates this right by manipulating the process of creating life.

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