Dr. Lauren Rubal: Ethical Considerations on Fertility
 
Dr. Lauren Rubal: Ethical Considerations on Fertility
Written By David E. Smith   |   04.12.24
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It’s not enough to know that we have the scientific ability to do something. We must also think about the moral significance of the thing we choose to do. The artificial reproduction technology known as IVF is no exception. If anything, it is the quintessential example; what may seem to be a miracle of science for infertile couples actually brings with it a host of moral complications.

What about accidental incest between married people who are the unknowing offspring of the same sperm donor? What about those who discard their embryo because they find out he/she has a genetic disorder? Is the procedure justified despite the risk of birth defects it can incur?

Join former IVF worker, Dr. Lauren Rubal, in this 6-minute video with Lila Rose as she touches on some of the dark questions that IVF forces us to address.

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David  E. Smith
Dave Smith is the executive director of Illinois Family Institute (501c3) and Illinois Family Action (501c4). David has 30 years of experience in public policy and grass-roots activism that includes countless interviews for numerous radio, television, cable programs and newspaper articles on topics such as the sanctity of life, natural marriage, broadcast decency, sex education, marijuana, gambling, abortion, homosexuality, tax policy, drug decriminalization and pornography. He and his wife of 29 years are blessed to be the parents of eight children. They strongly believe that their first duty before God is to disciple their children in the Christian faith, and...
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