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IVF | A Bioethical Analysis (w/ Fr. James)

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In recent news, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) has been all over the news. What is it? How are its effects? What about its the frozen, “surplus embryos"?  Given the current social landscape and robust Catholic teaching on the matter, we decided to enter the discussion. This thought-provoking episode delves into the intricate moral and statistical considerations surrounding IVF.  From reproductive autonomy to the rights of persons, our expert guest will help us explore the complex terrain of bioethics, shedding light on the moral dilemmas and societal implications of assisted reproductive technologies. Tune in for a challenging and deepening an understanding on this crucial topic. Timecode: 0:00 - Our Guest 10:00 - Statistics of IVF 16:40 - Process of IVF 19:00 - Questions Produced by IVF 20:30 - The Bioethical Assessment of IVF 22:00- The Right to a Child 33:30 - The Rights of a Child 37:00 - Rootlessness 39:00 - Natural Vs. Embryo Adoption 42:00 - The Rights of the Spouses 45:50 - In Defense of the Woman 47:00 - Frozen Embryos? 49:00 - The Fragmentation of Society 51:00 - Alternatives to Infertility  54:20 - A Personal Story  Support the show