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Embryonic Movement: Catholics, Evangelicals, and the In-Vitro Fertilization Debate

Embryonic Movement: Catholics, Evangelicals, and the In-Vitro Fertilization Debate

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 When the first human baby was born through the use of a blossoming treatment called in-vitro fertilization in the late 1970’s, society largely viewed this as a miracle of science that gave those struggling with fertility a chance to start a family. Catholic leadership, believing that taking procreation out of pregnancy went against God’s will, aligned themselves against the practice. Evangelicals, meanwhile, have still to this day not found solid guidance from their leaders on whether this procedure should be embraced or condemned. This week, Josh and June explore the history of in-vitro fertilization and the complicated relationship many on the religious right have with it. EPISODE ART: Bishop Richard Burbage, Catholic anti-IVF advocate SOURCES: The Alabama Supreme Court’s Ruling on Frozen EmbryosAlabama legislature votes to restore IVF accessThe History of IVF: Origin and Developments of the 20th CenturyIn Vitro Fertilization Comes of AgeINSTRUCTION ON RESPECT FOR HUMAN LIFE IN ITS ORIGIN AND ON THE DIGNITY OF PROCREATION REPLIES TO CERTAIN QUESTIONS OF THE DAYBegotten Not Made: A Catholic View of Reproductive TechnologyBishop Burbidge Writes against a Federal IVF MandateDespite church prohibitions, Catholics still choose IVF to have childrenAbortion Viewed in Moral Terms: Fewer See Stem Cell Research and IVF as Moral IssuesPope Francis calls for a universal ban on surrogacy. He says it exploits mother and childProtestant Denominations Need Stronger Leadership on Assisted Reproductive TechnologyIVF: Moral and Ethical ConsiderationsIVF is life-changing for infertile families. But the Christian right says it’s not in ‘God’s plan’How the Christian Right Became So Hostile to IVFRepublicans are rushing to defend IVF. The anti-abortion movement hopes to change their minds.Americans overwhelmingly say access to IVF is a good thingRepublican IVF bill fails in U.S. SenateIn vitro fertilization bills from both Democrats and GOP blocked in U.S. SenateTrump has signed an executive order on IVF. Here’s what you should know about the procedureWhat Trump’s IVF executive order means for access to fertility assistance for AmericansAlabama IVF ruling looms over 2026 statewide elections VIDEO CLIPS Bishop Bidge talking about the immorality of IVF From the archives: Pope Francis explains why he's against surrogacy

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