Article Title
Christian and Islamic Perspectives on the Ethical Dilemma of in vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Abstract
After defining IVF procedures and the associated biomedical ethics with each, I will compare and contrast Christian and Islamic perspectives on IVF. Christianity in general does not accept IVF, because it is an unnatural method of reproduction that can affect Christian traditions such as parenthood and marriage. Despite this view, Protestants, in particular, have opened up to IVF as a method for treating infertility. Islam fully accepts IVF provided the married couple follows Islamic law. Sunni Muslims do not accept gamete donation, but Shi’ite Muslims are more flexible with gamete donation and surrogacy.
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Sariles, Stephanie
(2017)
"Christian and Islamic Perspectives on the Ethical Dilemma of in vitro Fertilization (IVF),"
Dialogue & Nexus: Vol. 4, Article 11.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.acu.edu/dialogue/vol4/iss1/11
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