Human Embryos

“What follows is a series of affirmations, organized into twelve sections. Together, they seek to provide a biblical, pastoral, and ethical framework for considering IVF within clearly defined boundaries” - Ref21

“Legally, though, embryos in the U.S. generally are not adopted, because states do not classify them as children under adoption law. Instead, they are often transferred by contract as personal property.” - The Conversation

“The founder of one company that offers this ‘service’ told Sussman her motivation came from watching her own mother lose her vision to a genetic condition. To help others avoid this fate, her company offers parents ‘a risk profile on each embryo’s propensity for conditions.’” - Breakpoint

“the American Council of Christian Churches… resolves to oppose as murderous any IVF procedure which produces more children than a woman is willing to carry to birth.” - ACCC

“82% saying [IVF] is morally acceptable and 10% saying it is morally wrong. However…divided about destroying frozen human embryos created by in-vitro fertilization, with 49% believing it is moral to do so and 43% disagreeing.” - Gallup

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“Asking the question “what are they?” was long overdue, given that approximately 1.5 million embryos left over from IVF services are currently stored in freezers in the United States” - Breakpoint

“The creation of a human embryo without sperm or egg … goes beyond what we have seen in previous artificial reproductive technology and genetic engineering techniques.” - RNS

“Earlier this year, a joint effort …resulted in the creation of synthetic embryos using only stem cells. However, the latest achievement is being hailed as the first ‘complete’ embryo model” - Relevant

“The embryos, described Thursday in the journal Cell, were created in part to try to find new ways to produce organs for people who need transplants, said the international team of scientists who collaborated in the work. But the research raises a variety of concerns.” - NPR

“The court ruled in favor of Gadberry, affirming the trial court’s decision that ‘[Gadberry’s] and [McQueen’s] fundamental constitutional rights to privacy and equal protection under the 14th Amendment … will be violated if either is forced to procreate against his or her wishes.’ … . no action can be taken without both parties consenting in writing.” Jurist