In Vitro Fertilization Stance & Resources
Right to Life of Northeast Indiana opposes the practice of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF).
We grieve with families who suffer from infertility and rejoice at the birth of all children, regardless of how they were conceived. However, IVF leads to the destruction of human life, engages in eugenics, and results in the commodification of children. In upholding its mission to promote and defend innocent human life, RLNI opposes IVF and promotes life-affirming options.
Resources:
Statements
| National Lutherans for Life Position | ||
| National Right to Life Statement | ||
| Students for Life of America Statement | ||
| Catholic Stance on IVF (AI-generated overview) |
Fact Sheets
| Them Before Us - Fast Facts | ||
| Egg Donation Fact Sheet - The Center for Bioethics and Culture | ||
| The Center for Bioethics and Culture: Third-Party Reproductive Technology Fact Sheet |
Books
| Them Before Us - Katy Faust (Book) | ||
| Conceived by Science: Thinking Carefully and Compassionately about Infertility and IVF by Stephanie Gray Connors (Book) |
Videos & Podcasts
| “What is IVF, and is it ethical?” 7 min video - Katy Faust | ||
| Eggsploitation Documentary - (45min) | ||
| The Ruth Institute Podcast "Understanding the Emotional Toll of IVF" |
