2.8 Childlessness and Celibacy Flashcards
What is Fertility
Natural ability for humans to reproduce
AIH
Artificial insemination by husband
When husbands sperm is injected into womb of his wife
AID
Same as AIH, but with sperm donor
IVF
In vitro fertilisation
Egg is fertilized by sperm in petri dish
Surrogacy
IVF fertilization is injected into womb of surrogate
What is adoption?
Permanent
Couple is responsible for child as if they are their biological child
What is foster care?
Temporary
Foster parents get paid to support child
Why might someone adopt/foster?
Infertility issues
Help others
Compassion for others
Christian Attitudes to Adoption
Agape
Jesus was raised by a man who was not his biological father
Parable of the Sheep and Goats
Christian Attitudes to Foster Care
Importance of family
What is genetic engineering?
When the genes which make up the characteristics of a living organism are altered by scientists
How can genetic engineering help people?
Prevent inherited diseases
Helps with scientific research
Why do people disagree with genetic engineering?
Unnatural
Reliant on status
Discriminatory against disabled conditions
Arguments FOR genetic engineering
Targets removal of certain genes
People who are infertile can have biological children
Arguments AGAINST genetic engineering
could effect other genes
Misuse of free - will
comment of nature
