Fertility Treatment - Christians

Question 1

What is the main Christian view on Fertility Treatment?

Answer 1

• It’s playing God, he can give life

Question 2

Give a quote from the bible and explain it

Answer 2

• ‘Closed Hannah’s womb’ (1 Samuel) which suggests infertility is God’s will

Question 3

What does the 10th commandment state and how is it relevant to fertility treatments?

Answer 3

• ‘Thou shall not commit adultery’

- This happening through AID, Donated Eggs and Surrogate all involving a third or unmarried person

Question 4

Give a religious view on IVF

Answer 4

• The catholic church is against IVF as spare embryos are destroyed in the process
• The embryos are seen as life

Question 5

Give a religious argument for fertility treatment

Answer 5

• Jesus healed the sick, so perhaps fertility treatment can be seen as healing and would be encouraged by Jesus

Question 6

Give a religious argument using a quote

Answer 6

• ‘Love your neighbour’ means we should help childless couples have children if that’s what they really want.
• Allowing couples to have children is a loving thing to do