Southern Baptist Convention opposes IVF treatments
- The Southern Baptist Convention passed a resolution against the use of in vitro fertilization.
- The resolution cited the destruction of fertilized embryos as immoral.
- This stance has sparked discussions on reproductive rights in the lead up to the November elections.
The Southern Baptist Convention passed a resolution opposing in vitro fertilization (IVF) due to the destruction of human embryos in the process. They encourage considering adoption as an alternative for couples struggling with infertility. Republicans have been divided on IVF issues, with some pushing for legislation to protect access to IVF treatments. The Catholic Church also condemns IVF and surrogate pregnancies, citing concerns about human dignity. The Southern Baptists' resolution calls for restrictions on IVF and emphasizes the value and right to life of every human being, including those in an embryonic stage. Democrats are making reproductive rights a key campaign issue ahead of the elections. IVF has become a contentious issue following legal rulings recognizing frozen embryos as having rights. Alabama passed a law to protect IVF after clinics suspended programs due to the legal implications. Democrats in the Senate plan to bring a national IVF protection bill to a vote.