{"id":7427732930627,"title":"IVF IS NOT THE WAY","handle":"ivf-is-not-the-way","description":"The False Promises of Artificial Procreation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a May 2024 Pew poll, more than two-thirds of Americans indicated they thought that IVF (in vitro fertilization) is good and should be accessible to anyone who wants it. Even among social conservatives — including the current U.S. administration — there is a push for wider accessibility for artificial procreation options. But is IVF truly the gift for infertile couples that it’s perceived to be?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this thoughtful, eminently readable guide, Stacy Trasancos examines the issues associated with IVF through scientific, philosophical, and theological lenses and traces the history of artificial procreation and the developments of moral teachings to reveal syllogistically why IVF is not the “way of life.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing from her own research into the development of this teaching and the testimonies of those who have used or considered IVF, Dr. Trasancos addresses the concerns and ethical considerations related to IVF from an interdisciplinary perspective. She answers a range of pivotal questions, including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow can IVF be opposed to human dignity if it allows couples to bear new life?\u003cbr\u003eHow are children conceived through IVF impacted by this decision?\u003cbr\u003eWhat do we as a society do about all the embryos in cryogenic storage?\u003cbr\u003eWhat are the Five Principles of Human Life?\u003cbr\u003eWhy exactly does the Church oppose IVF?\u003cbr\u003eWhat rights do human embryos possess?\u003cbr\u003eHow do we love embryonic children?\u003cbr\u003eThrough riveting case studies, Dr. Trasancos also deepens our understanding of the cross of infertility and, in doing so, provides those who long for a child with a reassuring supernatural perspective that God will always provide us with exactly the gifts we need most. Throughout these pages, seemingly pulled from today’s headlines, Dr. Trasancos reminds us, with both candor and sensitivity, of the fundamental truth that children are a gift and that every human has a right to be loved.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEndorsements\u003cbr\u003e\"Trasancos exposes the false promises of artificial procreation and reorients our perspective toward God’s plan for human life.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBishop Michael Burbidge, Diocese of Arlington\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Thank goodness for Dr. Trasancos. It is so rare to find such a principled voice against IVF who is at the same time committed to diving forthrightly into the arguments and the evidence. Admirably, she even stress-tests her positions by engaging with some of the most difficult cases and arguments. Virtually everyone has sympathy for the pain of infertility, but if you don’t come out with deep and critical questions about IVF after reading this book, then you simply aren’t operating in good faith.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharles Camosy, Professor of Medical Humanities, Creighton University School of Medicine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Stacy Trasancos takes us by the hand and guides us through the philosophical and theological steps to understand why IVF is not the way. But this is not a cold, analytical journey. Stacy takes our hand with warmth and compassion to reassure us that our destination is the way of true love, the way of life.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDenise Hunnell, M.D.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Faithful Catholics are among the few in society who understand that the public promotion and normalization of IVF is a slow-moving humanitarian train wreck. Dr. Stacy Trasancos’s book covers every important question you are likely to encounter. With her doctorate in chemistry, her advanced degrees in theology, and her personal experience of reproductive loss, she is the perfect guide for all of us to use in the months and years ahead.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJennifer Morse, Ph.D., Founder and President, The Ruth Institute\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"IVF is Not the Way is a much-needed comprehensive examination of artificial reproduction, with a special focus on in-vitro fertilization. Much needed, as this subject still remains misunderstood even among Catholics on an issue upon which the Church has clearly spoken. Transancos’s in-depth, comprehensive treatment makes this book the go-to resource on this timely and controversial subject.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMonica Migliorino Miller, Ph.D. Author, Abandoned: The Untold Story of the Abortion Wars and Sexuality and Authority in the Catholic Church; Director, Citizens for a Pro-Life Society; Teacher of Theology, Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Detroit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClear and compelling, IVF Is Not the Way articulates eternal truths in a voice for our times. Trasancos distills a topic that is emotionally and morally fraught in a way that is cogent and compassionate. This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand and defend the Church's teaching on IVF.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSamantha Stephenson, Paul Ramsey Fellow at the Center for Bioethics and Culture; Host, \"Brave New Us\" podcast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Stacy Trasancos's book IVF Is Not the Way is a powerful and well-reasoned examination of the biological, ethical, moral, and spiritual concerns of in vitro fertilization. With scientific precision, theological accuracy, and compassion, Trasancos carefully examines how IVF separates the creation of new life from the sacred, loving union of husband and wife—a union designed by God as the rightful context for conception. This book challenges readers to consider the profound dignity and sanctity of every human life, from the moment of conception, and offers a hopeful, faith-filled vision for couples seeking to honor God's design for marriage and family. It is a must-read for those who wish to align their understanding of human life with the divine wisdom revealed in Sacred Scripture and Tradition, which the Church's teaching authority serves and defends.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Rev. 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