Who pioneered the modern advances in the treatment of infertility, and what did this lead to?
Patrick Steptoe and Robert Edwards, leading to the birth of Louise Brown, the first 'test tube baby' in 1978
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What is a pre-embryo?
A human embryo in the first 14 days after conception, before implantation in the uterus has occurred
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Why do many Christians believe IVF is immoral?
Because the spare embryos are destroyed/donated to be used for research if the couple does not require them
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What is another reason why Christians may oppose IVF?
Because if more than 1 embryo implants in the womb, the woman may have a selective abortion if they don't want to give birth to more than one child
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What is RCC's view on IVF and why?
They oppose it because it is contrary to Natural Law - they believe sexual intercourse must have unitive and procreative purposes, so it is immoral for reproduction to occur without this
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What alternative does RCC provide to reproductive technology?
Adopting abandoned children or performing demanding services for others
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What does the Presbyterian church say about 'doomed embryos'?
They believe in the Sanctity of Life from conception, and say creation of spare embryos creates ethical dilemmas
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What does Singer argue against IVF?
That it isn't appropriate to be using scarce medical resources on this when the world has a problem of overpopulation
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What is another secular argument against IVF?
The cost involved - in the UK, 5,500 births from IVF cost about £75 million
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What is a pre-embryo?
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A human embryo in the first 14 days after conception, before implantation in the uterus has occurred
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What is another reason why Christians may oppose IVF?
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