Is it wrong for parents to select the gender of their children?
PGD stands for “pre-implantation genetic diagnosis.” It is a procedure in which a woman’s eggs are collected, fertilized in a dish (through in-vitro fertilization), and then tested for genetic defects. If abnormalities are found, the embryos are destroyed. Though this procedure can be used to select the gender of a child (gender selection), it was…
What does the Bible say about pregnancy?
Pregnancy begins the moment a male sperm cell fertilizes a female egg within a woman’s body. In that moment, an embryo is formed. Within a few days, that embryo implants in the uterus and begins to grow and develop. For human beings, the length of pregnancy averages 280 days, or 36 weeks. Since the human…
What does the Bible say about being or using a surrogate mother?
Using a surrogate mother to bear children for a childless couple is as old as the story of Abraham and Sarah in Genesis chapter 16. Sarah could not bear children, so she gave her servant, Hagar, to Abraham so she could have his children. This was a common practice at the time, since a childless…
Why should I not have an abortion?
The decision whether or not to have an abortion is painful, complicated, and difficult. If you are willing to listen, we’d like to present some reasons why you should not have an abortion. There are good reasons, spiritual, practical, emotional, and factual, why you should not have an abortion. If you are looking for help…
I want a baby, but my spouse does not. What do we do?
The Bible declares children to be a blessing. Psalm 127:3 says, “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward.” This is contrary to the way much of the world views children—as a hindrance and a burden. Children should not be viewed as a liability. The lack of…
What does the Bible say about permanent forms of birth control?
Birth control can be a controversial subject among Christians because the Bible does not clearly condone or condemn its use. Neither does the Bible address permanent forms of birth control such as tubal ligation or vasectomy, as these procedures were unknown in Bible times. Birth control, permanent or otherwise, is a matter of the heart…
What are the Quiverfull and Patriarchy movements?
Believers inundated by harmful worldly influences often band together to encourage and exhort one another to live Christlike lives. The closely related Patriarchy and Quiverfull movements attempt to do just that. The desire to protect their families from the influences of a godless world drives some to search the Bible for alternatives. In general, these…
How should Christians view the possibility of designer babies?
Technological advances may soon enable the editing of human genes, leading to the possibility of so-called “designer babies.” While the Bible doesn’t specifically mention designer babies, it affirms that God sovereignly forms life in the womb according to His design and for His glory. As the psalmist declares, “For you formed my inward parts; you…
How can I experience healing and recovery after an abortion?
Abortion healing and recovery is possible. Having an abortion and regretting it later is a common experience felt by women. While what has been done cannot be undone, you can experience healing and recovery after an abortion. The God of all comfort and healing is more than able to ease the sorrow and pain of…
What does the Bible have to say about gay adoption?
The Bible has many positive things to say about adoption in general, but it universally condemns homosexuality as an immoral and unnatural sin against God. The modern practice of gay/lesbian/homosexual adoption is not mentioned in Scripture, but the homosexual factor cannot be ignored. Gay adoption treats a gay “family” as equal to a heterosexual family,…