The Pros And Cons Of Assisted Reproduction

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With regards to the argument put forward by those who reject the permissibility of assisted reproduction techniques, that such procedures disrupt the natural process of life by interfering with god’s will, it is imperative to note that IVF is by no means a definitive procedure guaranteeing conception. Thus the possibility that the couple will remain infertile, even with IVF treatment, signifies that ultimately, conception of a child is not under human control, but rather, it is subject to God’s decree.

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