Patrick gets into a topic that often flies under the radar in pro-life conversations, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), and why, as a pro-life community, we can’t afford to stay silent about it.
Check out more conversation about this important issue.
Here’s the gist:
💔 Why IVF Is a Moral Minefield
Countless embryos (aka tiny human lives) are lost during the IVF process: whether through selective discarding, freezing indefinitely, or being outright destroyed.
IVF turns the miracle of life into a “lab experiment”, separating conception from the loving marital act God designed it for.
Even in the “best case” IVF scenarios (like creating only one embryo and implanting it), Patrick says it’s still morally wrong because the whole process bypasses God’s plan for life.
🧊 Babies on Ice & the Commodification Problem
IVF often results in multiple embryos, leaving some frozen indefinitely, discarded, or used based on “desirable traits” (eye color, gender, etc.).
Patrick compares it to treating children like accessories: “Oh, I want a boy with blue eyes”: making human dignity more like consumer preference.
⚖️ Being Fully Pro-Life Means All Life
Many in the pro-life camp focus primarily on abortion (which is vital), but Patrick emphasizes:
🟢 Pro-life isn’t just about stopping abortion; it’s about defending life at every stage.
🟢 IVF destroys embryos; that’s human life too. Ignoring that reality is being dishonest.
🙏 A Loving, Yet Firm Call to Action
Patrick isn’t anti-child; he treasures every life, including those conceived through IVF. But loving these children doesn’t mean endorsing the method that brought them into existence.
He challenges listeners:
💬 “If you call yourself pro-life, you can’t pick and choose which unborn lives to defend. There’s no asterisk in God’s book.”
Speak up, even if it’s uncomfortable. Whether it’s a Facebook post, a chat with friends, or simply staying informed, don’t stay silent.
⚡ Bottom Line:
Being pro-life means defending life from the very start, even when that life begins in a petri dish. Patrick’s plea? Stay consistent. Stay courageous. And don’t let the culture water down what it means to be truly pro-life. 💖👶
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