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Balancing Faith and Technology in Life and Adoption
Fr. Matthias Shehad discusses the ethical challenges of advancing reproductive technologies like IVF and CRISPR gene editing, emphasizing the importance of respecting God’s plan when using such technology. He explores the tension between technological progress and Christian values, warning against altering God’s design. Fr. Matthias also addresses the issue of abandoned children and presents adoption as a compassionate and responsible response. He compares adoption to using embryo banks, highlighting that both involve caring for human life and offering children a chance to be raised in loving…
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