Useful Websites
Christian Biowiki is an online resource that includes information about bioethical issues and a guide to statements about various ethical topics from many denominations and Christian organizations. The website has an extensive list of Christian denominations and movements. There is also a page for national organizations. The website content is also organized by country/region. There is also information about the posting and conduct guidelines the website enforces.
Everyday Bioethics is a program run by The Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity, that informs Christians, Churches and the public about how to approach certain bioethical and medical issues. These topics include the beginning of life, infertility and reproduction, healthcare and medicine, science and technology and end of life. Each of these topics has a tab with a set of resources such as articles, media, and curriculums that are accessible and informative. There is also an Intersections Forum where people can post their thoughts about certain topics.
Your Options in Infertility is an online article on The Gospel Coalition website written by Megan Best in March 2014 under the subject of Christian Living. This article offers advice for Christian priests/pastors/ministers when interacting with couples from their church that are struggling with infertility. Megan explains some of the feelings and confusions the couple may be having and uses bible verses to support them. She emphasizes that we should not see infertility as a punishment from God and that seeking counseling, especially from church leaders is vital for the couple to work through their emotions. Best then explores 5 ethically permissible options Christian couples going through infertility can consider.
Pamphlets/Handouts
Menno Media: Close to Home Pastoral Care Pamphlets
These pamphlets are part of the “Congregational Resources” tab on the Menno Media website. This website is an agency of the Mennonite Church of Canada and the Mennonite Church of the USA. The “Dealing with Infertility” pamphlet provides guidance, emotional support and additional resources for couples experiencing infertility. The pdf of the pamphlet is available for free download on the link below.
Articles
Evangelical Fellowship of Canada: Recovering what was Lost: Recapturing the Integrity of the Assisted Human Reproduction Act Recommended Amendments for Legislative Reform
Assemblies of God: Sanctity of Human Life: Abortion and Reproductive Issues
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BEYOND BIOETHICS 101: WHERE THEOLOGY GETS PERSONAL AND PASTORAL
By: Stephen P. Greggo and Lucas Tillett
Faith and Fertility 