{"product_id":"ivf-is-not-the-way-the-false-promises-of-artificial-procreation-9781644137987","title":"Ivf Is Not the Way: The False Promises of Artificial Procreation","description":"\u003cp\u003e In a May 2024 Pew poll, more than two-thirds of Americans indicated they thought that IVF (in vitro fertilization) is good and should be accessible to anyone who wants it. Even among social conservatives -- including the current U.S. administration -- there is a push for wider accessibility for artificial procreation options. But is IVF truly the gift for infertile couples that it's perceived to be? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this thoughtful, eminently readable guide, Stacy Trasancos examines the issues associated with IVF through scientific, philosophical, and theological lenses and traces the history of artificial procreation and the developments of moral teachings to reveal syllogistically why IVF is not the \"way of life.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Drawing from her own research into the development of this teaching and the testimonies of those who have used or considered IVF, Dr. Trasancos addresses the concerns and ethical considerations related to IVF from an interdisciplinary perspective. She answers a range of pivotal questions, including: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How can IVF be opposed to human dignity if it allows couples to bear new life? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How are children conceived through IVF impacted by this decision? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e What do we as a society do about all the embryos in cryogenic storage? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e What are the Five Principles of Human Life? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Why exactly does the Church oppose IVF? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e What rights do human embryos possess? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How do we love embryonic children? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Through riveting case studies, Dr. Trasancos also deepens our understanding of the cross of infertility and, in doing so, provides those who long for a child with a reassuring supernatural perspective that God will always provide us with exactly the gifts we need most. Throughout these pages, seemingly pulled from today's headlines, Dr. Trasancos reminds us, with both candor and sensitivity, of the fundamental truth that children are a gift and that every human has a right to be loved. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-10206899\"\u003eStacy A. Trasancos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sophia Institute Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781644137987\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1644137984\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-REL\"\u003eReligion\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-REL012110\"\u003eChristian Living | Social Issues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SCI\"\u003eScience\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SCI101000\"\u003eEthics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-REL\"\u003eReligion\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-REL010000\"\u003eChristianity | Catholic | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStacy A. Trasancos is an adjunct professor at Seton Hall University, Holy Apostles College, and Belmont Abbey College. She is a fellow for Bishop Robert Barron's Word on Fire Institute and is the author of \u003ci\u003eParticles of Faith\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eScience Was Born of Christianity\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBehold, It Is I\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003e20 Answers: Bioethics\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer writing has appeared in \u003ci\u003eNational Catholic Register\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCatholic World Report\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCatholic Answers\u003c\/i\u003e. Trasancos has appeared on Salt + Light Television, SiriusXM's The Catholic Channel, Relevant Radio, Redeemer Radio, Ave Maria Radio, Radio Maria, EWTN Radio, and Catholic Answers Live. She earned a Ph.D. in chemistry from Penn State University and previously worked as a research chemist at DuPont. After becoming Catholic, she earned two M.A. degrees in dogmatic theology and systematic philosophy (both summa cum laude) from Holy Apostles College. In 2024, she began a Ph.D.in philosophy at St. Patrick's Pontifical University in Maynooth, Ireland. She is a wife and mother of seven.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sophia Institute Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48459996463341,"sku":"9781644137987","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/img_1597467f-c067-4731-a94c-e09d88a4794a.jpg?v=1753656581","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/ivf-is-not-the-way-the-false-promises-of-artificial-procreation-9781644137987","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}