IVF

After seeing the dateline special on IVF and reading the US Catholic article, I have learned a lot about IVF. The woman in the show had an incredible amount of strength, and although probably every bad thing that could have happened to her did happen, she fought through it. Some people in the world physically cannot have children. I definitely think that IVF is a good option for those couples who want to create a family but cannot. I think that the Church may have some valuable points about why IVF is bad, but I think that the pros definitely outweigh the cons, and the Church does not see that. I understand why the Church is against it because sometimes the left over eggs are wasted, and the Church considers that destroying human life. So, it makes sense, but without IVF, families would not be created. I do not think that the financial cost of IVF has an impact on my opinion. If a couple is willing to spend that much money for a child, they will definitely love it and be the best parents they can possible be. 

Abortion: Why isn't this a national outrage?

When I read the disturbing article on Kermit Gosnell, I was absolutely shocked. It is hard to believe that there are some people in this world who do not care about the well being of others. I have not heard anything about Gosnell prior to this article. I think there are a few reasons why this has not been a large, national story. The first is that abortion is a very sensitive subject. People have very strong opinions about abortion and the media may not want lots of arguments over the topic. Another reason why the story may not get much attention is because what Gosnell did was really wrong. The details of the story and the conditions of the clinic were gruesome. Finally, I think that the major reason that Gosnell’s actions have not reached more of the media is because it would make some people look badly. People knew how bad things were at his clinic; hundreds of abortions were performed, and two women died. People who knew what was going on should have stepped up and said something before more people could get hurt. Maybe if the clinic was in a nicer part of Philadelphia, it would draw more attention, but I think since it was located in a poorer part of the city, it has unfortunately not drawn a lot of attention. 

The Changing Face of Marriage

My parents have raised me and my siblings as good Catholics. We go to Church every Sunday and practice the Word of God. I feel unified with my family and Catholics throughout the world because we all share similar beliefs.

I think one thing that has definitely changed in marriage and family life in television and films is the role of woman. I remember watching older movies where the women never had jobs and only cared for the children and the house. Now, in movies and shows, women have jobs and are equal to their husbands. One con of the media and Hollywood would be all the marriages and divorces between celebrities. I feel like celebrities don’t treat marriage as seriously as others.

I never really thought about how people with a college degree are less likely to experience divorce and multiple marriages than those without a college degree, but after reading the Happily Never After article on Busted Halo, I think that it makes sense. People who have a college degree may be more cautious and smart about how to approach certain things than those without a college degree. One thing that especially stood out to me in the article was, “With increasing numbers of less educated Americans cohabiting instead of marrying, more children are born into these fragile unions, at risk of being raised in poverty and with fewer educational resources of their own.” I think that before having children, a couple needs to discuss how they plan to raise the children in a good environment. I think that I would want to establish the domestic church in my home because that is how I was raised, and everything has worked out well.