Mixed Messages

I do agree with the statement that mixed messages are being sent out by the Catholic Church. I don't believe these messages are intentional but rather they are misinterpreted, especially in today's society of young women. As for some of the positive messages I have been taught through the church as a young girl, I have been taught respect and love for myself and those around me, equality of men and women, and dignity in my sexuality as a woman. As for some of the negatives, I feel the church focuses too much on a woman's virginity and condemning those who do not practice chastity. As stated in the article, I also feel as if the Church praised a woman's sexuality whether they were a virgin, a mother, a divorced wife, then confusion would diminish. The Church needs to find a happy medium instead of combining all terms into one focus because that is ultimately where the mixed messages come into play.

Abortion

These countries that are performing illegal abortions have become very unsafe and unsanitary. The debate of whether or not aboriton should be legal even though it is morally wrong is the question. In order to help solve the abortion rates in developing countries, there are a few potential options. If the Catholic Church's were to help out, they would suggest using Natural Family Planning. Through this, the women could learn how to monitor their bodies on their own without paying the costly amount of contraceptives. NFP is also a benefit to these underprivileged women because even those who are illiterate are capable of understanding the simple process. Another option to take into consideration is going on a form of birth control. However the cost may be a little too high. Personally, the idea of abortion whether legal or illegal will always bring about dangers and debates but hopefully a happy medium will be established and women and children (pre birth and post birth) will be protected.

IVF

After watching the dateline and reading the article, "Where do babies come from?" many pros and cons have come to mind regarding IVF. Some of the pros are that a family who cannot conceive naturally have the opportunity to raise a child from birth with their genetic makeup. A family who wants to space their births out can freeze the fertilized eggs for future use. However, there are plenty of cons that go along with IVF. For example, the eggs can be accidentally inserted into another woman like the two families in the dateline. The hormones that occur naturally during pregnancy may not process in time after the fertilized egg has been implanted and the woman might undergo a miscarriage. As for the Church's views on IVF, a part of me understands its beliefs. I have taken into consideration its views but as long as all the frozen fertilized eggs are used, then there should not be a problem. I feel if a family wants a child and has the means to raise one with love and respect then they should be allowed. However, then the questions of who can have IVF and who can't comes about. All in all, no matter how a child is conceived, he or she is still a child of God.