Artificial Insemination- Is is what God would want?

[madi]

Hi-
My husband and I found out he was sterile after fighting his cancer. We really want a child that we know was taken care of in the womb and still would be geneticaly linked to at least one of us. Artificial Insemination (AI) seemed the least SCI-FI , we didn’t want to create life in a dish-what do you think God would want- Madi

 

[Riley259]

Hi-
My husband and I found out he was sterile after fighting his cancer. We really want a child that we know was taken care of in the womb and still would be geneticaly linked to at least one of us. Artificial Insemination (AI) seemed the least SCI-FI , we didn’t want to create life in a dish-what do you think God would want- Madi

A sacramental marriage needs to be both unitive and procreative. The new life that occurs is a result of the one flesh union. Artificial insemination reduces the self-donation aspect of the one flesh union and is not acceptable. I’m so sorry about your husband’s condition and your situation but my advice is to pray and possibly consider adoption. I’ll pray for you both as well.

 

[1ke]

Hi-
My husband and I found out he was sterile after fighting his cancer. We really want a child that we know was taken care of in the womb and still would be geneticaly linked to at least one of us. Artificial Insemination (AI) seemed the least SCI-FI , we didn’t want to create life in a dish-what do you think God would want- Madi

Madi, AI is not morally acceptable. It is a violation of the Sixth Commandment and is a grave offense against God. If you are unable to have biological children, then perhaps you are called to adopt.

You can read the Church’s teaching on AI and other artificial conception techniques in detail in the Encylical Donum Vitae, or a summary in the Catechism.

 

[chrysostom15]

So, what is better with high-tech adultry than with normal adultry? Children are not goods that we just want and recieve. They are not a consumer product like a computer. Nor is the body a simple machine.

The Body is a temple for the Holy Spirit, and children are a gift from God.

 

[Fidelia]

So, what is better with high-tech adultry than with normal adultry? Children are not goods that we just want and recieve. They are not a consumer product like a computer. Nor is the body a simple machine.

The Body is a temple for the Holy Spirit, and children are a gift from God.

well put.

 

[Smber2c]

Hi-
My husband and I found out he was sterile after fighting his cancer. We really want a child that we know was taken care of in the womb and still would be geneticaly linked to at least one of us. Artificial Insemination (AI) seemed the least SCI-FI , we didn’t want to create life in a dish-what do you think God would want- Madi

Hi Madi. I’m very sorry for you and your husbands situation. It is certainly a burden far greater than anything I’ve needed to bear

In reading through these responses, I have to agree with the information that others provided. And I apologise that it may seem harsh. Sometimes when people say we can’t do something those people sound mean. I’m not sure where you are in your faith and whether they are giving you a shock with their answers or they are just giving that last bit of assurance to prevent your making a big mistake.

Either way, know that this information is offered for your wellfare.
Faith often seems restrictive, but it’s really telling us how our lives will come to their best. That’s why such a high percent of faithful Catholics stay married. That’s why Saints who look to be suffering through so much are always so happy.

God wants you happy too. And that happiness will come by obedience to his wisdom. Just like we don’t try filling our gas tank with milk or with honey; we shouldn’t doubt that God’s rules will keep us at our best and brightest.

God Bless you Madi, I hope His grace carries both you and your husband through this struggle.

 

[aurora77]

DH and I are also sterile (in our case, I’m the one that is sterile). I know what you are feeling–that loss of never being pregnant. It’s hard to deal with, and I can’t imagine how tough it must be to know that you are functioning, but he isn’t. My DH is a saint! But, having children is so much more than just being pregnant with them–AI is not moral, but have you considered adoption? That’s where DH and I are, I want to be a mom more than I ever wanted to be pregnant. There are lots of kids out there who need loving families, maybe this is an option for you!

 

[Teakafrog]

AI is not an option. But adoption is! There are thousands of kids out there who need homes. We have adopted, and it is the greatest blessing in our lives! I understand the pain of infertility. I also know the joy of being a mother to my adopted daughter. Maybe God has a child picked out for you. Pray about it, and see if He is calling you to adopt.