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Hi everyone. I was reading a Catholic Answers article and had a thought that I am a little confused about. For background, I am a practicing Roman Catholic, and I am pro-life. However, I am not as well versed in apologetics as I should be (especially on the topic of abortion and IVF). In the article, the writer states that life is a gift, not right. The article was in reference to defending Church teaching on IVF. I agree with the statement and the Church’s teaching, but I am a bit confused.
I know the pro-life movement has a saying that all human beings born and unborn have a right to life. I also agree with the statement. My dilemma is how can these two statements agree? I know Church teaching on both topics is infallible, but I don’t really understand how one statement can be made that life is a gift, not a right and at the same time another can be made that all human beings born and unborn have the RIGHT to life. Am I missing something? Please excuse my lack of understanding!
Thank you.
I know the pro-life movement has a saying that all human beings born and unborn have a right to life. I also agree with the statement. My dilemma is how can these two statements agree? I know Church teaching on both topics is infallible, but I don’t really understand how one statement can be made that life is a gift, not a right and at the same time another can be made that all human beings born and unborn have the RIGHT to life. Am I missing something? Please excuse my lack of understanding!
Thank you.