IVF?

The pro of IVF is a couple’s chances of having a child are increased (after previously being infertile). The cons of IVF are the high cost, the third party, and the strain of marriage. The Church’s teaching is that a child is made from a couple’s love, not a third party. I have never realized the cost of this practice. Sure, the financial cost of IVF affects my opinion because the price is so exorbitant. Therefore, a couple has to be sure that it wants to use IVF. However, in addition, the cost is so high probably because of its surrounding controversy with the Catholic Church.

Abortion: Why isn't this a national outrage?

Unfortunately, I have heard about this horrendous news prior to reading this article in class.  However, I did not know the full details, especially regarding the differences between race and economic status.  I did not know that segregation occurred in this abortion clinic.  In general, this abortion clinic was a safety hazard; however, one’s race made one more prevalent to health violations as well. 

I think this has not been a large, national story because abortion is one of the most controversial issues of the twenty-first century.  However, I am surprised that a more liberal news station, news broadcast, etc., did not address this horrific event more frequently in their programs.   However, if this abortion clinic were in a more prestigious area of the city, the national media probably would have been more vocal. 

The Changing Face of Marriage

My experience of the ‘domestic church’ is the dynamic structure of marriage.  Today, many couples do not have their marriage ceremonies at church but rather at vacation spots.  In addition, the media plays an important role in one’s perception of the changing structure and composition of marriage and family.  One show, in particular, Modern Family, features various types of 21^st century families.  On the other hand, Mad Men, features one type of 20^th century family. 

Despite, the changing composition of marriage and family, I think it is important to hold traditional beliefs as well as modernized ones.  However, I do believe modernization tends to make people more accepting of others with different beliefs, etc.  One day, I would want to establish the church in my home with my husband.  I would want a husband who has similar beliefs regarding the Church as me.