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Assisted Reproduction In Jewish Law, Daniel B. Sinclair
Assisted Reproduction In Jewish Law, Daniel B. Sinclair
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This Article attempts to untangle Jewish law regarding assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs), namely artificial insemination with husband's sperm, artificial insemination with donor sperm, and in vitro fertilization. The author examines teachings by prominent Jewish law scholars and clarifies basic schools of thought regarding each method. He explores Jewish law prohibitions on incest and adultery and the laws regarding legal parentage and lineage of the child and explains the consequences of ARTs on those laws.
Catholic Teaching And The Law Concerning The New Reproductive Technologies, Helen M. Alvare
Catholic Teaching And The Law Concerning The New Reproductive Technologies, Helen M. Alvare
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This Article sets forth the fundamental teachings from which the Roman Catholic Chruch derives its positions on New Reproductive Technologies (NRTs). It further demonstrates the application of these teachings to some of the specific medical techniques commonly used in the course of NRTs. The Church's legislative recommendations are then summarized.
The Islamic Viewpoint On New Assisted Reproductive Technologies, Hossam E. Fadel
The Islamic Viewpoint On New Assisted Reproductive Technologies, Hossam E. Fadel
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This Article gives a brief overview of Islamic views on assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs). Islamic law is applied to ARTs to determine what may be lawful and/or moral and what may be impermissible. The article examines artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, surrogacy and cloning.
Protestant Perspectives On The Uses Of The New Reproductive Technologies, Cynthia B. Cohen
Protestant Perspectives On The Uses Of The New Reproductive Technologies, Cynthia B. Cohen
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This Article explores the emerging positions that Protestants may have on new reproductive technologies (NRTs). Although there is no central teaching, there are main points of agreement among Protestants and other Christians regarding the morality of using reproductive technology. The author examines Protestant teachings on the meaning of procreation, the good of the resulting children and the integrity of family bonds to show that these technologies are generally morally acceptable, but with certain limitations.