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In vitro fertilization (IVF) has been hailed by some as a “miracle of modern medicine,” a lifeline for couples struggling with infertility. Yet, beneath the surface of this seemingly benevolent technology lies a darker reality—one that betrays a biblical worldview and a true pro-life ethic. The ethical and moral standard set forth in Scripture is indisputably clear. Life begins at conception, and every human life, from the moment of conception, is made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). As such, every embryo is a human life deserving of protection and dignity. IVF, however, operates on a principle that flagrantly...