Would it be ok for one of you guys (or actually girls) to go to a sperm bank, and get pregnant w/out first being married?
what about adoption w/out being married?
2007-10-03 15:10:08 · 9 answers · asked by єvєrmorє *Hαs Gonє Rєtro* 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
A Jehovah's Witness who intentionally gets pregnant from the sperm of someone to whom she is not currently married commits fornication, according to Jehovah's Witnesses' understanding of the term.
Consider an unknowing husband, who learns that his wife has unilaterally acted to become pregnant by another man. Understanding that the wife has committed fornication allows the husband to pursue a Scriptural divorce (which permits both of them to remarry if they choose).
The bible teaches that marriage is necessary as a Godly precursor to sex (and conception, by implication), but the bible does not limit adoption to married parents.
Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/e/20040922/article_01.htm
2007-10-04 04:05:03 · answer #1 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY? The Bible, of course, makes no direct comments on modern-day assisted reproductive procedures. It does, however, enable us to know God’s view on certain key issues. And knowing the answers to two basic questions can guide true Christians in making decisions that are pleasing to God.
When does human life begin? The Bible indicates that life begins at conception. Note the words of the psalmist David, who was inspired to say of God: “Your eyes saw even the embryo of me, and in your book all its parts were down in writing.” (Psalm 139:16) Consider also Exodus 21:22, 23, where the original-language text indicates that a person would be held accountable for injury to an unborn child. The lesson to be learned is that our Creator views life as precious, even during the very early stages of development in the womb. In God’s eyes the willful destruction of an embryo would be viewed as abortion.
Are there any restrictions as to how one’s reproductive powers may be used? God’s view can be found at Leviticus 18:20, which says: “You must not give your emission as semen to the wife of your associate to become unclean by it.” The underlying principle in that Scriptural decree is this: A man’s semen should not be used to inseminate anyone other than his wife, and a woman should not bear a child for someone other than her own husband. In other words, the reproductive powers are not to be used for someone other than one’s marriage mate. True Christians, therefore, avoid surrogate motherhood as well as any procedures that involve the use of donated sperm, eggs, or embryos.
When making a decision involving assisted reproduction, true Christians must weigh carefully what the Bible reveals about God’s thinking. After all, he is the Originator of marriage and family life.—Ephesians 3:14, 15.
2007-10-03 15:43:33 · answer #2 · answered by amorromantico02 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Dear Evermore i being a catholic I request you go to the priest and tell him. i go to church every sunday hear the mass. if you have problem go to the site of Potta Ashram which is in india send them your request from Francis
2007-10-04 08:23:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is an interesting question.
Probably most individuals (Whatever Religion) would prefer the help of a mate.
2007-10-03 15:13:51 · answer #4 · answered by Old guy 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well i am a studying JW and Trust u are totally allowed to adopt a baby w/out being married in fact its been done..... as far as the sperm bank thats a tuffie.... 2 ME... its really not breaking any rules or whatever because u havent committed fornication.... ugh idk...
2007-10-03 15:19:09 · answer #5 · answered by swedderb 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
ummmmm, I don't think that's allowed in the Jehovah Witness, now being married they could do that.
2007-10-03 15:13:34 · answer #6 · answered by bmdt07 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nope that would be considered Adultery by them.
2007-10-04 04:39:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
good choice.
If you love it, sorry never been to.
2007-10-03 15:15:40 · answer #8 · answered by Kanes 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Easy answer: no.
2007-10-03 15:12:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋