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SEMINAR NOTES ~ Seminar #1
Instructions:
Read and follow the instructions at the end of the case study.
1)
What option do you think Sara and Eli should pursue? Why? (Remember, you need to weigh in on what you think about their choices regarding infertility and assisted reproductive technologies.)
I would advise Sara and Eli to avoid the invitro fertilization intervention because it could affect the health of the child born and Sara’s health. Sara has had a miscarriage before and that was devastating for the family, also the doctor noticed other health concerns that Sara has, and that will require a hysterectomy. The medical team recommends doing the invitro fertilization and possibly using donor eggs and for Eli that
draws a concern. Multiple children, health concern and the elimination of life are major concerns for Eli. I
know the time is ticking for both, but I’d advise them to stay away from these procedures and keep everything natural, both of their lives are precious and it’s not worth the risk of harming themselves and the child physically and mentally.
2)
What elements of your
moralscape have shaped your recommendation? Discuss. (Note: Use your own life and experiences to answer this question. This is about your moralscape
, not Sara or Eli’s. Remember, you are you, with your history, background, experiences, etc.)
One of the main reasons why I chose that recommendation relates to Kammer’s moralscape of “Loyalties”
and “Experiential”. Loyalties, I was brought up where god is the creator, he created humans for a reason, and some or fortunate than others however there are reasons for everything in life. If its meant to be it will be (don’t force it to happen). From experience, one of our old neighbors had the IVF procedure from a donor, and they outcome wasn’t as expected, they received twins and both suffer from a disability. I also have three family members that are unable to produce children, they are still happily married and enjoy every aspect of life. I value life differently, Id avoid any risk that would affect my health and others, therefore I would not suggest the IVF.
3)
How would you describe Eli’s belief system? Sara’s belief system? Why? Support your conclusion with material from the case, and use the terminology we discussed at class and in the Livingston reading.
Eli comes from a Catholic background and believes in God and “God has created humans in his own image”, therefore his spectrum of belief would fall under Theist and Fideist because he believes in God and in faith. Sara also believes in god and “the creator of the universe and made humanity in God’s own image” however, Sara is willing to try these procedures and she is willing to use the donor eggs, her belief system is Theist and Evidentialist. Being both Catholic and believe in god makes them monotheism.
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4)
How would you describe your
belief system? What do you believe about Ultimate Reality? Why? How have your beliefs been formed?
My belief system is based on Theist and Fideist. I’m a person who believes in God, and there is one God only. I also believe in faith, things happen for reason, and if there meant to be, they will be. These beliefs are formed because of my cultural uprising, having a little bit of religion influence and traditional events occurring. When it comes to ultimate reality, I believe there is one God, and I believe he is merciful to those who love him, doing good deeds, participates in prayer.
5)
What role is religion playing in this situation? What role does it play in modern society? In your opinion,
what value does religion add to society, if any?
Religion plays a role in this situation, both Eli and Sara are religious, I feel Sara is willing to do whatever it takes to get pregnant even if it requires a little risk (less religious). Eli comes from a more stronger belief, he says “does not want to create a life that would be threatened, eliminated or discarded”, therefore religion plays a major role in decision making. I’d say, religion in modern day society is more accepting, people look at it in ethnographical way (experimental), Sara is more accepting towards modern society, she knows its “unconventional choice” but still willing. In my opinion, value of religion does add to society, more of functional type, we look at the role of religion depending on the government. Religion ads emotional support to society (different beliefs), it teaches right from wrong, it brings people/groups together.
6)
Is religion an understanding of reality or merely instrumental? In other words, does religion frame how we think about reality and understand our world, or is religion’s value found in being ‘useful’ and comforting? Why?
I believe religion frames how we understand the world because religion sets out guidelines and we follow,
for example the Ten Commandments. The Ten Commandments gave guidelines on how people treat each
other and guidelines on life, if we didn’t have these guidelines the world would be different today where people would do whatever they wanted. Works Cited:
Charles Kammer, III, “Ethics as a Human Enterprise,” in Ethics and Liberation: An Introduction (Maryknoll: Orbis Books, 1988), 7–34
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