Womb for Rent – The Ethics of Surrogate Motherhood (15)

Our podcast for November is a discussion of the complex issue of surrogate motherhood. In many parts of the world it is legal, but is it ethical? We present case study of a British couple that went to India to obtain a baby with the help of a surrogate. Our analysis will look at the issue from several perspectives.

Sources:

• Brave New Families: Biblical Ethics and Reproductive Technologies (by Scott Rae, Baker, 1996)

Theme Music: Gli Uccelli (The Birds), Part I. Prelude (Allegro moderato), by Respighi, courtesy of Shockwave Sound .

Music Bumpers:

• Hymn to Saint Magnus – Jane Valencia
• Celtic Mystic – Tigertail

Except as noted, all music courtesy of The Podsafe Music Network .

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