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God's Active vs. Permissive Will

November 09, 2024

God's Active vs. Permissive Will

This article is based on our conversation with Kendra Tierney Norton titled: "Finding Love After Death, Suffering, And God's Will"

God's Active and Permissive Will: God has both an active will and a permissive will. His active will is where He directly wills what is good, holy, and aligned with His nature. His permissive will allows for evil or suffering to occur, not because He desires it, but because He respects human free will and the consequences of living in a fallen world. This permission is always with the intention of bringing a greater good from it, even if that good is beyond human understanding. St. Augustine eloquently noted, “God judged it better to bring good out of evil than to suffer no evil to exist.” This underscores that God’s allowance of suffering is never arbitrary but always purposeful.

God's Nature: God is love and perfect goodness (1 John 4:8). He does not create or wish for evil in itself. For example, while God did not create death or suffering, He permits it as a consequence of original sin and the free will choices of humanity. St. Thomas Aquinas reinforced this in his Summa Theologica, explaining that God allows evil so that He may bring about a greater good. This is akin to a parent allowing a child to face challenges or consequences to foster growth and resilience.

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1. Addresses the Root Causes of Infertility

IVF Bypasses Issues: IVF often bypasses the underlying health issues contributing to infertility rather than addressing them. This approach may result in short-term success without resolving long-term health concerns.
Restorative Medicine Targets the Problem: Restorative reproductive medicine focuses on identifying and treating the root causes of infertility, such as hormonal imbalances, inflammation, and conditions like endometriosis. Treating these issues promotes natural conception and overall well-being.

2. Higher Success Rates for Challenging Cases

IVF Has Its Limits: Despite being a common treatment, IVF is not always successful, especially for women with complex fertility issues.
Restorative Medicine Can Succeed Where IVF Fails: Studies, such as one conducted by Dr. Phil Boyle in Ireland, have shown that restorative reproductive medicine can achieve live birth rates of up to 32% in women with poor prognoses—cases where IVF had previously failed.

3. Lower Financial Costs

IVF is Expensive: The average cost per successful live birth through IVF can reach $62,000, making it financially inaccessible for many couples. Costs rise even higher when donor eggs are used.
Restorative Medicine is More Affordable: With an average cost ranging from $3,000 to $5,000, restorative reproductive medicine is a more cost-effective alternative. This affordability allows more couples to pursue treatment without the financial burden associated with IVF.

4. Fewer Ethical and Moral Concerns

IVF Raises Ethical Questions: IVF often involves creating multiple embryos, with only a fraction resulting in a live birth. An estimated 93% of embryos do not survive the process - many are frozen indefinitely, killed, or experimented on.
Restorative Medicine Aligns with Ethical Values: By working with the body's natural reproductive processes, restorative reproductive medicine avoids these moral issues.

5. Reduced Medical Risks

IVF Can Pose Health Risks: IVF carries risks for the mother, including ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) and potential long-term health impacts for children conceived via IVF. Egg and sperm donors may also face health risks.
Restorative Medicine Promotes Overall Health: By focusing on improving the underlying health conditions that affect fertility, restorative reproductive medicine supports a healthier pregnancy and reduces medical risks for both mother and child.

6. Long-Term Health Benefits

IVF Focuses on Short-Term Goals: IVF's primary focus is on achieving pregnancy, often overlooking the long-term health and wellness of the mother.
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7. Less Financial Incentive for the Industry

IVF is a Lucrative Industry: The IVF industry is worth billions, with significant financial incentives for clinics and pharmaceutical companies. This profit motive can drive the emphasis on IVF over other treatment options.
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