Pope Francis Is Spot-on About Surrogacy
Pope Francis shook the world on Monday when he called for an international ban on gestational surrogacy.
Homosexual Surrogacy Violates the Child’s Rights
With the explosion of babies for rent, Doug Mainwaring talks of rights of the children that are often overlooked when discussing surrogacy.
Christian conservatives explain outrage over Dave Rubin’s surrogacy announcement
Originally published by The Christian Post, April 8, 2022 by Samantha Kamman Controversy arose after political pundit Dave Rubin announced in March that he and his husband, David Janet, had fathered children through In Vitro Fertilization and surrogacy, methods of conceiving children that conflict with some Christians’ beliefs about family and human dignity. However, the […]
Surrogacy is Exploitative and Narcissistic
It doesn’t whether the clients are heterosexual or homosexual, surrogacy is exploitative and narcissistic.
Cuomo’s Surrogacy Bill in New York
(February 25, 2021) Dr J is once again a guest of Fr. Rob Jack on Sacred Heart Radio’s Driving Home the Faith.Today they’re discussing Governor Andrew Cuomo’s new surrogacy bill in New York. And this coming Tuesday (March 2), tune in to our Facebook page at 7pm Eastern / 6pm Central for our computerside chat on tech censorship. (I know, I know…the irony. Just come.) Listen
Cuomo’s Surrogacy Law Ignores the Rights of Children
February 22, 2021 For Immediate Release For More Information: media@ruthinstitute.org Cuomo’s Surrogacy Law Ignores the Rights of Children “New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Surrogacy law legalizes commercial, gestational surrogacy — the buying and selling of newborns,” said Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., Founder and President of the Ruth Institute. “We unequivocally deplore this law.” Already […]
Surrogacy, IVF, and Justice Amy Coney Barrett
(October 8, 2020) Dr J is once again a guest of Fr. Rob Jack on Sacred Heart Radio’s "Driving Home the Faith.", They’re discussing Justice Amy Coney Barrett, President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, her pro-life stance, and the controversy regarding in-vitro fertilization and surrogacy brewing from Senator Duckworth and other quarters. Listen
What is Surrogacy and Why You Should Oppose It
What is surrogacy? Broadly speaking, a woman agrees to carry a baby to term for another individual or couple. Even though this may sounds good, there are serious concerns for everyone.
The Danger and Detachment of Surrogacy
(June 1, 2020) Dr J is speaking with Traci DeVette Griggs on Family Policy Matters. They’re discussing infertility, surrogacy, and other artificial reproductive technologies in light of Anderson Cooper’s recent purchase / adoption of a baby. Women were paid for their services and genetic material, but little Wyatt has no legal mother. Listen
Ruth Inst: Tragedy of Ukrainian Babies Should Make Us Seriously Question Surrogacy
“It’s heartrending to see pictures of babies stuck in a nursery in Ukraine,” said Ruth Institute President Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D. “These children were born to surrogate mothers. But due to a ban on foreign travel, caused by the coronavirus, foreign families aren’t able to claim the babies for which they contracted.” Surrogacy is […]
What’s Love Got to Do With It — Surrogacy for the Rich and Famous
by Jennifer Roback Morse COMMENTARY: Anderson Cooper’s recent acquisition of a child through surrogacy underscores that surrogacy is inherently unfair. This article was first posted May 14, 2020, at NCRegister.com. Just before Mother’s Day, CNN newscaster Anderson Cooper, who is openly gay and super-rich, announced that he “became a father.” Named Wyatt, Cooper’s son will […]
Ruth Institute Urges Public to Seriously Question Surrogacy
Commenting on the recently announced birth of a child to CNN’s Anderson Cooper, Ruth Institute President Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., called for a serious discussion of the dangers of surrogacy. Cooper had his son by an unnamed surrogate. In his announcement of the birth, the son of heiress Gloria Vanderbilt said he was “eternally […]
The Ins and Outs of Surrogacy
(February 19, 2019) Dr J is Cullen Herout’s guest on Ready to Stand: Pro-Life Radio. They’re discussing surrogacy.
Dr J on Janet Mefferd Today: Why Everyone Should Oppose Surrogacy
(July 25, 2016) Dr J is a guest on Janet Mefferd’s show to discuss surrogacy: why should we be opposed to it? This dovetails with her recent article over at TheBlaze, "Why Everyone Should Oppose Surrogacy."
Surrogacy experts can’t testify on LA HB1102: Coincidence?
Update: Alana Newman got up the next day at 5 AM, drove all the way to Baton Rouge by herself. She testified. Alana told me that when she showed up to testify, Katherine Smith, the wife of Senator Gary Smith, shot her a very dirty look. The plan to keep Alana away failed! I am […]
Why Everyone Should Oppose Surrogacy
By Jennifer Roback Morse This article was first published at The Blaze on May 4, 2016. I am an outspoken critic of gestational surrogacy, in which the gestational mother carries a child to term for another person or couple. I have noticed that many people do not understand the stakes in this issue. Pro-life people […]
Who is the Child’s Mother? LA House passes surrogacy.
Watch Representative Joe Lopinto assume the very thing that needs to be proven: he asserts that the genetic parents should not have to adopt their “own” child. But according to Louisiana law, and indeed the law of every civilized country until the day before yesterday, the woman who gives birth to the child is the […]
HB 1102: Surrogacy in Louisiana
(May 3, 2016) Dr J is Jeff Crouere’s guest on his radio show "Ringside Politics.", They’re discussing the work of the Ruth Institute and the surrogacy bill currently before the Louisiana legislature.
4 Questions About Surrogacy For Conservatives Who Support Gay Marriage
Surrogate mothers (L-R) Daksha, 37, Renuka, 23, and Rajia, 39, pose for a photograph inside a temporary home for surrogates provided by Akanksha IVF centre in Anand town, about 70 km (44 miles) south of the western Indian city of Ahmedabad August 27, 2013. REUTERS/Mansi Thapliyal by Jennifer Roback Morse This article was first […]
Donald Trump and Kari Lake are dead wrong to defend IVF: here’s why
This article quotes Dr. Morse near the end. Republicans who support IVF are wrong; they’re playing with fire. IVF is a cash cow for the fertility industry; it’s murder for many children. by Doug Mainwaring February 26, 2024 at LifeSiteNews After the Alabama Supreme Court affirmed last week that embryos are children — bringing an […]
Gay Marriage Gave Us Transgender Ideology
Marriage equality removed gender from society, so we shouldn’t be surprised transgender ideology followed.
Divorce as a Children’s Rights Issue
Dr J traveled to California’s Simi Valley to participate in the International Children’s Rights Institute’s conference hosted by Robert Lopez–this is our podcast of her talk there, “Divorce as a Children’s Rights Issue.”
Authentic Respect for Marriage: Forget the ‘Respect for Marriage Act’
COMMENTARY: Redefining marriage was bad public policy in Obergefell in 2015 and it is bad public policy in HR 8404 today. Here’s why. by Jennifer Roback Morse October 7, 2022 at National Catholic Register The authors of the cynically misnamed “Respect for Marriage Act” have whipped up hysteria over the possibility that the overturn of […]
Defending Marriage Is ‘Social Justice for Children’
Nothing should be controversial about the idea that defending marriage is social justice for children. Christian should take note.
3rd Party Reproduction Violates Children’s Rights
Spurred on by the recent interview with Jordan Peterson on Dave Rubin’s podcast, Dr. Morse and Fr. Rob Jack discuss the inevitably tragic consequences that come from trying to separate children from their birth mothers via 3rd party surrogacy, and how those efforts to help people “self actualize” are a moral wrong against the children they engender.
How Peterson and Rubin are Erasing Women
Dave Rubin and Jordan Peterson are erasing women – by promoting gay parenting without a mother present. Kids need moms.
Jennifer Lahl Speaks up for Children
Dr. Jennifer Morse, president of the Ruth Institute, visits with Jennifer Lahl, president of The Center for Bioethics and Culture Network.
Motherhood Resource Center
Ruth Institute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNVwHVmWu-c Pope John Paul II reminded us that a husband and wife become more than that by creating children. Their children also become more by their mother’s efforts to nurture them, and teach them critical lessons, like faith, prayer, forgiveness, respect, love, and compassion. While mothers and their sacred role are being erased […]
Them Before Us
Them Before Us
Ruth Institute Honors Three at Annual Summit
The fourth annual Ruth Institute’s awards dinner was part of a two-day Summit for Survivors of the Sexual Revolution held July 16-17 at Treasures of Marilyn’s. The theme for this year’s conference was “Reclaiming the Professions for Life and Family.”
Kenya Threatened by Cultural Colonialism in Abortion Bill
“Despite a recent poll showing 85% of Kenyan citizens support the right to life, international NGOs are pushing a new abortion bill, which would override the will of the people,” said Ruth Institute Founder and President Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D. The deceptively named Reproductive Healthcare Bill is currently before the Kenyan Parliament. Morse noted: […]
In Vitro Fertilization: The Costs and American Consumerism
In vitro fertilization costs more than just the money: get what you want, the way you want it, works when buying things – not humans, especially the weakest and smallest.
Amy Coney Barrett’s Fitness for the Supreme Court: In Vitro Fertilization and American Consumerism
by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse This article first posted at National Catholic Register on October 13, 2020. COMMENTARY: I don’t know Judge Amy Coney Barrett. But I know something about infertility and artificial reproductive technologies. Amy Coney Barrett is a danger to families who desperately want children. So says Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., based on […]
Is There A Population Problem? Or Is There a Negative Growth Problem?
Human Rights Catastrophes of the Sexual Revolution: Population Control and Demographic Winter There is no overpopulation problem. The people in every industrial country in the world are not having enough children to even replace themselves. The birth rate is declining in most of the rest of the world as well. My interview with journalist Don Feder answers these important questions. Does overpopulation cause poverty or pollution? Why is under-population a bigger problem than over-population? What do you say to people who criticize you for having more than two children? Who is behind the population hysteria? What human rights abuses are being committed in the name of solving the "population problem?", Most importantly, what can you do about all this? Watch this episode of the Dr. J Show to find out! Featuring Don Feder, long-time columnist for the Boston Herald and Communications Director for the World Congress of Families, now Ruth Institute Coalitions Director. A 1972 graduate of the Boston University School of Law, Feder is admitted to the practice of law in New York and Massachusetts. He was a leader of Young Americans for Freedom, at the time America’s largest conservative organization. Feder practiced law in New York state from 1973-1976. He was the first executive director of Citizens for Limited Taxation (1976-1979), and the executive director of the Second Amendment Foundation from 1979-1981. Feder was a Boston Herald editorial writer and syndicated columnist from June 1983 to June 2002. His column appeared in the Herald for 19 years. His 2,000th column appeared on February 28, 2002. His column was syndicated by Creators Syndicate and carried by more than 40 newspapers and e-magazines. His writings have appeared in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Weekly Standard, National Review, The American Enterprise, Readers Digest, FrontPage Magazine, Insight magazine, and Human Events. He has written two books: A Jewish Conservative Looks at Pagan America (1993) and Who’s Afraid of the Religious Righ
DR J SHOW AUDIO: Is There A Population Problem? Or Is There a Negative Growth Problem?
Human Rights Catastrophes of the Sexual Revolution: Population Control and Demographic Winter There is no overpopulation problem. The people in every industrial country in the world are not having enough children to even replace themselves. The birth rate is declining in most of the rest of the world as well. My interview with journalist Don Feder answers these important questions. Does overpopulation cause poverty or pollution? Why is under-population a bigger problem than over-population? What do you say to people who criticize you for having more than two children? Who is behind the population hysteria? What human rights abuses are being committed in the name of solving the "population problem?", Most importantly, what can you do about all this? Watch this episode of the Dr. J Show to find out! Featuring Don Feder, long-time columnist for the Boston Herald and Communications Director for the World Congress of Families, now Ruth Institute Coalitions Director. A 1972 graduate of the Boston University School of Law, Feder is admitted to the practice of law in New York and Massachusetts. He was a leader of Young Americans for Freedom, at the time America’s largest conservative organization. Listen This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here. Readings &, resources below cut. Feder practiced law in New York state from 1973-1976. He was the first executive director of Citizens for Limited Taxation (1976-1979), and the executive director of the Second Amendment Foundation from 1979-1981. Feder was a Boston Herald editorial writer and syndicated columnist from June 1983 to June 2002. His column appeared in the Herald for 19 years. His 2,000th column appeared on February 28, 2002. His column was syndicated by Creators Syndicate and carried by more than 40 newspapers and e-magazines. His writings have appeared in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Weekly Standard, National Review, The American Enterprise, Readers Digest, FrontPage Magazine, Insight magazine, and Human
Anderson Cooper’s Antics
(May 15, 2020) Dr J is Father Rob Jack’s guest on Sacred Heart Radio’s "Driving Home the Faith.", They’re discussing Anderson Cooper’s recent purchase of a baby through surrogacy. Listen
The Man Who Exposed Forced Abortion in China a Guest on The Dr. J Show
Steven Mosher, author of Bully of Asia: Why China’s Dream is the New Threat to World Order, is this week’s guest on The Dr. J Show, the interview program of The Ruth Institute. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, PhD., founder and president of the Ruth Institute, said, “We’re grateful for the opportunity to bring viewers this […]
Pro-Life Movement Needs Its Own ‘Seamless Garment’
COMMENTARY: The pro-life movement really has matured from a single-issue battle, fought in a single way, to a multi-issue movement. by Jennifer Roback Morse This article was first published February 13, 2020, at NCRegister.com. Committed pro-life activists are often accused of being too focused on abortion: “If you really cared about babies, you would […]
Student Pro-life Activists NOT Single-Issue Voters!
Students Care About a Broad Range of Issues Related to the Sexual Revolution Despite common stereotypes, most pro-life activists are NOT single-mindedly focused on abortion. The Ruth Institute conducted what may be the first survey of pro-life student opinion on other social issues at the Students for Life Pro-Life Summit on January 25 in Washington […]
Head of Ruth Institute Appalled by Gene-Manipulation Announcement
November 29, 2018 For Immediate Release For More Information, contact: media@ruthinstitute.org The announcement by a Chinese researcher that he has successfully used a “gene-editing” tool to modify two embryos drew a sharp rebuke from Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Founder and President of the Ruth Institute. “This is appalling,” Morse said. “Supposedly, the gene editing will […]
Hope and healing for the Sexual Revolution’s victims
Jennifer Roback Morse sees a whole collection of “social issues” as, in reality, one giant issue: what is the meaning and purpose of human sexuality? This article was first published August 23, 2018, at Catholic World Report. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse is releasing a new book, The Sexual State, published by TAN Books. The theme […]
Secular Arguments for Marriage Are Not Enough
by Jennifer Roback Morse This article was first published July 11, 2018, at Crisis. Scott Hahn is a prolific Biblical scholar with a huge fan-base among orthodox Catholics. He doesn’t need my help promoting his new book, The First Society: The Sacrament of Matrimony and the Restoration of Social Order. But I need some help […]
Interview with Brenda Baietto, Esq.
Interview with Brenda Baietto, Esq., (left) coauthor with Jennifer Johnson (right) on the American Bar Association Journal article advocating for Family Structure Equality Dear readers, I was blessed with an opportunity to coauthor an important article for the American Bar Association Journal regarding the “family structure equality” argument I make in my book, Marriage and […]
Ruth Institute Survey Results
Our main objective with this survey was to see if our audience has a basic understanding of our mission. I’m pleased to see that, yes, you do! More than 90% of you agree that the list of issues we tackle are indeed related. The second question was like the first. We asked people to identify […]
Family diversity and its children: the next equality debate
Changes in marriage and family life result in inequality for children. by Jennifer Johnson This article was first published March 14, 2017, at Mercatornet.com. Marriage, family and sexual equality are subjects that have all been extensively aired. Ironically, the discussion is often led by people who are creating another form of inequality, that foisted upon […]
White girl with a Korean mom thought she was adopted. The truth was more unsettling.
Jessica Kern couldn’t figure out why she was white and her mom was Korean. At 16, she learned the unsettling truth. June 25, 2014, at Lifesitenews.com. CULPEPER, VA — Jessica Kern was sixteen the day she found the missing puzzle piece that finally made her life make sense. Growing up, Kern, now 30, had […]
Markets Without Limits
(October 26, 2016) Dr J travels to Austin, Texas to debate philosophy professor Dr. Peter Jaworski on the topic "Markets Without Limits.", Are markets for surrogacy and prostitution ethical? This event was sponsored by the Texas Economics Association, the James Q. Wilson Forum, and the Austin Institute. Check out our Ruth Refuge for the Q&A session in the middle of the event. Listen
Arguments about religious liberty failed to defend traditional marriage
By Marilyn Rodrigues May 27, 2016 at Catholicweekly.com.au. Dr Jennifer Roback Morse believes surrogacy will become more prevalent if same-sex marriage is introduced along with a renewed push for legalisation of commercial surrogacy. Photo: Patrick J Lee The inherent right of children to be raised by their biological mother and father should be the […]
HB 1102 on "The Current Word"
(May 2, 2016) Dr J is Kathleen Benfield’s guest on her radio show "The Current Word.", They’re discussing the work of the Ruth Institute and the surrogacy bill currently before the Louisiana legislature.
Experiment on Small Children? Really?
by Jennifer Roback Morse This article was first published at The Blaze on April 28, 2016. On Wednesday, Dr. Morse testified against the Louisiana surrogacy bill in Baton Rouge. Surrogacy is a social and medical experiment, with great risks to children. This is her prepared text. Thank you for the opportunity to share my concerns about HB1102. I am the founder and president of the Ruth Institute, a global non-profit organization, with offices in San Diego, Pittsburgh, and now, Lake Charles, Louisiana. Our organization is dedicated to creating Christ-like solutions to the agony and injustice of family breakdown. We oppose surrogacy on principle. We consider it a form of family breakdown. Surrogacy breaks down motherhood itself, reducing it to a series of functions. The genetic, gestational, care-giving and even the legally-recognized mothers could all be distinct individuals. The full impact of these divisions cannot be fully known at this time. However, we owe it to future generations to look down the road as far as we can, and try, at least, to anticipate the consequences. We do know that infants attach to their mothers in the womb. Neonatal research has found that newborns can recognize their mothers by sight, by voice and even by odor. Research strongly suggests that prenatal infant attachment is correlated with secure attachment between mother and infant after birth. We have no idea how surrogacy affects this. Does a secure attachment between the gestational carrier and the infant translate into a secure attachment with the genetic mother? Does a disruption of the bond between the gestational carrier harm the child? We just don’t know. The practice of surrogacy amounts to a social experiment using babies as subjects. The adults involved, surrogates, donors and commissioning parents, can give meaningful consent, at least in principle. But children, in the nature of things, cannot consent. We have a responsibility to protect their interests, which they cannot protect themselves. Experimenting on small children i
In An Industry That Makes People, What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
by Jennifer Roback Morse This article was first published April 20, 2016, at The Blaze. Sperm donation, egg donation and surrogacy: Third party reproduction seems to be a “done deal” in Western society. Even ardently pro-life people do not seem to see the problems. Hey, these techniques are making babies, not killing them. So what […]
A donor-conceived woman speaks out
There is a hole in the hearts of people whose biological fathers have been erased from their lives. by Stephanie Raeymaekers This article was first published February 3, 2016, at Mercatornet.com. Stephanie Raeymaekers is an advocate for donor-conceived children in Belgium. MercatorNet spoke with her recently about her work. The Belgian advertising industry […]
The Equality Battering Ram
Brendan Eich has just resigned as CEO of Mozilla, maker of one of the most popular web browsers. He made a $1,000 donation to Proposition 8, back in 2008, an insubstantial sum really, to a campaign that is 6 years old. The Gay Lobby, the current shock troops of the Sexual Revolution, demanded his resignation, […]
The Rich and Famous Love the Commercialization of Childbearing
Don’t believe me? Check out this conference, to be held in a few days, at UCLA. Actress Elisabeth Rohm, “Guncles” Scout And Bill Masterson, Brenda Strong, Actor Jason Patric Share Journey To Parenthood Fertility Planit LA 2014 is the first event of its kind, helping people explore all of their options for having children and […]
Why? Because I wanted to.
The Institute for American Values has just published a new study, My Daddy’s Name is Donor, of how donor conceived persons are doing in comparison with those who were born and raised by their biological parents and in comparison with those who were adopted. I have not read the report yet, just the Executive Summary. […]