New to the Abortion-Tainted Vaccine Issue?
Are you new to the abortion-tainted vaccine issue? This is the place to start, so set aside some time to read through our collection of resources. Children of God for Life has been providing information on the use of fetal cell lines in vaccines for over 20 years. In fact, founder Debra Vinnedge is the mother who contacted the Vatican for guidance on the use of abortion-tainted vaccines in 2003. And she received an answer, one that has guided the faithful ever since. We hope you find this information helpful.
Aborted Fetal Cell Lines
When we say that vaccines are produced or tested using aborted fetal cell lines, we are referring to a lineage of cells that originated with the corpse of an aborted child. Cells are taken from the child’s body and if these cells will multiply indefinitely, then cell lines can be grown. Researchers use these cells to grow viruses in for vaccines, or they use the cell lines to test if a vaccine will work. The cells simulate how the human body will respond since they are human cells. They are, however, all the same so testing and production can be carried out in a predictable environment. Here we provide proof that these cell lines come from abortion.
Exemptions from Vaccination
All people have the obligation to form their consciences properly based on accurate information. And we have the right to exercise our freedom of conscience. With vaccines, there are debates about how to balance the duty to protect our communities and the right to freedom of conscience when there are no ethically produced alternatives for vaccination. Here we provide the Church’s teaching on conscience and lots of information for those who wish to claim a conscience exemption.
Childhood Vaccines
Parents have a right to know which vaccines are produced using cell lines derived from aborted children. You have an obligation to form your conscience and insist that your freedom of conscience be defended. First, you need to know the Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) immunization schedule for children. Second, see our list of vaccines that rely on the use of abortion-derived fetal cell lines. This list also contains the names of vaccines and manufacturers who produce ethical alternatives. Above, you will find links to the guidance from the Vatican on the ethics of using abortion-tainted vaccines and the Church’s teaching on conscience exemptions.
COVID-19 Vaccines
We all have a right to know which vaccines are produced using cell lines derived from aborted children, and we have an obligation to form our consciences and insist that our freedom of conscience be defended. Here is the guidance on the COVID-19 vaccines that are available. Please note that we are only following the vaccines that are in the market or likely to make it to the market. There are many in development, and if they become available, we will update our information. Above, you will find links to the guidance from the Vatican on the ethics of using abortion-tainted vaccines and the Church’s teaching on conscience exemptions.