Are you new to the abortion-tainted vaccine issue? This is the place to start, so set aside 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. 

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 for vaccines, or they use the cell lines to test if a vaccine will work. The cells stimulate 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 were provide proof that these cell lines come from abortion. 

All people have the obligation to form their conscience 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. 

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 guidance on the COVID-19 vaccines that are available. Please note that we are following the vaccines that are in the market or likely to make it to market. There are many in development, and if they become available, we will update our information.  

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 and manufacturers who produce ethical alternatives. You will find links to the guidance from the Vatican on the ethics of using abortion-tainted vaccines and the Church’s teachings on conscience exemptions.