The Vatican has recently published a document titled Dignitas Infinita, which denounces gender theory, transgender surgery, and surrogacy as threats to human dignity. The document, developed by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) over a period of more than five years, focuses on contemporary challenges to human dignity.
According to the document, the Catholic Church emphasizes the intrinsic dignity of every human being, created in the image of God and redeemed through Jesus Christ. Dignitas Infinita addresses various issues such as abortion, human trafficking, poverty, euthanasia, and the death penalty, among others, from a scriptural and doctrinal perspective.
The document specifically reaffirms the Church's stance on gender theory, labeling it as an unacceptable ideology that seeks to alter immutable gender identities. The Vatican argues that attempts to redefine one's gender are akin to playing God and undermine the fundamental truth that human life is a divine gift to be cherished and utilized for the greater good.
Furthermore, Dignitas Infinita extends the Church's ethical criticisms to surrogacy, condemning the practice as a violation of the dignity of the child. The document asserts that every child possesses inherent dignity from conception to adulthood and should have the right to a natural origin and a life that respects the dignity of both the giver and the receiver.
The Catholic Church advocates for the protection and reverence of human life from conception to natural death, irrespective of circumstances. It expresses concerns about the global surrogacy industry, highlighting the exploitation of impoverished women in developing countries by affluent couples seeking surrogate pregnancies.
Dignitas Infinita offers insights into the Church's perspective on various ethical dilemmas, aiming to raise awareness about the importance of upholding human dignity in contemporary society. While not exhaustive, the document serves as a guide to navigating moral controversies and preserving human dignity amidst the complexities of the modern world.
