atheism and children

[Javaman]

I do not see IVF as any worse than the usual method.  To me, IVF or not is irrelevant, and so my guess is that Javaman is less perturbed with me than with those who are prejudiced against that method of conception (though obviously, Javaman may speak for himself).  I do not regard Javaman's family as a lesser family from families that have produced children the usual way.  (Also, obviously, "less perturbed" does not mean "not perturbed.")

And if you are good at searching threads, you can find that some have expressed disagreement with me on my position, even if they do not bother to in this thread (though there is plenty of time for people to do that in the future, if they wish).  I recognize the fact that most people disagree with me.  If that were to influence me to change my mind, I would be committing a fallacy known as argumentum ad populum.

I do personally know someone who has a child who now regrets the decision, now thinking that the world is not a proper place to bring children into.  Of course, he does not say that to his child, as it is done and cannot be undone.  And he dearly loves his child.  Frankly, he seems to be a very good father (not that it matters for the discussion).

It appears we are on the same page.

P.S. I am not the least bit perturbed by you, even if CL thinks I should be.