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For infertile people, the fate of frozen embryos is deeply personal
My fertility journey with Mary
Navigating agency and surrender with my namesake, the mother of God
by Mary Barnett
Miriam, Esther, and other biblical non-mothers
Lisa Wilson Davison showcases women who thrive despite—and perhaps because of—their childfree state.
by Elizabeth Felicetti
Will the looming fertility bust destroy religion?
As the global population ages, it’s unclear what will bind people to faith.
by Philip Jenkins
What do fertility rates have to do with secularization?
A lot, says Philip Jenkins—but it’s not as simple as cause and effect.
by Alexandra Greenwald