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Heart and Soul: Fruit of thy womb

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Fruit of thy womb

28/08/2020 GMT

BBC World Service - Heart and Soul, Fruit of thy womb

Many religions revere child bearing – how does this affect women unable to conceive?

In many religions child bearing is revered. Giving birth can be a way of honouring your deity and strengthening your community. In contrast, infertility can be seen as a punishment.

So what impact does that have on the faith of women who find they’re unable, or unwilling, to conceive? This Heart and Soul hears how this experience has transformed the spiritual lives of four different women - Christian, a Muslim, a Buddhist and a Jew.

The Fruit of Thy Womb is produced by Julia Paul.

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