A New Concern in ‘Pro-Life’ Legislation
Guest CommentaryBy Jim Sedlak Back in the 1960s, before abortion was decriminalized by the United States Supreme Court, Planned Parenthood faced a problem. Its founder had secured funding and paid for the development of the oral contraceptive—the birth control pill. As the pill gained attention and FDA approval, there was a problem with how it worked. […]
Five Inspiring Bible Verses Every Pro-Lifer Should Know
Judie Brown CommentaryBy The Culture of Life Studies Program Team The Bible is a great source of wisdom and inspiration for the pro-life movement. When we read the Bible, we are reminded of God’s unfailing love for us. Here are five verses from the Bible which not only remind us that every person is a gift created […]
Joe Biden: Satan’s Secret Weapon
Judie Brown CommentaryBy Judie Brown Several media outlets have reported that Joe Biden has flipped his position on abortion. But what does that mean, and why should Catholics care? We can say without hesitation that Biden was never pro-life by any stretch of the imagination. While at one time he favored the Hyde Amendment, which prevented many […]
Introducing: The Healthcare Advocacy and Leadership Organization
Guest CommentaryBy Julie Grimstad It is becoming increasingly difficult for those suffering from terminal or serious illnesses—and their families—to discern the difference between care that respects and values the human being and care that devalues him. These situations can be extremely difficult and confusing to navigate. That is why I, along with three other unique women, […]
Pro-Life This Week – Jun 7, 2019
Pro-Life This WeekWeek in Review – The Missouri farrago, New York merger, aborted fetal tissue The saga in Missouri over the only abortion facility in the state—Planned Parenthood in St. Louis—continues, as it seems the judge who is handling a suit by Planned Parenthood that seeks to prevent a shutdown is seemingly looking for a way to […]
Brave Catholic Bishops and the Cultural Crisis
Judie Brown CommentaryBy Judie Brown It’s the environment, stupid! At least that’s what the headlines are screaming. They argue that, if you aren’t concerned with clean air, global warming, population, and all the things that threaten being “green,” you are not a responsible citizen of this world. But wait a minute. What about the toxicity of hate-messaging […]