Must Viewing: “The Biology of Prenatal Development”

From a biological standpoint, human development commences at fertilization, when a woman and a man each contribute 23 of their own chromosomes through the union of their reproductive cells. This is the opening of “The Biology of Prenatal Development.” The Endowment for Human Development (EHD) presents itself as both a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving … Read more

Studies blast ‘safe abortion’ myths

When considering abortion, a woman is likely to be more concerned with immediate fears for her livelihood than possible complications from the “simple procedure.” She has been prepared to assume that a trip to her local abortion facility is safe, given that it is legal. It is commonly assumed that American women seeking abortions are … Read more

Do “both sides” really celebrate the decline in the number of abortions?

A closer examination of “Abortion Incidence and Service Availability in the United States, 2011,” authored by Rachel K. Jones and Jenna Jerman of the Guttmacher Institute, prompts a number of considerations. The findings are well-known, and the headline is a welcome addition to the discourse. As Jones and Jerman summarize, the estimated number of abortions … Read more

Abortions in Pennsylvania rise sharply in latest figures. Complication rate increases by an astounding 45.6 percent

A comprehensive examination of the most recent abortion statistics from Pennsylvania reveals a number of concerning trends. To begin with, the total number of abortions in the state increased significantly in 2022 compared to 2021. A total of 34,838 abortions were performed in Pennsylvania in 2022, representing an increase of 1,632 over the 2021 figures. … Read more

Pro-lifers advance four bills in Montana House

Once again, the category of elections having consequences is exemplified by the advancement of four pro-life bills in Montana on Monday. These bills were advanced despite the lack of a pro-abortion governor to thwart their life-saving efforts. All four bills passed with a margin of 67-33, with Republicans voting in favor and Democrats voting in … Read more

Imaging technology of tiny coffin demonstrates the value ancient Egyptians “placed on life even in the first weeks of its inception”

Back in mid-2014, I wrote a post that was a huge hit! It was called “The Hearts of the Ancients Were Not Hardened to the Deaths of Children and Preborn: What About Us?” The heart of the story is this: it is sometimes claimed that because there were so many deaths of young children, as … Read more

Talking about abortion….truthfully

It is difficult to find adequate words to express my admiration for Christine Flowers’s essay, which is remarkable for its brevity and depth of insight. In just 486 words, Flowers presents a compelling argument in favor of the pro-life position. “So let’s talk about abortion” is an excellent example of a well-written and thought-provoking article … Read more

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro threatens to do away with life-affirming program that has served more than 350,000 women over nearly 30 years

A recent download of a photograph onto a mobile phone depicted a cherubic infant grinning for the camera, eyes alight with joy. This infant was the beneficiary of assistance provided by the Pennsylvania Pregnancy and Parenting Support Services program, which is administered by Real Alternatives, Inc. Pennsylvania Democrat Governor Josh Shapiro has threatened to terminate … Read more