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Considering Abortion

Considering Abortion? If you or someone you know has an unexpected pregnancy and isn’t sure what to do, the following expert-reviewed resources and referrals can help provide a calming support and guidance in weighing complex decisions.

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Therapeutic Interventions for an Adopted Child

Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Traditional parenting techniques don’t always work for a child who has experienced trauma — and most adopted children have experienced trauma. An adopted child and their parents often need more support than they can get from only talk therapy. That’s where therapeutic parenting comes in: techniques that …

IVF: Moral and Ethical Considerations

What’s your opinion of in vitro fertilization (IVF)?

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What the Bible Says About the Beginning of Life

The Bible is far from silent on the topic of the sanctity of human life, especially preborn life in the womb.

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Finding Emotional Healing After an Abortion

How can I deal with the guilt I feel over a past abortion? I thought I’d get over it quickly and move on with my life, but my regret has gotten worse over the years. I feel trapped, isolated, and desperate.

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Reversal of “Abortion Pill” Mifepristone (RU-486)

Is it possible to reverse or block mifepristone or Mifeprex once a woman takes it for an abortion? My friend recently went to a clinic for an abortion, and she was given a prescription for this drug. I talked with her this morning, and she told me she had just taken the drug. But she …

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How to Adopt Through the Foster Care System

Can you provide my spouse and me with any guidance or resource suggestions as we consider adopting a child through the foster care system?

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Scriptural Basis for Defending Human Life

Where does the Bible speak about the “sanctity of human life”? I’ve noticed that the more widely a phrase or slogan gets thrown around, the fuzzier its meaning seems to become. This one is a good example. I’m forever hearing Christians talk about “the sanctity of human life” in church, on Christian radio and television, …

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How to Fight Human Trafficking

How can I get involved with the effort to protect and rescue the innocent victims of sexual exploitation? Recently I read an article about “human trafficking” and “sexual slavery” right here in our own community! I knew that things like this were happening in third world countries but had no idea that they were also …

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Single Adult Considering Adoption

Should I, as an unmarried adult, think seriously about adopting a child? How does your ministry feel about single-parent adoption? I’m deeply concerned about children in this country and around the world, and I’d like to do my part.

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International Adoptions

Can you help me understand the ins and outs of adopting a child from outside the United States – possibly from a developing country? How does the international adoption process work? I’m concerned about children around the world. Do you have any advice or suggestions?

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Understanding a Post-Abortal Friend

Why won’t my friend talk about her abortion? It’s obvious that she’s in bad shape emotionally, and I’d like to help her. But every time I try to broach the subject, she clams up. Do you have any insights into what she might be thinking?

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Interracial or Intercultural Adoption

Would you advise adopting a child from another country or a different ethnic group? My spouse and I are seriously interested in helping a child who needs a home, but we’re unsure about the potential risks and challenges that come with interracial or intercultural adoption.

Wait No More: Focus on the Family’s Foster Care and Adoption Program

Can you tell me more about your foster care and adoption outreach? I’ve heard that Focus on the Family is actively involved in promoting adoption and ministering to the needs of children in foster care.

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Man Overcoming Abortion Guilt Wants to Help Others

What can I do to help other men find freedom from the emotional and psychological aftermath of being involved in an abortion? Years ago I pressured a girlfriend to have an abortion. I struggled with guilt, shame, and remorse for a long time. But I’m happy to say that in Jesus Christ I’ve found joy …

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Wants Referral to Local PRC

I’m pregnant and I don’t know what to do. Can you direct me to a local Pregnancy Resource Center or some other source of help?

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Open and Closed Adoption

In an adoption situation, what are the pros and cons of preserving and maintaining the child’s relationship with his or her birth mother? My spouse and I are seriously considering adopting a child, but we haven’t yet decided whether to make it an “open” or a “closed” arrangement. What would you recommend?

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Wants to Advocate for Sanctity of Human Life

How can I become more actively involved in promoting a broader awareness of the sanctity of human life? I have a strong desire to take a stand in defense of innocent preborn children. Any suggestions or recommendations?

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Wondering Whether to Abort a Child Diagnosed With a Disabling Medical Problem

Should I have an abortion if my baby is likely to be born with a serious – potentially disabling – medical condition? My doctor has assured me that this is the case, and I’m at a loss to know what to do. I’m devastated and overwhelmed.

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Abortion and “Health of the Mother”

Is it possible to be consistently pro-life while still making an exception for abortion in cases when the life of the mother is at risk? What’s your perspective on this difficult ethical question?