Pro-Life Q&As

Is it normal for me to be dealing with troubling emotions as the result of a past abortion? It happened years ago, but I still have a really hard time coping with my feelings.

Should I have an abortion if my baby is likely to be born with a serious – potentially fatal – medical condition?

What can I do to discourage my terminally ill father from seeking out a doctor to help him end his life? He’s dying of cancer, and though his condition isn’t dire yet, he’s extremely depressed and has been talking about physician-assisted suicide. How can I show him that he has purpose and hope despite his …

What are some of the symptoms associated with Post-Abortion Syndrome?

Does the Bible really say that preborn life is sacred? I’m a Bible-believing Christian and a dedicated pro-life activist. I’ve never doubted that Scripture supports the sanctity of life in the womb (as, for example, in Psalm 139:13-16). Then a skeptical friend directed my attention to Exodus 22:21-24, where the penalty for causing a woman …

What can I do to help other women discover freedom from the emotional and psychological aftermath of an abortion? I know firsthand how devastating it can be to wrestle with post-abortive guilt. But I’m happy to say that in Jesus Christ I’ve found joy in being released from that burden and forgiven for my past …

What does our church need to know before launching an adoption ministry? What’s involved in tackling a project like this? Can you suggest any resources?

My doctor told me that I’ll be risking my own life by carrying my baby to term. Should I have an abortion? I was so excited when I learned that I was pregnant, but now I’m devastated and confused.

Do you have any advice or suggestions for funding the adoption process?

How do I reconcile my pro-life beliefs with capital punishment? I’m extremely committed to upholding the sanctity of human life. As a result, I’ve been active for years in the pro-life movement, defending the rights of the unborn and speaking out against euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. The other day, however, a friend caught me up …

Is there a connection between birth control and abortion? My wife and I would like to have a family someday, but for a number of reasons we don’t feel ready yet. During our two years of marriage we’ve sought the Lord’s guidance and have never questioned our decision to postpone childbearing through the responsible use …

Is it possible to be pro-life and pro-war at the same time? I’m a Christian and a strong pro-lifer, and I’ve wrestled with this issue many times in my mind over the past several years. The biblical commandment is clear: “Thou shalt not kill” (Exodus 20:13). As I see it, killing is killing, no matter …

Can you provide my spouse and me with any guidance or suggest any resources as we begin the adoption process?

Why shouldn’t I have an abortion?

Would it really be a good idea to make abortion illegal? Don’t get me wrong. I’m a committed Christian and a convinced pro-lifer. I don’t just want to make abortion rare – if possible, I’d like to eliminate it altogether. But I’m also confused about the way we’re trying to do this in the pro-life community. …

Can you recommend materials or organizations that reach out to women who are struggling with the effects of Post-Abortion Syndrome?

Physician-assisted suicide is positioned by some as a caring response to the challenge of dying. But is it?