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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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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?

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Post-Abortion Emotional Struggles

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.

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

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

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Aging Loved Ones and Physician-Assisted Suicide

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 …

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Post-Abortive Symptoms

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

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Bible Suggests That the Unborn Child Is Less Than Human?

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 …

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Post-Abortive Woman Wants to Help Others Overcome Guilt

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 …

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Church Group Wants to Start an Adoption Ministry

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?

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Pregnant Woman With Serious Health Risk Wonders About Abortion

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.

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Concerned About Having Enough Money for Adoption

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

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Pro-Life Perspective on the Death Penalty

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 …

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Contraception and the “Culture of Death”

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 …

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Pro-Life Perspective on War

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 …

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Couple Seeking Information on Adoption

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

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Reasons to Choose Life When Facing a Crisis Pregnancy

Why shouldn’t I have an abortion?

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Criminalizing Abortion and Practical Application of Law

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. …