St. Augustine and Justice After Dobbs
by John NawnA New England Journal of Medicine article cited Augustine in defense of abortion, though the saint's actual writings reveal his clear opposition. Continue Reading »
The Pro-Life Legacy of Francis Schaeffer
by Christopher TalbotFrancis Schaeffer is very much the “father” of the pro-life movement among protestants. Without his work and influence, Dobbs may never have come to pass. Continue Reading »
Songs That Tell the Truth About Abortion
by Jonathon Van MarenIndeed, political propaganda can deceive—but art derived from experience rarely does. Continue Reading »
“Matthew 25 Catholics”?
by George WeigelThe implication of declaring oneself a “Matthew 25 Catholic” is that supporting a broad range of social services for the poor and needy, welcoming the immigrant, and ticking all the other boxes on the Biden/Pelosi Democrats’ domestic policy agenda constitutes a moral “get out of jail free” card that can be played, first with the electorate, and then, presumably, with the Lord. Continue Reading »
The Stories of the Pro-Life Cause
by Carl R. TruemanWhile abortion was a constitutional right, there seemed little reason to wrestle with the issue in depth. One could be pro-life or pro-choice, but in practice this did not affect most individuals’ engagement in the wider life of the nation. That is no longer the case. Continue Reading »
Elizabeth Warren, Woke Totalitarian
by George WeigelThus self-styled “pro-choice” advocates propose to constrain the choices available to women by driving compassionate and life-affirming care out of business through the porcine regulatory apparatus of the administrative state. Continue Reading »
Life Wins
by R. R. RenoThe decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade offers great encouragement. The justices in the majority detailed technical reasons to support their ruling, reasons arising from their theory of constitutional interpretation. But Justice Alito, author of the majority opinion, often adverts . . . . Continue Reading »
The Myth of the Modern Self
by Carl R. TruemanOnce force and intimidation are necessary, the myth is surely becoming a lie, something that is known to be untrue but to which loyalty is demanded by our cultural powerbrokers anyway. Continue Reading »
How Abortionists Dispose of Their Victims
by Catherine Glenn FosterAre we going to treat the bodies of humans with the basic dignity they were denied in life, or are we going to treat them like trash? We must confront, rather than avoid, the grim realities of the abortion industry in its totality. Continue Reading »
Christians Should Rejoice Over Dobbs
by Carl R. TruemanWhen it comes to abortion, especially after Dobbs, Christians face a choice of social respectability or religious fidelity. And the Christian commentariat already seems divided on which way to go. Continue Reading »
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