Ensoulment
The question raised regarding ensoulment of the human zygote is indeed a critical question of the day. While it is true that the Magisterium has…
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October 2010
When does human life begin? The final answer
A human embryologist speaks out about socio-legal issues involving the human embryo. Since 1973, when Roe v. Wade was adjudicated, there have been many socio-legal…
ABAC – Personhood
WHEN DOES HUMAN LIFE BEGIN: THE FINAL ANSWER By C. Ward Kischer, Ph.D.An embryologist speaks out about issues involving the human embryo. WHEN DO HUMAN BEINGS…
Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis
Director of the American Bioethics Advisory Commission Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) refers to the screening of human embryos for genetic defects. IVF is often used…
When do human beings begin? ‘Scientific’ myths and scientific facts
Dianne N. Irving, M.A., Ph.D. Professor of PhilosophyDominican House of StudiesWashington, D.C. 20017 [Note: This article was originally published in “Abortion and Rights,” a special edition…
Egocentric Manipulation of Nature
In Michigan’s Compiled Laws, the fetal protection act is precise on punishing individuals who harm or kill a fetus—or embryo!—during an intentional assault.
ABAC – Margaret Sanger
The founder of Planned Parenthood remains a controversial figure, even decades after her death. Pro-life activists point to her widely published views as proof that…
ABAC – Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood holds the copyright on other publications by Margaret Sanger, and she was a very powerful writer. If Planned Parenthood were proud of what…
The Crowning Insult to Mother Teresa
The Nobel Prizes carry a certain level of prestige with them, even though few recipients of the prizes are on the saintly level of Blessed Mother Teresa.
Practicality, Pragmatism, and Polls
As the great-great-granddaughter of former slaves, I am ETERNALLY grateful that Abraham Lincoln DID risk the Union, fought the Civil War, and abolished slavery.
Introduction to Eugenics
By John Cavanaugh-O’Keefe The principal manifestations of eugenics are racism and abortion; eugenics is the basis for “scientific racism” and laid the foundation for legalizing…
Hardness of Heart v. Undeniable Truth
The pressing need to convince a broken world that human persons have a right to be respected from the beginning of their existence grows more serious with the passing of each day.