Right or wrong? Pro-life or pro-choice? When does life begin? These articles offer insights into the hot-button issues of abortion ethics.
The terms “pro-life” and “pro-choice” are used in our society quite a bit. But what is the definition of “pro-life?” And the implications that go along with the term? How do we exemplify a “pro-life” stance in our approach to life itself? What exactly is “pro-life,” anyway? Caring Network is a pro-life organization in the…
There are few moments more important than finding out you’re pregnant. Reactions can vary between emotional extremes. But one thing everyone has in common is a need to be well informed. What, exactly, are the details of how a pregnancy develops? When does an embryo “become a baby?” As a woman is working through a…
I recently read a heartwarming article about Andrea Bocelli, a famous singer whose mother refused to abort him after learning he would be born with severe birth defects. The prognosis proved to be true. Andrea Bocelli was born with congenital glaucoma and was blind by the age of twelve. But life can still be worth…
Each January we celebrate the Sanctity of Human Life. It’s a time to honor God’s creation of life, from the tiniest form in the womb to the oldest member of society. This is also a great time to have discussions with children or teenagers regarding the value of life. What exactly is Sanctity of Human…
Empowering women. It’s a tagline we often hear, causing the words to lose their . . . power. Yet empowering women is crucial to our work at Caring Network as women facing unplanned pregnancies agonize over life-altering decisions. One goal of our work is that the women who visit any of our Caring Network locations…
The value of the unborn is the cornerstone of the pro-life movement. We believe that life inside of the womb is just as valuable as life outside of the womb. Nothing spells this out more plainly than the SLED argument. For years, those who are pro-life have been using the SLED test to articulate the…
What do you think about when you hear the term “pro-life?” Do you think about a viewpoint intended to oppress women, or do you think about empowering women? Unfortunately, the media is doing an effective job at redefining pro-life to mean “anti-woman.” This could not be further from the truth. Pro-life is pro-woman, and Caring…
In today’s political climate, there are a lot of “hot button” topics that are in the news on a regular basis. One of the primary topics up for debate is abortion legislation, both on a national and state-wide level. How do you navigate these topics with those in your life who may not be pro-life…
