Tag: sanctity of life
"Such considerations turn human lives into checkmarks on a page rather than the sacred mystery they are," he wrote.
Moore: Sanctity of human life takes priority during pandemic
by Tom Strode WASHINGTON, March 26, 2020 (BP) — The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic “is no time to turn our eyes away from the sanctity of human life,” Southern Baptist ethicistRead More
Southern Baptist ethicist Russell Moore expressed gratitude for the Senate's intention to vote...
Senate prepares to act on two pro-life bills
by Tom Strode EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was updated to correct the date of the Senate votes. WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2020 (BP) — Pro-life advocates in the U.S. Senate willRead More
Abortions made up 4 percent of the organization's total medical services for the year.
Planned Parenthood reports increased number of abortions
by Tess Schoonhoven WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 8, 2020 (BP) — Planned Parenthood Federation of America’s (PPFA) 2018-2019 annual report released Monday (Jan. 6) showed that the organization performed 345,672 abortionRead More
The number of abortions fell in one year by more than 13,000 to 623,471 in 2016...
New report shows abortions continue to decline
by Tom Strode WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2019 (BP) — The latest statistics demonstrate once again reported abortions in the United States have continued to decline. The number of abortions fellRead More
That rate marked an 8 percent drop from the previous figure of 14.6 in 2014.
Abortion continues to ebb, the reasons why debated
by Tom StrodeWASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2019 (BP) — After a record low in the U.S. abortion rate, pro-life advocates and an abortion rights research organization have offered differing explanations. TheRead More
The Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA), the American Medical Association and more than 20 states are among the parties that filed lawsuits
Planned Parenthood, allies challenge HHS pro-life rule
by Tom Strode WASHINGTON, March 06, 2019 (BP) — Planned Parenthood and its allies are not going down without a fight to protect the tens of millions of dollars theRead More