My Journey through Abortion
By an anonymous father. When I was around the age of 19 my girlfriend came to me one day and told me we were going to have a baby. We …
Euthanasia: The Problem with Definitions
As someone who has discussed euthanasia on talkback radio, I am concerned that a significant proportion of the community is confused about what euthanasia is. I worry that euthanasia may …
Euthanasia and the Good Death
Written by Rev. Dr. Peter Barnes The arrival of the Greens as a real political force in Australia has meant, among other things, that euthanasia is going to be promoted …
Abortion and the Greens
Written by Rev. Dr. Peter Barnes Recent elections in Australia have seen the rise of the Greens as a political force, and the Labor Party in particular has become beholden …
Abortion: Is the Pro-Life Position Winnable?
Written by Rev. Dr. Peter Barnes Introduction In 1984 I wrote a booklet on abortion entitled Open Your Mouth for the Dumb: Abortion and the Christian (Banner of Truth), and …
Evil Naked & Evil Adorned
Written by Dr Noel Weeks Senior Lecturer in Ancient History Sometimes we wonder whether the society around us has lost all moral sensitivity. Is there any point protesting against things …
The Awful Wonder
A true account by “Anne” “Do you know how many Catholic babies end up in orphanages?” Why did she say that as if that was the worst thing that could …
“My Foetus”
Julia Black’s father set up the Marie Stopes clinic, which is the UK’s largest abortion provider outside the National Health Service. She grew up with an unquestioning belief in a …
Annabel
Written by Susannah Bates The time is now. Annabel heard The Voice in her heart. Instantly she began to kick and push with all her might. She struggled and struggled. …