Mystery of the Mind
The story of Martin Pistorius: Scientists have the first 'conversation' with a patient in a vegetative state “Neuroscientists have come to believe that as many as 40 percent of those in a vegetative state
Selective Reduction: Another name for abortion
‘Selective Reduction’ A recent article in the New York Times titled ‘The Two-Minus-One Pregnancy’ described the practice of selective reduction, and its growing use to ‘reduce’ the number of unborn babies in a pregnancy
Down Syndrome and prenatal screening
In a guest post in the New York Times (December 14, 2010), Amy Julia Becker wrote about her third pregnancy and prenatal screening. When Julia Becker was expecting her third child, she and her
Withdrawing nutrition and hydration from disabled infants
The Canadian Paediatric Society's Bioethics Committee released a statement in April 2011 concerning the withholding and withdrawing of what is referred to as artificial nutrition and hydration. Artificial nutrition and hydration means that food and
Women hurt – After abortion
A new initiative in Ireland called Women Hurt was formed to help women who regret their abortions. The group consists of women who have had abortions and have been adversely affected by them. Their
Planned Parenthood Director quits after witnessing an abortion procedure
Abby Johnson is a former Planned Parenthood director of an abortion facility in Bryan-College Station, Texas. In September 2009, Abby had an experience that would forever change her view on the issue of
Eliminating the imperfect
In May 1967, the Standing Committee on Health and Welfare was formed. This federal Committee was charged with considering bills on abortion among other things and to hear representations from interested parties on the
Jack Kevorkian – Dr. Death
Euthanasia and assisted suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian, also known as Dr. Death, died on June 3rd at the age of 83 at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. Kevorkian was involved in more than
Giving A Voice To The Voiceless – Pro Life Video Challenge Winners Announced
We were impressed by the quality of the entries. Action Life is pleased to announce the winners of its first video challenge contest. We extend our congratulations to: First prize: Eric Jette, 17, St. Joseph's High School, Nepean Second prize: Ellis Maveety, 14, St. Francis Xavier High School, Ottawa Third prize: Culture of Life Club, Lakeshore Catholic High School, Port Colborne.
Abortion Numbers & Stats
----- Original Message ----- From: Action Life To: letters@thecitizen.canwest.com Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 1:22 PM Subject: People show biases by using numbers wrongly. Mr. R.'s letter to the editor disputes previous letter writer David