Challenge to US abortion laws – could we see a momentous decision?

Challenge to US abortion laws – could we see a momentous decision?

A case is currently before the US Supreme Court, the outcome of which could be “absolutely momentous” and a godsend for unborn babies – by upending Roe vs Wade. As many will know, Roe v Wade was the landmark American legal case in which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1973 that individual state laws…

Parents fighting to give birth to Down syndrome children

Parents fighting to give birth to Down syndrome children

‘They almost broke me’: Parents fighting to give birth to children with Down syndrome Stuff co.nz 18 July 2021 Family First Comment: A disturbing but insightful read from Jehan Casinader “Fewer children are being born with Down syndrome. Is the health system leading more parents to terminate?” Answer – quite likely – and the new abortion…

Experiencing grief after abortion – but afraid to share

Experiencing grief after abortion – but afraid to share

Women who experience post-abortion grief say it’s a pain often not recognised and a hard thing to talk about ABC News 10 July 2021 Family First Comment: Interesting coverage from mainstream media outlet in Australia! “Marie regrets having an abortion. Jessie doesn’t. But they both experienced grief. But those who do experience grief say the politics make…

March for Life Promo 2021

March for Life Promo 2021

New Zealand has one of the most liberal abortion laws in the world. Unborn children in New Zealand don’t have the right to life. Countless women and families have been wounded physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We will not back down. Nor remain silent. For the voice of the voiceless must be heard… and seen. Join…

Bernard Moran: How the “Born Alive” rule stymies legal protection of preborn babies

Bernard Moran: How the “Born Alive” rule stymies legal protection of preborn babies

I guess many people wonder why Parliament cannot pass a law recognising a preborn baby as a unique human person. The “Born Alive” rule stands in the way. A lawyer once explained to me that the rule is “settled” in western Parliamentary common law and NZ alone can’t dispense with it. The Born Alive rule…