FIRST-PERSON: Reclaiming America’s leadership in global child welfare
As our nation prepares for a new administration, it is impossible to ignore the influence these individuals will have not only on domestic policies but also on the world’s perception of America’s heart and values. The mission of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is one area that offers a profound opportunity for leadership and attention. The department's responsibility to protect the well-being of vulnerable children and families goes far beyond its association with public health. HHS must prioritize child protection.
Pro-life battle must include the Church, pregnancy care center director says
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Monica Henderson says that though abortion in Kentucky has changed after the Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade and the federal right to abortion in 2022, pregnancy support ministry in Kentucky has not.
SBC DIGEST: Sanctity of Human Life resources available; MBTS Journal released
Sanctity of Human Life Sunday resources available By BP Staff NASHVILLE (BP) – The SBC’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission has released a free prayer guide and a free bulletin insert for churches to use in observance of Sanctity of Human Life Sunday Jan 19. January’s emphasis is “Focus on Christian discipleship” on the SBC […]
FIRST-PERSON: Viability does not equal value
When my daughter arrived at 24 weeks’ gestation, my pregnancy tracking app was quick to note she had reached her first viability milestone.
EXPLAINER: 3 takeaways from the 2024 election
As results continue to come in, here are three additional takeaways about the election and how the results are likely to affect issues of life, religious liberty and marriage and family.
Pro-life medical professionals release ‘Women’s Healthcare Declaration’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A coalition of doctors, medical professionals and healthcare policy leaders are urging dignified care for women and calling for accurate information surrounding pregnancy, pregnancy complications and state laws.
FIRST-PERSON: Pregnancy resource centers are essential
When I started building our baby registry, I was immediately overwhelmed by the price tags on basic items every parent and infant needs. Car seat, crib and mattress, stroller, diapers and wipes, bottles, burp clothes — everything easily tallying into the $1,000+ range for budget brands.
Americans OK with IVF, divided over embryo destruction
U.S. adults support in vitro fertilization (IVF) in general but are more divided about destroying embryos created in the process.
FIRST-PERSON: How pro-Life activists should react to the Republican Party platform change
As has been reported in multiple news outlets, the Republican Party significantly amended its issue platform this year. The current language reads:
How the Republican platform compares with SBC resolutions
MILWAUKEE (BP) -- This year’s Republican Party platform is leaner than usual on references to social issues. Nonetheless, it dovetails with the stances of SBC resolutions on a variety of issues.
