Christians are encouraged to apply biblical principles when voting by assessing candidates' character and stances on issues like marriage, abortion, and religious liberty. The article also stresses the importance of voter registration, church involvement in political education, and active participation in the cultural and political process to support leaders aligned with a biblical worldview.
Senate Republicans have scheduled a confirmation hearing for Dr. Heidi Overton, President Trump's nominee for FDA Commissioner, on September 24, with her anti-abortion record drawing both support from groups like Americans United for Life and criticism from Democrats and abortion-rights advocates.
Bruce Cherry and Vicky Cherry host a Pro-Life Radio episode featuring Margaret Hennen, Executive Director of the Osceola Pregnancy Center in Kissimmee, Florida, discussing the center's work supporting pregnant women, including pregnancy confirmation, discipleship, and providing baby supplies. They also address the impact of Florida's six-week abortion ban, the challenges faced by bilingual communities served by the center, and the importance of offering hope and support to women considering abortion.
The UK Parliament rejected the assisted suicide Bill by 286 votes to 270 after two years of national debate, with opposition from leaders of Labour, the Conservatives, Reform UK, and the Liberal Democrats, and no Northern Irish MPs voting in favor. This defeat follows a similar rejection in Scotland earlier in the year and is seen as significant for right-to-life campaigners, demonstrating continued parliamentary resistance to legalizing assisted suicide despite media support for change.
Senator Josh Hawley and a committee of pastors released a 'Declaration for Life' calling on Congress to ban the chemical abortion drug mifepristone, highlighting that life is the most foundational right as stated in the Declaration of Independence. Hawley emphasized that only Congress can act to remove mifepristone from the FDA's approved drug schedule and criticized the lack of legislative action despite the drug's widespread use and associated health risks.
Canada will hold a vote on October 7 on Bill C-218, which aims to prevent mental illness from qualifying someone for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), with the program set to expand to include mental illness in March 2027 if the bill fails. MP Andrew Lawton, who has personal experience with mental illness and suicidal ideation, supports the bill, emphasizing the importance of hope and recovery rather than assisted death for those suffering from mental disorders.
The City of Snyder, Texas, moved forward with a Sanctuary City for the Unborn ordinance banning abortion and abortion trafficking after a unanimous 6-0 vote on the first reading, with a final vote scheduled for October 5. The ordinance prohibits elective abortions and abortion trafficking within Snyder, extends private enforcement mechanisms, and includes exemptions for medical emergencies and certain fertility treatments, allowing civil actions against violators but not against women seeking abortions.
The Wilberforce Academy is a six-day intensive program that equips young Christians with biblical perspectives on cultural issues such as abortion, Islam, gender ideology, and more, aiming to raise a new generation of leaders committed to serving Christ in all areas of public life. Participants reported life-changing experiences, with some alumni now holding influential positions in law and government, demonstrating the Academy's long-term impact on Christian leadership and cultural engagement.
Judy Markey, a beloved Chicago radio host who co-hosted the Kathy and Judy Show on WGN-AM from 1989 to 2009, died by assisted suicide at a Swiss clinic on September 11, 2026, after battling a debilitating neurological disorder diagnosed in 2024. She made the decision to end her life under Switzerland's Medical Aid in Dying law, supported by her family and friends, and was known for openly discussing topics such as assisted suicide on her show with co-host Kathy O'Malley.
Two women, Clara Munger Boyer and KPS, have filed a federal lawsuit against Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota (PPMNS), alleging they were coerced into abortions without proper informed consent or counseling at Planned Parenthood facilities in Minnesota. Both women describe experiencing significant pressure from family members and the fathers of their babies, with PPMNS staff failing to provide adequate information about the abortion procedures or address their moral objections and distress before performing the abortions.
Rep. Chris Smith hosted a Special Order on the House floor to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits federal Medicaid funds from being used for abortion.
Modern liberalism has expanded the concept of human rights to include actions that Catholic teaching deems morally wrong, such as abortion. Frank Wright contrasts this with the Catholic view of natural rights based on St.
Angela Costigan, a pro-life lawyer who took on numerous legal cases to obtain rights for the unborn child, died on July 14 at the age of 83. She was involved in significant cases such as Tremblay v.
Jeanne Head, who led pro-life efforts at the United Nations for decades and served as vice president for international affairs for the National Right to Life Committee, died on July 1 at the age of 94 in Omaha, Nebraska. She co-founded several pro-life organizations, lobbied delegates at the UN and other international meetings, and mentored activists in international pro-life advocacy throughout her career.
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently heard oral arguments in State of Louisiana v. FDA, a case challenging the FDA's policy allowing chemical abortion drugs to be mailed without an in-person medical exam, a policy initiated during the Covid-19 pandemic and continued by both the Biden and Trump administrations.
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America Candidate Fund endorsed Zach Lahn for governor of Iowa, highlighting his strong pro-life stance and contrasting him with Democrat Rob Sand's position on abortion.
The removal of restrictions on chemical abortion drugs like mifepristone by the Biden administration, citing cases where the drug was misused and caused serious health complications, including infection and death. It also criticizes recent claims that pregnancy is non-binary, affirming that pregnancy is a binary state and emphasizing that a child is a unique human being from conception.
Liechtenstein's Parliament voted 13-12 to legalize abortion up to 12 weeks, but Hereditary Prince Alois has vowed to veto the bill, as he must sanction laws for them to take effect according to the Constitution. The prince opposes the legislation because he believes it does not sufficiently uphold the protection of unborn life, and nearly 80% of Liechtenstein's population is Roman Catholic, which opposes abortion.
Planned Parenthood declared on social media that 'people of all genders need abortions,' linking its abortion services with support for gender-fluid ideology. This statement prompted pushback, including from liberals, who questioned the notion that men can get pregnant in response to the September 4 Instagram post.
Virginia voters will soon decide on a proposed constitutional amendment that would establish an absolute right to abortion, with language that does not restrict abortion rights to adults and could allow unaccompanied minors to obtain abortions at any time for any reason. Pro-life advocates, including Catholic Bishop Barry Knestout, are actively opposing the amendment by warning that it threatens health regulations protecting women and could lead to increased abortion extremism in the state.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new scientific study to test drinking water for more than 1,400 contaminants, including the abortion drugs mifepristone and misoprostol, using samples from several metropolitan areas.
The British Parliament recently voted on an assisted suicide bill that was supported by some commentators as a solution to the challenges posed by an aging population and the associated fiscal and cultural crises. The bill was promoted as a way to reduce costs related to pensions, the NHS, and care, while critics highlighted concerns about the true voluntariness of the choice for those receiving lethal drugs.
Pro-lifers emphasize that their concern is not about individuals' sexual behavior but about preventing abortions. Josh Brahm of Equal Rights Institute discusses this perspective in the podcast episode titled 'It’s About the Babies, Not Your Sex Life.
Éric Lanthier, a candidate for the Conservative Party of Quebec in the Pontiac riding, withdrew after a newspaper article highlighted his social conservative views, including opposition to abortion and same-sex marriage. PCQ leader Éric Duhaime stated that Lanthier's withdrawal was accepted to avoid distraction for the party, which officially holds a pro-abortion stance, reflecting the narrow boundaries on social issues within Canadian political discourse.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is seeking to punish pro-life organizations Heartbeat International and RealOptions for informing women about abortion pill reversal, demanding millions in penalties and restrictions on their speech. Three women testified in court that after taking mifepristone and regretting their decision, they sought and received help from these organizations to continue their pregnancies, resulting in healthy children and highlighting the impact of the contested information described by California as 'hope.
Virginia voters will decide on November 3rd two amendments sponsored by Northern Virginia Democrats: one to enshrine unrestricted abortion rights up to birth in the state constitution, and another to remove the constitutional ban on same-sex marriage while codifying recognition of transgender identity. The abortion amendment would protect a broad range of reproductive health care including abortion and reduce parental oversight, while the same-sex marriage amendment eliminates religious liberty protections and supports commercial surrogacy as a family formation method for homosexual couples.
On September 14, the Snyder, Texas City Council unanimously advanced an ordinance declaring the city a Sanctuary City for the Unborn, which prohibits elective abortions and abortion trafficking within the city and extends enforcement from detectable heartbeat to fertilization. A similar ordinance was considered and tabled by the Jayton City Council, and both ordinances align with a measure previously adopted by Scurry County, featuring private enforcement mechanisms targeting abortion providers and traffickers but not penalizing women seeking abortions.
Lena Dunham and her husband Luis Felber welcomed their first baby via surrogate due to Dunham's hysterectomy from endometriosis. A decade earlier, Dunham expressed support for abortion rights and stated she wished she had had an abortion herself, highlighting a contrast with her current role as a mother.
A Greek couple, Cristina Rapti-Tzelepi and Constantinos Raptis, welcomed a baby girl named Georgia after implanting an embryo that had been frozen for 22 years following the death of their 21-year-old son Giorgos in a motor accident. Georgia was born just before Cristina reached the age limit for IVF procedures in Greece, and the couple considers her a continuation of their family story and a second chance at life after their loss.
