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Since 1973, over 65 million abortions have been performed in the U.S., with the World Health Organization estimating 200,000 abortions daily worldwide. Despite the overturning of Roe v.
Read →When women hear messaging on God’s forgiveness of sin but never hear that abortion falls within those bounds of forgiveness, many begin to believe that their pastor’s silence is actually condemnation. Instead of mercy and grace, they perceive judgment.
Read →Are women fully culpable moral agents in their abortion decisions, or are they “second victims” of abortion due to decades of cultural messaging that has fundamentally changed how they perceive pregnancy and abortion? In the post-Dobbs era, how we ultimately answer this question will have a major impact on our approach to public policy. The post Are Women Who Choose Abortion Victims or Perpetrators? appeared first on Vitae Foundation .
Read →For decades, the Pro-Life Movement has worked tirelessly to respond to women facing unexpected pregnancies and defend legal protections for the preborn, but new research suggests that the prevalence of abortion reflects a deeper cultural crisis related to relational trust and commitment in modern relationships. The post Men, Commitment, and Abortion: The Missing Half of the Conversation appeared first on Vitae Foundation .
Read →The global decline in birthrates is linked to women choosing to delay or forgo motherhood, a trend enabled by modern medical technologies such as contraception and abortion. Research indicates that women often perceive unexpected pregnancies as threats to their personal life plans and identities, leading many to choose abortion as a means of self-preservation rather than a moral decision, with cultural norms and a sense of agency playing significant roles in these choices.
Read →Pregnancy centers are legitimate medical clinics that provide early pregnancy confirmation, reproductive education, and whole-women support, often staffed by licensed medical professionals and adhering to state healthcare standards. These centers offer full information on all pregnancy options, including parenting, adoption, and abortion, and provide ongoing support regardless of a woman's decision, emphasizing empowerment rather than persuasion.
Read →Carl Landwehr, founder of Vitae Foundation, pioneered an evidence-based, pro-woman messaging strategy in pro-life advocacy by collaborating with consumer psychologist Dr. Charles Kenny, which revolutionized the movement's approach to abortion messaging.
Read →Sean Corcoran, CEO of Men for Life, shares his personal experience of losing his first son to abortion and the subsequent impact on his life, including addiction and homelessness. Men for Life aims to involve men in the abortion conversation by promoting authentic biblical masculinity and supporting Pregnancy Resource Centers with a Fatherhood Program.
Read →Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, local newspapers have been 2.5 times more likely to cover abortion as a political issue rather than focusing on the women affected by it.
Read →Vitae Foundation research shows that presenting facts alone does not change minds on abortion, as people often evaluate the issue based on complex emotional, relational, and financial circumstances. Effective engagement requires emotional safety, empathy, storytelling, calm communication, and asking open-ended questions to foster reflection and understanding.
Read →Vitae Foundation has developed a strategic plan to serve the Pro-Life Movement by focusing on emotional research and equipping counselors to better address abortion-related trauma. Their upcoming twelfth Emotional Research study will focus solely on men to help them provide life-affirming support and protect children, born and preborn.
Read →Men who have experienced abortion report feelings of isolation, anger, and broken self-perception similar to women, according to a men's recovery study conducted by Care Net. The study found that men benefit most from healing when supported by other men who share their abortion experiences, with hope found through the Gospel and mutual support.
Read →The Vitae Foundation highlights the need for research on how men emotionally respond to abortion and their involvement in decisions regarding unexpected pregnancies. Their upcoming study aims to develop messages that encourage men to support women and embrace fatherhood, addressing the emotional and psychological effects men face after abortion experiences.
Read →The abortion industry strategically sidelines men in abortion decisions, portraying them as outsiders and obstacles to maintain control over the debate. Kevin, a man whose girlfriend aborted their child without his consent, exemplifies the emotional pain men experience and the lack of support available to them in the abortion process.
Read →Pro-life activists are encouraged to engage in community efforts such as writing pharmacists to oppose abortion pills, starting pro-life clubs, holding protests, and displaying banners on highway overpasses. Effective activism at abortion facilities includes participating in 40 Days for Life campaigns, offering help to those considering abortion pills, sidewalk counseling, and hosting prayer vigils or special events to honor abortion victims and promote the pro-life message.
Read →Missouri's Amendment 3 proposes to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution with broad language that allows abortion up to birth for mental health reasons and removes parental consent and notification requirements. The amendment also includes expansive provisions covering reproductive health care, raising concerns about potential future applications such as medicalized gender transition for minors.
Read →The text provides information related to Missouri's abortion amendment through the Vitae Foundation's platform. It includes contact details, recent posts, and organizational information but does not specify the content of the amendment itself.
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