On September 2 supporters of Birthline will gather to celebrate the anniversary of an organisation that for 50 years has been providing a phone counselling service for women facing an unexpected pregnancy. But its future is less certain as donations dwindle and the general community seemingly becomes more accepting of abortion.
United States Catholic bishops have welcomed the Supreme Court ruling on abortion laws and called on Americans to “come together to build a society and economy…where every woman has the support and resources to bring her child into this world with love”.
In the aftermath of the abortion debate, it is important that we understand the significance of the law which passed in February.
The message of ‘love them both’ – referring to the mother and the unborn child – came through loud and clear to approximately 5000 people who braved the rain to participate in the Walk for Life rally in Adelaide on Saturday.