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Embracing the value of human life
The Adelaide Archdiocese has introduced a new initiative aimed at upholding the sanctity of life. Fr Dean Marin and James Lloyd explain the rationale behind the project.
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The Adelaide Archdiocese has introduced a new initiative aimed at upholding the sanctity of life. Fr Dean Marin and James Lloyd explain the rationale behind the project.
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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.
A significant increase in telephone calls and a dramatic decrease in donations have added to the challenges faced by the Birthline Pregnancy Support service in recent months.
It’s a topic no-one seems to want to talk about, but abortion trauma is rife in our community according to Julie Cook, national director of Abortion Grief Australia.
As debate rages over abortion, Juli Sharpe, executive officer of Genesis Pregnancy Support, speaks about her experience of helping women facing an unplanned pregnancy.
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