Washington Post article on Abortion and Down Syndrome
Here is a link to a recent (March 5, 2018) article in the Washington Post entitled “Babies with Down syndrome are put on center stage in the U.S. abortion fight.” And here is a link to a comment by Dave Andrusko in the National Right to Life News on the Post article. Andrusko notes that this discussion […]
Richard Doerflinger’s Analysis of Assisted Suicide in Oregon
Here is a research paper by Richard Doerflinger. The report is entitled “Oregon’s Assisted Suicides: The Up-to-Date Reality in 2017.” In his analysis, Doerflinger comments on the official reports issued by the state of Oregon. Here is his conclusion: “This is the updated reality of physician-assisted suicide in the state whose law is seen as a […]
Chris Kaczor’s devastating rebuttal of an article by Chemerinsky and Goodwin defending abortion rights
Here is a link to an excellent essay by Chris Kaczor. The essay, which is entitled “The Ostrich Defense of Abortion,” is a critique of a recent law review article by Chemerinsky and Goodwin. Here is a portion of Kaczor’s conclusion: “In sum, Chemerinsky and Goodwin’s defense of legal abortion does not take into account, let […]
“Moral Disengagement–Mechanisms Propelling the Euthanasia/PAS Movement”
That’s the title of a recent article by Fabian Stahle, a Swedish researcher. The article was noted in a recent post by Alex Schadenberg. Here is the abstract of Stahle’s article: “The international movement that promotes the legalisation of euthanasia/physician-assisted suicide (PAS) is propelled by highly potent psychological mechanisms to overcome the resistance to its agenda. […]
“Dishonoring the Dead: Moral and Constitutional Considerations on Fetal Disposition”
Here is a link to essay by Deidre Cooper and Kody Cooper discussing a Texas law requiring the humane disposition of fetal remains. The essay also critiques a recent federal court decision enjoining the Texas law. Here is the conclusion of the essay: “[The federal judge] dredges up the tired bad-faith argument, that Texans are just trying to […]
Wesley Smith on the “Gerber Baby”
Here is a link to an excellent piece by Wesley Smith on the selection of Lucas Warren, a baby with Down syndrome, as the Gerber Baby of 2018.
“Unwelcome Guests: Disabled People and the New Eugenics”
Here is a link to a recently published essay by my colleague Steve Mikochik who explains why disabled people are so concerned about the legalization of assisted suicide.
“Beyond Roe: A Global Roadmap for the Pro-Life Movement”
Here is a link to a very good piece by Stefano Gennarini published by Public Discourse. Here are his concluding paragraphs— “We find ourselves at a pivotal moment in the history of the pro-life movement internationally. And it requires President Trump to once again challenge the status quo. His willingness to defy the seemingly unassailable orthodoxies of […]
Wesley Smith on Death with Dignity
Here is a link to a good column by Wesley Smith on true death with dignity
Germain Grisez, R.I.P.
Here is a link to a very good essay by John Finnis on Germain Grisez. Grisez passed away on February 1, 2018. Grisez was a prolific scholar who contributed important work on many topics, including abortion and euthanasia. Here is a link to a comprehensive website (The Way of the Lord Jesus) detailing Grisez’s work.