U.S. President Bill Clinton’s veto of a ban on partial-birth abortions unleashed a storm of protest from church and pro-life groups. In some of the strongest language directed against the president, critics ranging from the Vatican to the Republican Party described Clinton’s April 10 veto as a brutal attack on human life and as an attempt to win favor with radical pro-abortion [...]
On April 1, the University of Toronto held a conference for Health Care Professionals on the subject of “Pain in the Fetus and Neonates” – that is pain in pre-born and premature babies and in newborns. Until the late 1980’s, few doctors or nurses realize that the unborn and newborn child have much, if any, pain sensation. However, it is realized that [...]
Charge Expected to stand, says expert MIKE MASTROMATTEO Murder charges against a Dutch doctor who assisted the suicide of a 72-year-old cancer patient will do little to slow the drive toward euthanasia in that country, says the president of Canada’s Compassionate Healthcare Network Association (CHNA). Cheryl Eckstein told The Interim from her Surrey, B.C. base that charges against euthanasia-performing doctors in the [...]
We all need to strengthen our family ties by taking time to pray, play and stay together. The Springwater pro-life, pro-family campground have planned and welcome everyone to attend six Catholic and six “Christian” Family Weekends this year. The campground’s mission is to provide a place for year-round retreat, reflection, recreation, and unity in a Christian environment. The family weekends feature prayers, [...]
Winifride Prestwich Is there any truth in the claim that abortion was not legally forbidden until the 19th century? -J.S. Nepean No. It is a matter of historic fact that, from the early Middle Ages, English common law (the basis of law in Canada, the U.S. and other English-speaking countries) has forbidden abortion at any stage of human development, and established criminal [...]
When we think of mothers, chocolate chip cookies, cuddles on the couch and help with homework come to mind. But there is a whole other aspect of mothering that we need to think about this Mother’s day. And that is mother as Commander-in-chief. Mom firmly demanding that her five-year-old eat her vegetables and stay in bed at bedtime. Mom turning off an [...]
Tony Gosgnach The Interim The February death of a 21-year-old Miami women after an abortion maybe the tip of a massive iceberg of abortion related deaths and injuries. The problem is that for several reasons it is impossible to determine the frequency of the phenomenon. “Anyone who tells you abortion is either safe or dangerous doesn’t know that they’re talking about, since [...]
Mark Crutcher Life Dynamics Inc., Denton, Texas 318 pages, $19.95 (US) Reviewed by Mike Mastromateo Readers who get through the first chapters of Lime 5, Mark Crutcher’s provocative exposé of the abortion industry in the US. will be excused if they pause to catch a breath of fresh air. The chapter accounts case after case of women being abused, injured, and even [...]
Some dermatologists are demanding abortion for those who conceive while using the medication Pro-life supporters are concerned about the information given to patients using a popular acne treatment prescription. Accutane, prescribed since the early 1980s in the treatment of severe acne, can result in serious birth defects in developing fetuses. Information given out by some dermatologists implies that female patients must undergo [...]
The violent anti-abortion faction so vaunted by the media and pro-abortionists throughout Canada and the U.S appears to consist of only about a half-dozen people. John Broeckhoeft—was imprisoned for arson attacks against abortuaries in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Florida. Paul Hill—killed abortionist John Britton and escort James Barrett in Pensacola, Florida. Michael Griffin—killed abortionist David Gunn in Pensacola, Florida in March 1993. Shelley [...]
Proctologists, urologists, nurses, animal researchers all face various forms of abuse. A recent report by the American Medical Association puts to rest the notion that abortionists are the only health care personal being victimized by violence. The report, “Violence in the Medical Workplace: Prevention Strategies,” observes that the hospital emergency room personnel and psychiatrists—not abortionists—are the health care workers most susceptible to [...]
Although attention has been focused almost exclusively on violence and harassment against abortionists in recent years, pro-life activists and supporters in both Canada and the US have also been regular recipients of various forms of abuse. One of the most serious of these incidents took place in Baton Rouge, LA., in October 1994, when pro life protester Richard Mahoney was shot at [...]
Although attention has been focused almost exclusively on violence and harassment against abortionists in recent years, pro-life activists and supporters in both Canada and the US have also been regular recipients of various forms of abuse. One of the most serious of these incidents took place in Baton Rouge, LA., in October 1994, when pro life protester Richard Mahoney was shot at [...]
Paul Hill is one of a few who has ever been convicted of committing a violent crime. The pro-life movement has always been swift to denounce these actions. After a few episodes of abortion related violence in recent years, pro-life leaders throughout Canada and the US have reiterated their rejection of violent action and have restated their commitment to peaceful conduct. The [...]
Accusations of secret meetings and mysterious tactical manuals are often directed at the pro-life movement. Many say there is an organized element promoting this violence. Interim feature writer Tony Gosgnach takes a frank look at these allegations to determine whether they hold any water. The Interim Though the evidence for the connection is tenuous at best and non-existent at worst, numerous media [...]