We want to end abortion in America, and the left thinks they have all the answers. In the second of two episodes on this topic, Human Coalition President Brian Fisher explores the ideas the left has presented for ending abortion, and why they do not fit into a pro-life Christian worldview. Helpful resources: Valerie Tarico’s website (Article: What a Serious Anti-Abortion Movement Would Actually Look Like): Valerie Tarico’s website (“About†webpage): Fox Business (Article: Coronavirus mandates lead to Ashley Madison membership surge): Forbes (Article: Ashley Madison Has Signed 30 Million Cheating Spouses. Again. Has Anything Changed?): Huffington Post (Article: How a Parent’s Infidelity Can Hurt a Child): The Linacre Quarterly: U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health (Study: The impact of family structure on the health of children: Effects of divorce): CDC 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (Suicidal Ideation and Behaviors Among High School Students – Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2019): Guttmacher Institute (Unintended Pregnancy in the United States): Advocates for Youth (Abortion Access): Compelling Truth (How should a Christian view sex education?): Questions or comments about the show? We love hearing from you! The post appeared first on .

We want to end abortion in America, and the left thinks they have all the answers. In the first of two episodes on this topic, Human Coalition President Brian Fisher explores the ideas the left has presented for ending abortion, and why they do not fit into a pro-life Christian worldview. Helpful resources: Valerie Tarico’s website (Article: What a Serious Anti-Abortion Movement Would Actually Look Like): The Dispatch (Article: Do Pro-Lifers Who Reject Trump Have ‘Blood on their Hands’?): Valerie Tarico’s website (“About†webpage): Resilient Generation website: Oyez (Griswold v. Connecticut – 1965): U.S. News and World Report (Article: Supreme Court to Hear Obamacare Case After November Elections): Human Coalition (Blog: Cancel Culture Comes for Planned Parenthood): Questions or comments about the show? We love hearing from you! The post appeared first on .

While protests led by the left across the country have turned violent, a group of pro-lifers in our nation’s capital were arrested for writing “Black Preborn Lives Matter†in chalk on a public sidewalk. In this episode, Brian Fisher discusses the double standard pro-life Christians are met with all too often. Helpful resources: Washington Times (Article: D.C. police stop ‘Black Preborn Lives Matter’ street painting, arrest two protesters): CNN (Article: Washington, DC paints a giant ‘Black Lives Matter’ message on the road to the White House): DCist (Article: City Says ‘Defund The Police’ Message At BLM Plaza Was Erased Due To Road Work): Human Coalition Action (Rev. Dean Nelson EWTN interview): Fox News (Article: Planned Parenthood sues pop-up church over noise, but pastor says there’s more to the story): Crosscut (Article: Spokane Planned Parenthood sues pop-up church over noise): KREM News (Article: Planned Parenthood files an injunction against ‘The Church at Planned Parenthood’): New York Times (Article: Police Clear Seattle’s Protest ‘Autonomous Zone’): KGW News (Article: Portland police declare riot, use tear gas, make 25 arrests after multiple fires set outside union building): The Ben Shapiro Show, Ep. 1061: Questions or comments about the show? We love hearing from you! The post appeared first on .

In the latest move by the abortion industry to take advantage of the pandemic for profit, an FDA regulation requiring women to obtain the abortion pill in person is in jeopardy. In this episode, Human Coalition President Brian Fisher discusses the recent news and the truth behind the abortion pill. Helpful resources: Live Action/Abortion Procedures (Abortion Pills): Live Action (Article: Pro-life activist: Our culture needs to ‘cancel the abortion pill’ for its racist history): FDA (Questions and Answers on Mifeprex; data on the abortion pill and REMS): Associated Press (Article: Judge: Women can get abortion pill without doctor visits): Bloomberg Law (Article: Health Groups Oppose FDA’s Attempt to Limit Abortion Pill Access): Bloomberg Law (Friend of the Court Brief from abortion industry groups): Bloomberg Law (Friend of the Court Brief from abortion-friendly states): KVUE-TV (Article: Ken Paxton asks court to stay decision allowing women to get an abortion pill by mail during COVID-19 pandemic): Law 360 (Article: 4th Circ. Won’t Pause Block On FDA Abortion Pill Limits): Planned Parenthood (Webpage: The Abortion Pill): Questions or comments about the show? We love hearing from you! The post appeared first on .

Liberty is one of the “unalienable†rights “endowed by†our Creator that is recognized in the Declaration of Independence. But it’s also one of the primary justifications for abortion. In this episode, Human Coalition President Brian Fisher explores the relationship between liberty and dignity. Helpful resources: National Archives (Declaration of Independence): History.com (Mayflower departs England): History.com (Sons of Liberty): Library of Congress (Declaration of Rights and Grievances): History.com (Declaration of Rights and Grievances): History.com (Patrick Henry): National Constitution Center (Federalists and Anti-Federalists): National Archives (The Bill of Rights): Merriam Webster (definition of liberty): Boston University School of Public Health (Article: Freedom “to†vs. Freedom “fromâ€): Questions or comments about the show? We love hearing from you! The post appeared first on .

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many predicted a baby boom as a result of the stay-at-home orders. But recent studies suggest America is in for a baby bust in 2021 and beyond. In this episode, Human Coalition President Brian Fisher examines the issue of declining birth rates. Helpful resources: Planned Parenthood (press release: Sexual Health Care Via Telehealth to be Available in All 50 States): Human Coalition blog (statistics on clients served): The Brookings Institution (study on birth rates in the U.S. due to the COVID-19 pandemic): Guttmacher Institute (Report: Early Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings from the 2020 Guttmacher Survey of Reproductive Health Experiences): Bloomberg Businessweek (Article: Americans Aren’t Making Babies, and That’s Bad for the Economy): Centers for Disease Control, National Survey of Family Growth (birth expectations): Medium.com (Article: Nationwide Decline of Economic Dynamism Demonstrated in New Interactive Tool): The Heritage Foundation (2020 Index of Economic Freedom): The Gospel Coalition (Article: It’s Time for a New Culture War Strategy): Religion News Service (Article: State of the Bible: Left unread during the coronavirus pandemic): Questions or comments about the show? We love hearing from you! The post appeared first on .

New videos from The Center for Medical Progress show Planned Parenthood admitting to infanticide and illegally selling the body parts of aborted children. In this episode, Human Coalition President Brian Fisher explores the history of illegal activity in the abortion industry and what the new videos mean for the pro-life movement. Helpful resources: The Center for Medical Progress (Fact Sheet: The Law Against Fetal Tissue Sales): Legal Information Institute (42 U.S. Code Section 289g—2, Prohibitions regarding human fetal tissue): U.S. Code (1 U.S. Code 8; “Personâ€, “human beingâ€, “childâ€, and “individual†as including born-alive infant): March for Life Lectures: Planned Parenthood Exposed (March for Life interview with David Daleiden, founder of The Center for Medical Progress, posted to Facebook): Life Dynamics (Baby Body Parts for Sale webpage; information on Life Dynamics’ 1997 investigation): Catholic Citizens of Illinois (Information on “Beyond Abortion: A Chronicle of Fetal Experimentation†by Suzane Rini): The Center for Medical Progress (“Human Capital†webpage): Fox News (information on the videos and congressional/DOJ investigations): Questions or comments about the show? We love hearing from you! The post appeared first on .

Why do millions of taxpayer dollars and corporate donations continue to fund an organization who has admitted to “systemic racism� In this episode, Human Coalition President Brian Fisher interviews Reverend Dean Nelson, executive director at Human Coalition Action, on the racist legacy of Planned Parenthood. Helpful resources: Sign Human Coalition’s Petition: Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Open Letter: Fox News (Planned Parenthood of Greater New York’s announcement; affiliate’s board chair statement; Dean Nelson statement): Planned Parenthood Federation of America Margaret Sanger Award Winners: Center for Urban Renewal and Education, The Effects of Abortion on the Black Community Policy Report (Planned Parenthood locations): Guttmacher Institute (Abortion and Women of Color: The Bigger Picture):  Planned Parenthood 2018-2019 Annual Report: Fox News @ Night (Dean Nelson and Benjamin Watson Fox News interview): Questions or comments about the show? We love hearing from you! The post appeared first on .

The issue of tearing down statues of controversial historical figures has landed at the doorstep of the abortion industry – with none other than the founder of Planned Parenthood, Margaret Sanger. In this episode, Human Coalition President Brian Fisher explores the racism-filled history of the largest abortion provider in the country. Helpful resources: Albany Times Union (Planned Parenthood of Greater New York open letter): The Washington Times (Planned Parenthood of Greater New York open letter; information on Margaret Sanger): Full open letter from Planned Parenthood of Greater New York employees: LifeSiteNews (Congressman Russ Fulcher letter information): Fox News (Planned Parenthood of Greater New York removing Sanger’s name): Fox News (Rev. Dean Nelson and Benjamin Watson Interview): Full letter from Congressman Russ Fulcher to the Secretary of the Smithsonian: PBS American Experience (Margaret Sanger background information): New York University, The Margaret Sanger Papers Project (Margaret Sanger background information): “Abortion: The Ultimate Exploitation of Women†by Brian Fisher (Margaret Sanger background information; founders of the American Birth Control League): Questions or comments about the show? We love hearing from you! The post appeared first on .

Yet again, the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the abortion industry. In this episode, Human Coalition President Brian Fisher examines the recent Supreme Court decision of June Medical Services v. Russo and what it means for the pro-life movement. Helpful resources: CBS News (Background on June Medical Services v. Russo): CNBC News (Senator Katrina Jackson quote; June Medical Services v. Russo decision): ABC News (June Medical Services v. Russo decision): Human Coalition Action (statement and amicus brief): SCOTUSblog (June Medical Services v. Russo decision; Planned Parenthood v. Casey decision): “The Briefing†Tuesday, June 30, 2020 (Whole Women’s Health v. Hellerstedt decision; opinions on the June Medical Services v. Russo decision): SupremeCourt.gov (full text of the June Medical Services v. Russo decision): Questions or comments about the show? We love hearing from you! The post appeared first on .

Planned Parenthood Action Fund has issued their rousing endorsement of Joe Biden for president, saying that this is “literally a life and death election.” In this episode, Human Coalition President Brian Fisher breaks down the irony of their endorsement and what it means for pro-life Christians. Helpful resources: CNN (current polling data): NPR (Alexis McGill Johnson quotes; Planned Parenthood Action Fund endorsement): Planned Parenthood Action Fund (full endorsement release for Joe Biden): CNN (Joe Biden quotes on abortion and the Hyde Amendment): NBC News (The Hyde Amendment; Joe Biden’s position on the Hyde Amendment): Vox (Joe Biden’s position on the Hyde Amendment; Planned Parenthood candidate forum): NBC News (March for Life): PBS Newshour (Trump rule on Title X): Questions or comments about the show? We love hearing from you! The post appeared first on .

Do you know your rights and where they come from? In this episode, Human Coalition President Brian Fisher breaks down the idea of universal and unalienable rights and how they are related to human dignity. Helpful resources: National Archives (Declaration of Independence): National Archives (U.S. Constitution): National Archives (Bill of Rights): Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Spring 2020 Edition, “Rights” by Leif Wenar: United Nations (Universal Declaration of Human Rights): World Health Organization (human rights and health factsheet): Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (right to privacy history; Griswold v. Connecticut decision): Christianity Today (excerpt from Michael McAfee and Lauren Green McAfee’s book, “Not What You Think”): Questions or comments about the show? We love hearing from you! The post appeared first on .

Paintings have been removed, statues have been relocated, and university traditions have been banned. But will it actually solve the issue of racism? In this episode, Brian Fisher addresses the pitfalls of trying to re-write or erase history, and why it doesn’t solve the heart of the issue: human dignity. Helpful resources: KATV-TV (Little Rock, Arkansas statue): CNN (Robert E. Lee statue court case): Roll Call (Capitol statues removal effort): Fox News (Capitol statues and paintings removal effort; Sen. Booker quote): Politico (Capitol statues and paintings removal effort; Speaker Pelosi quote): ESPN (University of Florida chant): Ferris State University (Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia, Alligator Bait): The Gainesville Sun (University of Florida chant; Lawrence Wright quotes): NPR (University of Georgia marching band): USA Today (Lady A name change): Questions or comments about the show? We love hearing from you! The post appeared first on .

What do the events surrounding the death of George Floyd mean for human dignity, and how should pro-life Christians respond? In this episode, Human Coalition President Brian Fisher examines the issues of human dignity and the rule of law during a time of racial unrest in America. Helpful resources: NBC News (initial story on the death of George Floyd): USA Today (initial story on the death of George Floyd): CBS News (charges against the police officers): Human Dignity and Bioethics: Essays Commissioned by the President’s Council on Bioethics (Daniel Sulmasy article): Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (Rule of Law definition): “The Briefing” Friday, May 29, 2020 (Albert Mohler quotes on the rule of law): Questions or comments about the show? We love hearing from you! The post appeared first on .

What is the father’s role in the family? In this special episode, Brian revisits a past interview with retired NFL tight end and Human Coalition advisory board member Benjamin Watson, where they discussed Watson’s book about fatherhood, advice for new dads and the church’s role in preaching about abortion. Helpful resources: Washington Post (Fatherhood quote): Human Coalition Store: Questions or comments about the show? We love hearing from you! The post appeared first on .

Sex trafficking and abortion are horrific injustices and violations of human dignity – but also closely linked. In this episode, Human Coalition President Brian Fisher explains the disturbing way the abortion industry fuels the injustice of sex trafficking and how we can push for change. Helpful resources: Beazley Institute Study: HHS: Laura Riso: National Human Trafficking Hotline: Live Action: Family Research Council: Questions or comments about the show? We love hearing from you! The post appeared first on .

Court is in session! In part two of a series on the influence of the courts on issues of life and human dignity, Human Coalition President Brian Fisher examines the influence of the highest court in the land – the Supreme Court of the United States. Helpful resources: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (number of cases heard by the Supreme Court): Supreme Court of the United States (Supreme Court process and procedures): The American Bar Association (the different court opinions): Axios (ideological divide of the Court): USA Today (Ilya Shapiro Opinion Column): History.com (Roe v. Wade history): Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (right to privacy history; Griswold v. Connecticut decision): Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (Roe v. Wade decision): CBS News (Louisiana abortion law; Rep. Jackson quote): Guttmacher Institute (admitting privileges): Mic (Texas abortion law): CBS News (Louisiana abortion law; Guttmacher Institute study): Guttmacher Institute (study on Louisiana abortion law): NPR (Louisiana abortion law; admitting privileges): Associated Press (April criminal juries court case): USA Today (April criminal juries court case and what it means for the Louisiana abortion law): Ramos v. Louisiana Supreme Court Decision (Kavanaugh concurring opinion): Questions or comments about the show? We love hearing from you! The post appeared first on .

The most talked about court in the nation is the United States Supreme Court. But what about the lower courts? While less in the spotlight, the lower courts have more influence than you think. In this episode, Brian Fisher discusses the importance of the lower courts on issues of life. Helpful resources: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (basic information about federal courts, judges and process):  Ethics and Public Policy Center (Edward Whelan interview):    Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (number of cases heard by the Supreme Court):    The Washington Post (State abortion bans):    KTAL NBC 6 (Arkansas abortion ban; district judge quote):    WALB News (Tennessee abortion ban; appellate court decision quote):    The Tennessean (Tennessee abortion ban; Judge Bernard Friedman quote):    The Economist (number of federal judges President Trump has nominated):   Questions or comments about the show? We love hearing from you! The post appeared first on .

Why does our culture acknowledge the dignity of born humans, but not the dignity of preborn humans? In part two of a series on human dignity, Brian Fisher examines how the use of fear, semantics, symbolism, blame, and being unseen impacts our culture’s view on the dignity of preborn humans. Helpful resources: The Hill (Governor Cuomo statement): Human Dignity and Bioethics: Essays Commissioned by the President’s Council on Bioethics (Daniel Sulmasy article):   Association for Psychological Science (‘I Feel Your Pain’: The Neuroscience of Empathy):   NARAL Pro-Choice America (“Forced Ultrasound Laws†webpage):   History.com (Japanese internment camps): KOSA News/CBS-7 (FBI statement; attack on Chinese-Americans): Human Coalition blog (feedback from our clinics during COVID-19): Planned Parenthood “Considering Abortion†webpage: Essence Magazine (Marsha Jones and Alexis McGill Jonson column): The Holocaust Memorial Center (identifying badges during Holocaust): History.com (Anti-Semitism): The Human Element Show “Seeking Through the Semanticsâ€: Planned Parenthood “What facts about abortion do I need to knowâ€: Questions or comments about the show? We love hearing from you! The post appeared first on .

Why does our culture acknowledge the dignity of born humans, but not the dignity of preborn humans? In the first episode in a series on human dignity, Human Coalition President Brian Fisher discusses different viewpoints of dignity, and how they impact our culture’s view of preborn children. Helpful resources: The Hill (Governor Cuomo statements):  Guttmacher Institute (New York abortion statistics):    Online Etymology Dictionary (definition of dignity):    Merriam-Webster (definition of dignity):  Dictionary.com (definition of dignity):    Human Dignity and Bioethics: Essays Commissioned by the President’s Council on Bioethics (Daniel Sulmasy article):  Psychology Today (Emotional Attachment):  Questions or comments about the show? We love hearing from you! The post appeared first on .