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Human Rights or Person Rights
"Abortion choice" is often explained as a rights issue, but in terms of human rights, it's not the right category. It would need some other concept like "person rights."

John Ferrer, Ph.D.
6 days ago8 min read


When Is the Human a Person? With Alisa Childers
When does a human become a person? Alisa Childers examines personhood theory, the fact-value split, and the SLED argument to explain why she believes humanity and personhood begin together at conception.

Abortion Museum
Jul 115 min read


Anti-vaxxers have co-opted the pro-choice slogan “My Body, My Choice.” Does that even make sense?
The slogan “My Body, My Choice” has been used in both abortion debates and COVID-era arguments over masks and vaccines. But does the phrase apply the same way in each case? This post examines bodily autonomy, personal freedom, harm to others, and the moral distinctions often missed by both sides of the debate.

Nathan Nobis, Ph.D.
Jul 37 min read


Graphic images save lives… from lung cancer
Graphic images are widely accepted as tools for public awareness when it comes to smoking, disease, and other life-threatening issues. But when similar images are used to reveal the reality of abortion, many object. This post examines the double standard and asks whether graphic truth can help save lives.

Kelsey Hazzard
Jun 292 min read


Critical Theory and Abortion as An Act of Oppression
This post examines abortion through the lens of critical theory, arguing that if oppression is wrong and the vulnerable should be liberated from domination, then the unborn should not be excluded from that concern. By applying critical theory’s own logic consistently, the post challenges the idea that abortion is liberation and instead frames it as an act of power against the most vulnerable human beings.

R. Scott Smith, Ph.D.
Jun 1914 min read


Is Abortion Safer than Childbirth? (part 3 of 3)
In this series on the safety of abortion, Dr. Ferrer addresses the oft-touted claim that "Abortion is 14x's safer than Childbirth". It turns out that not only is this claim dubious, the opposite is more likely true.

John Ferrer, Ph.D.
Jun 1520 min read


Is Abortion Safe for Mothers? (part 2 of 3)
Is abortion truly safe for mothers? This article examines the difference between therapeutic and elective abortion, challenges the broad use of “medically necessary abortion,” and argues that elective abortion carries physical, psychological, relational, and cultural risks that are often minimized in public debate.

John Ferrer, Ph.D.
Jun 816 min read


Abortion and a Down Syndrome Diagnosis
After YouTuber Jesse Ridgway revealed that he and his wife ended their pregnancy following a Down syndrome diagnosis, many began asking what this decision reveals about disability, parenting, and human worth. This post argues that children with Down syndrome deserve love, support, and protection—not rejection because life may be difficult.

Jennifer DeFrates
Jun 64 min read


Is Abortion Safe? (part 1 of 3)
In many ways, abortion is safer than it was many years ago. But is abortion really SAFE, full stop? This blog weighs that heavy question. The answer might surprise you.

John Ferrer, Ph.D.
Jun 19 min read
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