by JD | Nov 18, 2012 | Articles, Congenital Heart Defects, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Religious Perspectives, Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome)
Our Catholic priest gave us his loving support for our decision. He told us that in the face of hopeless suffering it is sometimes right to pray for death. By A Catholic Mother Our Catholic priest supported our choice to end our pregnancy. We’ve known this priest for...
by JD | Nov 18, 2012 | Articles, Congenital Heart Defects, Religious Perspectives
The faith I had always leaned on seemed to crumble before my eyes. By Rev. Karen W. Burton Just lean on God … The words were whispered in my ear. My thoughts crystallized in the middle of that agonizing day. I thought, “How can I lean on someone I can’t find?” I...
by JD | Nov 18, 2012 | Articles, Religious Perspectives
Scripture neither condemns nor prohibits abortion. It does, however, call us to act compassionately and justly when facing difficult moral decisions. This open letter to religious leaders was is published here by permission of the Religious Institute on Sexual...
by JD | Aug 28, 2012 | Articles, Religious Perspectives
Books on the loss of a baby assume we have religious beliefs, believe our babies are angels, and that we pray when we make decisions or worry what church authorities will say. By Jean Kollantai, Center for Loss in Multiple Birth After the death of my twin son and...
by JD | Apr 10, 2009 | Articles, Multiple Losses, Religious Perspectives, Trisomy 18 (Edward's syndrome), Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome)
I believe it is okay to say out loud that I have had two abortions. I believe I would make the same decision again. By Anne Themes: birth, faith & religion, values & spirituality I believe that it is the hardest thing I have ever done, to say goodbye to my...
