Human Dignity, Disability & BioethicsGestational surrogacy, involving a woman carrying a pregnancy for others through IVF, raises significant ethical concerns including the commodification of women and children, exploitation of economically vulnerable surrogates, and the rights of the child. Oregon Right to Life highlights these issues from a pro-life perspective, emphasizing that while infertility causes suffering, surrogacy and IVF practices conflict with pro-life values due to their treatment of human life and women’s bodies as commercial products.
Read →The contests enable young creators to use their talents in support of the pro-life cause: to protect the unborn and lift up moms and families with life-affirming help. The post Students to Creatively Share their Pro-Life Convictions through Oregon Right to Life’s 2027 Contests first appeared on Oregon Right to Life .
Read →Stories, Healing & LossOregon Right to Life shares a personal story emphasizing the importance of maintaining focus on the sanctity of human life in pro-life advocacy, encouraging supporters to prioritize kindness and support for foster families. The message highlights the need for intentionality in pro-life efforts within Oregon communities.
Read →Pregnancy Centers & Practical HelpOption Line, a pro-life pregnancy help hotline managed by Heartbeat International, connects millions of women and families nationwide to life-affirming resources, including scheduling appointments with local pregnancy support centers. Oregon Right to Life actively supports this effort by providing statewide resource guides and an online directory to connect Oregon women and families with pregnancy and parenting support, especially as abortions in Oregon reached their highest rate since 2009.
Read →Oregon Right to Life Education Foundation has opened applications for its 2027 student contests, inviting Oregon students of all grade levels to submit essays, artwork, film, and oratory on pro-life themes. Winners will receive cash prizes, have their work displayed at the Together We Advocate conference in Oregon, and the top oratory winner will advance to the National Right to Life conference.
Read →Stories, Healing & LossOregon Right to Life shares a personal story about adopting a son with hearing loss and overcoming fear through faith and perseverance. The narrative encourages pro-life advocates and parents in Oregon to face challenges with confidence, anchored in the belief that God is present in difficult situations.
Read →Abortion Policy, Law & PoliticsPro-life apologist Trent Horn addresses claims that abortions have increased since the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade in a YouTube video shared by Oregon Right to Life.
Read →Pregnancy Centers & Practical HelpThe Oregon Knights of Columbus have placed 45 ultrasound machines in pro-life pregnancy resource centers statewide over the past 15 years, helping abortion-vulnerable women choose life by allowing them to see their unborn babies. Their efforts include fundraising support and volunteer work, with plans to increase the number of machines to 50 before 2027.
Read →Abortion Policy, Law & PoliticsAs the federal Hyde Amendment marks its 50-year anniversary this month, a prominent pro-life research organization estimates the amendment has saved about 2.7 million unborn lives nationwide. The post On 50th Anniversary, Pro-Life Hyde Amendment Estimated to Have Saved 2.7 Million Unborn Lives first appeared on Oregon Right to Life .
Read →Stories, Healing & LossDuring his keynote address, Jim Daly shared his inspirational personal story and vision of the pro-life, pro-family movement. The post Focus on the Family’s Jim Daly Inspires at the First Annual Oregon Pro-Life Gala first appeared on Oregon Right to Life .
Read →Every family seems to have that one kid who keeps things extra exciting. If yours is anything like ours, then their first words were likely, 'Mom, watch!' The post The Life Letters: Ride Like Rory first appeared on Oregon Right to Life .
Read →Abortion Policy, Law & PoliticsOregon Right to Life Executive Director Lois Anderson urged Oregonians not to 'become numb' to hearing about the many thousands of unborn lives lost each year. The post Report: Oregon Abortions Last Year Reached Highest Rate Since 2009 first appeared on Oregon Right to Life .
Read →Max Sherman is a north coast farmer who continues to make an impact for good in his community. In college, he and his then-fiancee Lynda faced an unexpected pregnancy and chose life. They've now been married for 47 years and have three children and eight grandchildren. The post How This Local Farmer is Cultivating His North Coast Community – and the Next Generation first appeared on Oregon Right to Life .
Read →Even though culture screams at us to keep going at all costs and white-knuckle through life, I don’t think that is what God has called us to do. He offers us a better way. The post The Life Letters: Rest But Don’t Quit first appeared on Oregon Right to Life .
Read →Parents, Families, Adoption & Safe Haven'This special day showcases the generosity, resilience, and love exemplified by adoptive families,' said Oregon Right to Life Executive Director Lois Anderson. The post Oregon Right to Life Joins in Celebration of Second Annual Oregon Adoption Day first appeared on Oregon Right to Life .
Read →Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide & End-of-Life CareUnder Spanish law, any adult can qualify for euthanasia if they have a 'serious and incurable illness or a serious, chronic, and disabling condition.' The post The Recent Euthanasia Death of a Young Woman in Spain is Part of an Alarming Trend first appeared on Oregon Right to Life .
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