Unpacking Scare Tactics Around Abortion Bans

What happens when abortion is banned?Show more

Two journalists at the Wire defended abortion in their answer to this question. But their article is full of scare tactics and stories intended to evoke emotional reactions. The consequences they predict are not reflected in reality.

So, what REALLY happens when abortion is banned?

On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses the positive effects of prohibiting abortion. Abortion bans save lives and benefit society. Father also addresses the arguments posed by the journalists at the Wire. Abortion is never the answer. It’s critical that pro-lifers provide material support for struggling moms.

Original article in the Wire: https://thewire.in/women/abortion-ban-lessons-world

Father's response: https://www.hli.org/2023/03/what-happens-when-abortion-is-banned/

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:19 Helping moms in need
04:46 Pro-abortion rhetoric
05:48 What if RU-486 goes wrong?
06:51 Domestic violence
08:09 They're not concerned about women
09:40 Individualized help vs abortion
10:28 Divorce & abortion
11:48 Genetic abnormality
12:45 Hard cases & emotion
14:10 Moms, adoption, & drop boxes
18:12 Role of government
21:15 Responding to rape
22:07 Rhetoric & emotion
23:11 Miscarriages
27:38 Pregnant teens & schools
35:18 Avoiding crisis pregnancies