Family
Study Reveals Hidden Risks of Abortion Pill
In a world where the sanctity of life is often overshadowed by modern conveniences, a recent study by the Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC) sheds light on the alarming realities of the abortion pill, mifepristone. This study, which is the largest-known review of its kind in the United States, reveals that one in ten women experience a “serious adverse event” after taking this pill. This figure starkly contrasts with the “less than 0.5%” adverse event rate reported in clinical trials by the drug’s manufacturer, Danco Laboratories.
The EPPC’s findings are a clarion call for truth and transparency. Their analysis, based on real-world data from 865,727 mifepristone abortions between 2017 and 2023, shows a serious adverse event rate of 10.93%. This is at least 22 times higher than the misleading summary figure on the drug label. As the EPPC rightly points out, “Simply stated, mifepristone, as used in real-world conditions, is not ‘safe and effective.'”
This revelation comes at a critical time when many states are implementing pro-life laws following the Supreme Court’s historic decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in June 2022. Yet, despite these efforts to protect life, the use of telehealth services to bypass abortion bans has surged, with telehealth accounting for 19% of abortions in the U.S. healthcare system as of December 2023.
The increase in abortion rates, fueled by the widespread availability of the abortion pill, is a sobering reminder of the need to uphold the values of life and family. In 2023 alone, the abortion pill accounted for 63% of all abortions, a statistic that should prompt us to reflect on the moral and ethical implications of such practices.
Despite these concerning findings, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary has stated that he has “no plans to take action” to limit the availability of mifepristone. This inaction underscores the importance of advocating for policies that prioritize the health and well-being of women and the unborn.
The EPPC’s study, authored by President Ryan T. Anderson and Director of Data Analysis Jamie Bryan Hall, is a testament to the power of truth in shaping public discourse. It challenges us to question the narratives that downplay the risks associated with abortion and to champion a culture that values life at every stage.
As we navigate these complex issues, let us remain steadfast in our commitment to faith, family, and freedom. By doing so, we honor the principles that have long been the foundation of our nation and ensure a future where every life is cherished and protected.
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Faith Facts
- Clyde and Gwen Antwine celebrated 70 years of marriage rooted in Christian service and missionary work across Europe and the United States.
- The couple met at a youth camp in Texas and built their relationship on shared faith, mission trips, and a commitment to mentoring young Christians.
- They helped establish a healthy church in Zurich, Switzerland, and continued to serve faithfully at Memorial Road Church of Christ in Oklahoma.
The Antwines first met as teenagers at a two-week encampment at Abilene Christian University. Clyde was 15 years old and sold his FFA prize-winning steer for $40 to attend. That is where he first saw Gwen, then 14, and asked to take her picture.
He carried that photograph in his wallet for five years before they reunited at Abilene Christian during his sophomore year. They married six months later.
“The last day of camp, I worked up the courage to ask her if I could take her picture, and she posed. And I put that picture in my wallet. I didn’t even know her name. I just knew she was pretty.”
After Clyde graduated, the couple boarded a boat for Europe in 1959. They served seven years in Zurich, helping to strengthen a young congregation of the Church of Christ. Their work laid a foundation that still bears fruit today.
Later the Antwines served in the German cities of Augsburg and Munich. After nearly two decades overseas, they returned to the United States. Clyde became missionary in residence at Oklahoma Christian University while Gwen served as office manager for The Christian Chronicle.
“Gwen would get you laughing and see the positive side when things got tough, and Clyde, in his quiet voice, would somehow say the exact words you needed to hear to keep you spiritually grounded.”
Their legacy continues through the many students they mentored for mission work. The Antwines never sought recognition. Their only goal was to prepare others for Kingdom service.
Today, Clyde still carries that original photograph of Gwen from their teenage years. Their story stands as a clear testimony of enduring love, steadfast faith, and lifelong commitment to the Lord’s work.
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Faith Facts
- Ashley Flynn’s family states she “wanted her life to point people to Jesus.”
- She is remembered as a mother of two who “loved Jesus with her whole heart.”
- The case centers on the tragic loss of a Christian wife and mother whose testimony continues to inspire faith.
The family of the late Ashley Flynn is remembering the slain mother of two as someone who “loved Jesus with her whole heart” after her husband Caleb was found guilty of murdering her as the defendant’s family maintains his innocence.
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Faith Facts
- Christians across Puerto Rico are gathering for six days of prayer for families, churches and the island’s future.
- The island is a U.S. territory located in the Caribbean.
- The multi-day prayer initiative reflects a commitment to faith, family and national values.
Christians across Puerto Rico are gathering this week for six days of prayer for families, churches and the future of the island, a U.S. territory in the Caribbean.
Believers are uniting in churches and communities to seek God’s guidance and blessing over their households and the territory’s future.
Participants are lifting up concerns ranging from family stability and spiritual renewal to economic growth and cultural preservation.
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