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Transforming Culture: The Abortion Debate

  “The world is rapidly changing. Every time we blink, it seems there’s a new cultural rule that we all have to follow. It can feel like waves crashing on us: we want to love others well but also lead them to Jesus truthfully. Join us for a 9-part series where we look at some controversial cultural topics and how we can engage with care and Christ…

Canada in a Post Roe v. Wade Era

Will there be a difference? June 21, 2022 by Laura Lewis MD, CCFP It has been hard to miss the headlines and media frenzy surrounding Roe v. Wade after the leaked Supreme Court of the U.S. (SCOTUS) document on May 2, 2022. The draft document indicates a willingness of the highest court in the U.S. to overturn Roe v. Wade in their final decision on the Dobbs vs…

Unexpected Pregnancy: 9 Key Questions

February 2021 by Dr. Laura Lewis Sherie was 18 years old when she came to see me at the clinic on a Friday morning. She presented with a cold but admitted that she might be pregnant. Without me asking many questions, Sherie’s words spilled out, “I can’t go through another abortion…It was the worst decision I ever made…I felt like I had no other choice…I…

3 questions to ask before an abortion discussion

May 2020 by Laura Lewis MD, CCFP How do we approach and discuss abortion, a topic so heated and polarizing? Before jumping into a discussion about abortion, it’s best to first pause and consider a few questions. These questions can bring awareness and help us to approach the conversation with greater understanding. Do you have your own experience with abortion? Whether it is a friend, mother, sister, wife, or…

Abortion & Men | Podcast with Kirk Giles of Promise Keepers Canada

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LATE TERM ABORTION, NEW YORK STATE, AND THE CANADIAN CONTEXT

The recent legislation passed in New York state has started a conversation about late term abortion in general. Here are a few considerations for Canadians. 2 minute vlog transcript (with slight modifications for readability) February 13, 2019 by Dr. Laura Lewis I would like to make a few comments about the recent legislation passed in New York city regarding third trimester abortions. Many people are very concerned about this legislation…