25 July 2011

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Pro-life ethicists sceptical of scientists' call about hybrids

Pro-life ethicists have expressed scepticism about a call by UK scientists for the creation of new expert body to advise on human-animal hybrids. A report by the Academy of Medical Scientists raises the possibility of breeding great apes with human intelligence. Peter Saunders of the Christian Medical Fellowship warned that Professor John Harris, the academy's advisory ethicist, is an anti-life extremist. [Peter Saunders, 22 July] http://bit.ly/oPRgVa

Korean Catholic bishops condemn sale of abortifacient pill

The Catholic bishops of Korea have condemned the South Korean government's approval of Ella (Ulipristal), the latest version of the morning-after pill. The bishop's pro-life committee said that the approval "is very regrettable, and the government is extremely irresponsible”. [Catholic Culture, 21 July] http://bit.ly/nFxqEz According to their manufacturers, morning-after pills can cause early abortions by preventing newly-conceived human embryos from implanting in the lining of the womb.

Prominent US psychiatrist says men are traumatized by abortion

Dr Keith Ablow, a prominent American psychiatrist has said that men are traumatized by abortion. In an opinion column, Dr Ablow said that in his own practice of psychiatry he has heard many men express intense pain about the abortions of their children. [Fox News, 22 July] http://fxn.ws/oxkWkU Abortion Recovery Care and Helpline (ARCH), SPUC's sister organization, provides counselling for men and women hurt by abortion. www.archtrust.org.uk

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25 July 2011

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