2011 Conference
Fetal Pain
Dr. Steven Zielinski
The workshop will cover the history of fetal pain both scientifically and as a political issue, the basics of fetal pain arguments as well as common counterarguments and the future of fetal pain research. Concepts of fetal consciousness and the consequences of uncontrolled pain during the pre-natal and post-natal period will be covered. Dr. Zielinski promises to divulge the secret reason our opponents will not challenge the “Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.”
Abortion: Keeping a Cool Head on a Hot Topic
Trent Horn, Diocese of Phoenix
Tired of staying silent about abortion, but afraid of getting into an out-of-control argument? Through dynamic role-play and vivid illustration, pro-life apologist Trent Horn teaches participants how to keep conversations about abortion “on track” and gracious. Trent teaches participants to ask “the right questions” that move conversations forward and to avoid weak arguments that can lead to misunderstanding and confusion. With plenty of time for informal Q&A, this is a workshop that shouldn’t be missed!
Social Reform and Pro-life Activism
Jason Walsh, Center for Bio-Ethical Reform
The history of social reform has some fundamental and unassailable lessons to teach us about how to change other people’s hearts, minds and behavior concerning the injustice of abortion. The great social reformers of the past still speak today and we can learn and be encouraged by what God has done and will do in this great cause.
Protecting Life Both Young and Old: Emerging Issues and Responsive Strategies
Matthew Bowman, Esq., Alliance Defense Fund
This session will provide an overview of ongoing litigation and state regulations related to life, including fetal pain bills, informed consent laws, ultrasound provisions, de-funding Planned Parenthood, regulations on crisis pregnancy clinics, end-of-life issues, etc.
Eggsploitation Screening
Produced by Jennifer Lahl, The Center for Bioethics and Culture
The infertility industry in the United States has grown to a multi-billion dollar business. What is its main commodity? Human eggs. Young women all over the world are solicited by ads—via college campus bulletin boards, social media, online classifieds—offering up to $100,000 for their “donated” eggs, to “help make someone’s dream come true.” But who is this egg donor? Is she treated justly? What are the short- and long-term risks to her health? The answers to these questions will disturb you . . . Eggsploitation spotlights the booming business of human eggs told through the tragic and revealing stories of real women who became involved and whose lives have been changed forever.
