by Ken Orr, Right to Life, New Zealand
On the Feast of the Assumption 1993, Pope St John Paul II addressed young people at World Youth Day. He warned them and us all by saying "Woe to you if you do not succeed in defending life."
Here in New Zealand, there can be no doubt that we are facing an enormous clash between the "culture of death" and the "culture of life". We cannot escape responsibility for choosing to be unconditionally pro-life. As we know, abortion and euthanasia offend God, the Author of life and violate human rights. To know more about these matters and how you might find ways to help protect life, visit righttolife.org.nz