In this episode, we dive deep into Canada's pro-life movement with Cameron Cote and Thomas Cliplef from the Canadian Centre for Bioethical Reform (CCBR). From the Catholic Church's unchanging stance on the sanctity of life to modern-day advocacy, our guests share their personal journeys and practical insights into effective pro-life outreach.
Key Discussion Points:
The Catholic Church's historical teaching on abortion dating back to the first century
- Personal conversion stories to pro-life advocacy
- Practical strategies for having meaningful conversations about abortion
- The current state of Canada's pro-life movement and encouraging signs of progress
- The importance of combining prayer with active engagement
- How to get involved in pro-life work, from prayer to street-level advocacy
Featured Guests:
Cameron Cote: Western Outreach Director for CCBR and host of Canada's largest pro-life podcast
Thomas Cliplef: Western Catholic Church Outreach Coordinator for CCBR
Notable Quotes:
"We don't kill innocent human beings to solve problems." - Cameron Cote
"Mother Teresa said that if everybody did a holy hour for the end of abortion, abortion would be done." - Thomas Cliplef
Resources Mentioned:
- The Pro Life Guys Podcast
- Canadian Centre for Bioethical Reform (CCBR)
Get Involved:
- Join CCBR's two-hour training program
- Participate in weekly prayer for the end of abortion
- Support pro-life organizations through volunteer work
- Learn pro-life apologetics to engage in meaningful conversations
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
4:09 - Canadian Centre for Bioethical Reform
21:28 - Pro-life challenges and successes
31:20 - The fallacies and evils of "pro-choice" perspectives
38:09 - Canada's Culture of Death
45:40 - Signs of hope
48:49 - The Lord of the Rings
55:30 - Where to learn more about supporting pro-live advocates