“We cannot allow the anthropology of the medical profession to slide from a sacred human one to a merely technical one
dominated by machine-like physicians.”
~ Christopher O. Tollefsen
Last weekend I had the privilege of attending the AAPLOG Conference in downtown Seattle. AAPLOG stands for the “American Association of Pro-Life AAPLOG” and the organization was founded in April 1973.
“The reason AAPLOG exists is to encourage and equip its members and other concerned medical practitioners to provide an evidence-based rationale for defending the lives of both the pregnant mother and her pre-born child.” (https://aaplog.org/)
The weekend was transformative, for me, as a non-medical person. Such a large gathering of intelligence, expertise, and education all united under one incredible creed.That every human life is sacred- from conception to natural end – and that no one has the right to intentionally end life.
There was such an air of purpose and “Courage is contagious,” as political philosopher and legal scholar Mr. Robert P. George, a guest speaker, stated.
Between the many young medical students in their 2nd and 3rd year rotations telling me about their plans and hopes to practice ethical and sacred medicine and the many speaking topics on subjects like “A Review of the latest Embryonic Biotechnologies” to “The Impact of Legalized Abortion on Maternal Mortality” to “A Pro-Life Policy Update” from SBAPro-Life and “Conscience under Pressure: Legal Protections for Pro-Life Medical Professionals”- it was truly awe-inspiring and incredibly encouraging.
I too felt courageous. And humbled to be counted among such an incredible group of deeply committed individuals.
Over the next few weeks or so I will share more about the experience but for now know that the future of medicine and its landscape is shifting.
The truth about abortion and its effects on the physical, mental, social, moral, and spiritual health of all of us is rapidly becoming too colossal to ignore.
Please continue to keep Next Step in your prayers as we work, in our own small way, in our own small medical clinic, on changing the culture from death into life. ~ Heather M Vasquez
P.S. Save the Date!
The Next Step Gala is on Saturday September 19th!
P.P.S.
We are Hiring! Next Step Pregnancy Services is seeking a compassionate, mission-driven part-time Registered Nurse for our clinic. email heather@nextstepnw.com for more info
