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After a father made the claim last week that he refused to give up his newborn baby with Down Syndrome when threatened with divorce, his wife came forward to tell a different story.

Samuel Forrest is a proud father of newborn Leo, but when the doctors told him that the baby has Down Syndrome, his wife gave him an ultimatum: let the hospital terminate the baby or you're getting a divorce.

With the recent outbreak of measles in California, many Americans are puzzled as to why some parents might choose not to vaccinate their child from a preventable disease. While the vast majority of society is pro-vaccine, some parents object to certain vaccines because of the way that they are made - not based on the belief that certain ingredients might cause autism, attention deficit disorder, or even allergies, but on moral grounds.

This weekend's Super Bowl is a time for celebration, camaraderie, and lots of unhealthy snacks. But five years ago, a pro-life Superbowl ad from Focus on the Family featuring Tim Tebow convinced one pregnant woman not to go through with a planned abortion.

The House on Thursday passed legislation that would block abortion coverage from plans offered by Obamacare, but stalled a stricter anti-abortion measure which would ban abortions performed twenty weeks after fertilization.

"19 Kids and Counting" star Josh Duggar recently spoke at a pep rally ahead of the 2015 March for Life to introduce Sen. Rick Santorum in Washington, DC and urge the public to stand behind the nation's leaders who respect the sanctity of human life.

The 11th annual Walk for Life-West Coast is expected to draw thousands of pro-lifers who wish to celebrate the sanctity of human life.

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control reveals that abortion rates are at an all-time low.

Josh and Anna Duggar of the hit TLC show "19 Kids and Counting" continue to publicly proclaim their pro-life, anti-abortion values despite ongoing media backlash.

As cases like an Orthodox Jewish man beaten, New York couple fined for refusing to wed lesbian couple, and Texas sermon subpoenaed are brought to light, the fate of religious freedom in America for certain religions is unknown - specifically Christianity and Judaism. While American citizens are guaranteed religious freedom through the First Amendment, this freedom is slipping away as Christian persecution and anti-Semitism swells.

Christians around the United States are encouraged help shape America's future in a positive way by exercising the right to vote in the midterm elections on Tuesday.

An abortion clinic in Toledo, Ohio where 50,000 unborn babies were murdered will be turned into a memorial to commemorate them.

An open letter was posted to popular online discussion venue Reddit last night as a final goodbye to an unborn child that the letter's author plans to abort next week."Little Thing," the letter begins, "I can feel you in there [...] It breaks my heart that I don't feel the enchantment that I'm supposed to feel. I am both sorry and not sorry."

"19 Kids and Counting" star Jessa Duggar recently raised the ire of many after comparing abortion to the Holocaust via Instagram.

Christian groups are shocked after discovering that thousands of unknowing Americans are paying for abortions through Obamacare.

In response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of Hobby Lobby, Scarlett Johansson has helped to design a pro-abortion t-shirt for Planned Parenthood. The actress is the first celebrity to design a shirt for their “Women are Watching” campaign, which aims to thwart conservative success in the upcoming midterm elections.

Gov. Jerry Brown's administration on Friday announced that health insurance companies in California can no longer deny coverage for abortions after pro-choice advocates protested a prior ruling that allowed Catholic Universities to refuse funding for such procedures.

Pro-life groups and parents have expressed outrage at comments made by Atheist Richard Dawkins asserting that babies diagnosed with Down Syndrome in the womb should be aborted, as it is "immoral" to bring such a child into the world.

A beautiful, healthy baby named "Faith" was born at 35 weeks to Jessie Ayagalria, who was brain dead at the time of the delivery. Her family, although grieved at the the loss of the young mother, rejoice at the new life she has brought into the world.

A bill that was proposed by Democrats with the intent of reversing the recent Supreme Court decision in favor of Hobby Lobby and forcing corporations to provide abortion-inducing drugs to their employees has failed in the Senate. Hobby Lobby supporters rejoice, calling it a major win for religious freedom.

A mother of three, Holly Fisher began receiving death threats after posting photographs in support of Christianity, the unborn, and the right to bear arms on Twitter.

An angry woman wearing a Burger King shirt physically and verbally attacked the anti-abortion group Created Equal while they were holding up signs bearing the image of a well-formed 12 week old fetus. Despite the woman's actions, the group is now asking for prayer for her soul.

Michelle and Ross Hui were told their baby had died in the womb. After doctors gave Michelle an abortion pill to make sure nothing was left inside of her, they discovered the young mother was actually pregnant with twins--and one had survived. Today, the couple thanks God for their healthy 18 month old "miracle baby."

Abortionist Dennis Christensen is 71, and ready to ready from his practice. However, he cannot find anyone to replace his horrifying job, something he says is a "calling." Right to life advocates are calling his work "heinous" and say they are encouraged that no one is wiling to follow in his footsteps.

Dave and Kristi Eskelund's story is one of extreme courage and commitment to their faith, as they refused to abort their conjoined baby girls despite the high risk the pregnancy entailed. In honor of their story, the couple was awarded the Walker Journalism Award, a prestigious honor to encourage Christians to spread their message.