These are but a few examples of the kind of questions to ask ourselves when we are formulating a clear conception of the life we want. There is of course no guarantee that our goals will be achieved.

The Jan. 30 letter, "Bible celebrates birth, not conception," took issue with biblical statements proclaiming life begins at conception. The writer's idea seemed to be that a passage from the book ...

If life begins at conception, then every abortion is murder -- the intentional taking of a human life. All who assist abortions could also be criminally prosecuted for aiding and abetting murder.

"According to the Carnegie Stages of Human Development, the 23 biological features of human development begin at conception," writes U.S. Sen. James Lankford.

Sands continued by saying that women vote with their bodies, and the 60-some million who have gotten an abortion in the past 40 years have made clear their choice. “Trust women and trust their vote.