Open Line, Tuesday

Join pro life warrior Barbara McGuigan as she discusses recent results in Gallup Polls and Bill Donahue’s article Morally Challenged Americans. Barbara invites callers to call with their commentary on Americans that continue to shift to the left, also answering questions about pro-life issues, infant baptism, and more!

Why not allow abortion, just in case of rape? That comes up half-way into the show. Pro-life expert Barbara McGuigan hosts “EWTN Open Line—Tuesday” to answer and comment on topics like: What are "triggers," "micro-aggression," and "safe spaces" and how are they used to stifle Truth.. so how do we fight back? If college kids haven’t been taught right, where did we fail in our teaching? How do I form my young children in the faith? What is wrong with In vitro fertilization, IVF? What are the reasons for which I should keep my children in Catholic school? Listen, here, to “EWTN Open Line—Tuesday.”

How is natural family planning ‘NFP’ different from contraceptives? That comes up in the second half. First: Is it true mothers in a crisis pregnancy would rather abort than give up for abortion? Pro-life expert Barbara McGuigan hosts “EWTN Open Line—Tuesday” to answer and comment on topics like: What is the Catholic Church’s stance on HPV vaccines? Why don’t people reading pro-abortion books realize those books are lies? My husband and I got off the contraceptive pill and then I realized our vocation crisis is related to the contraception crisis. Listen, here, to “EWTN Open Line—Tuesday.”

Is sterilization justified if the mother is abused, repeatedly raped, ridiculed and cannot even afford the clothes on her back? If you say people who have an abortion are evil, what about rape? Pro-life expert Barbara McGuigan hosts “EWTN Open Line—Tuesday” to answer these and other questions like: Are there non-hormonal ways to regulate cycles? We are ready to adopt, but how do we get started? Listen, here, to “EWTN Open Line—Tuesday.”

My son’s 12th birthday was last week. He was born at 23 weeks and would not be considered viable. That comes up in the second half. First… How will doctors rectify miscalculations in 20-week legislations. Pro-life expert Barbara McGuigan hosts “EWTN Open Line—Tuesday” to answer these and other questions like: A pro-life friend says we need to oppose HPV vaccines… why? My husband wants to get involved with helping in the burial of aborted babies, so where may I point him? Listen, here, to “EWTN Open Line—Tuesday.”

Can we use birth control if it’s medically needed and not to prevent pregnancy? That comes in the second half. First: My wife and I want to donate our bodies to science, so is that okay? Pro-life expert Barbara McGuigan hosts “EWTN Open Line—Tuesday” to answer these and other questions like: When does the fetus have its own DNA so that we can prove that is a human person? Where may I learn more about the connection between Planned Parenthood and the Girl Scouts of America? Why can’t we just tell people to make the choice before getting pregnant, not after pregnancy has started? How do the Eucharistic Miracles affirm the pro-life argument? What may I say to help my friend who’s had an abortion. Listen, here, to “EWTN Open Line—Tuesday.”

How can I debate that there might be a good side to contraception? Caller Lucy gives her own witness as to how contraception has harmed her. Pro-life expert Barbara McGuigan hosts “EWTN Open Line—Tuesday” to answer these and other questions like: When can you limit the number of children? How can you reconcile “death with dignity” with the moral obligation to preserve life? Listen, here, to “EWTN Open Line—Tuesday.”

Is it true “pro-lifers” don’t care about the child, once the baby is born? Also… listen to Pat’s moving witness about his son—with medical problems—who has been the light of his life. Pro-life expert Barbara McGuigan hosts “EWTN Open Line—Tuesday” to answer these and other questions. Listen, here, to “EWTN Open Line—Tuesday.”

Can you be prolife while at the same time be pro “anchor-babies?” I see some cases of abortion not as murder, but just killing… so what’s the basis for considering it murder in every case? Pro-life expert Barbara McGuigan hosts “EWTN Open Line—Tuesday” to answer these and other questions like: when is stopping a pregnancy not an abortion? As a faithful healthcare provider, what should be my response when someone tells me they’ve terminated a pregnancy? A caller shares her personal witness that will blow your socks off. Margaret calls to ask for prayers for Denise who is dying. Listen, here, to “EWTN Open Line—Tuesday.”

Is it true the Girl Scouts support Planned Parenthood? Pro-life expert Barbara McGuigan hosts “EWTN Open Line—Tuesday” to answer these and other questions like: Why are parishes still allowing Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts? How do I explain the problem with Girl Scouts to my pastor? As an alternative to the Girl Scouts, how can you start an “American Heritage Girls” troop? I struggle with the idea that the government should enforce the Pro-Life movement, so how may I reconcile these two? What is the morally-acceptable way to take care of already-existing IVF babies? Listen, here, to “EWTN Open Line—Tuesday.”