There's nothing in the world more unnatural and disordered than for a mother to kill her own child.

And that raises an important question: How did we end up with abortion in the first place?

Recently on The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we discussed and debated the role the Enlightenment--particularly the French Revolution--played in creating a culture that ended up industrializing the slaughter of babies in the name of freedom:

To watch or listen, click the image or visit:

40daysforlife.com/blame-the-french

The French Revolution was one of the great tragedies of the last 500 years, and many of its errors persist to this day. 

Did it contribute to the advent of abortion nearly 200 years later?

There certainly are some remarkable similarities between the French Revolution and today's pro-abortion movement.


You can save a life from abortion. We'll begin accepting applications to lead the September 23-November 1 40 Days for Life campaign in just 18 days.

If you're willing to consider leading your community in 40 days of prayer and fasting, community outreach, and peaceful vigil to end abortion...

...now is a great time to start praying, discerning, and asking questions.

Email info@40daysforlife.com, and we'll address your questions and concerns and help walk you through whether leading a 40 Days for Life campaign is right for you!

Shawn Carney, President/CEO

In addition to co-founding 40 Days for Life, Shawn is one of the most sought-after pro-life speakers, addressing audiences coast-to-coast and internationally. He has executive produced award-winning pro-life documentaries. Shawn co-authored the #1 top-rated Christian book: 40 Days for Life: Discover What God Has Done ... Imagine What He Can Do and also wrote The Beginning of the End of Abortion.