The issue of abortion remains divisive, with passionate advocates on both sides. To be clear, at Open Arms Real Choices Clinic in Hayden, Idaho, we firmly believe that every human life has inherent dignity and worth and deserves love and care. Our commitment is not just verbal. It extends to offering support and services to women and men facing unplanned pregnancies, guided by the conviction that protecting both women and their unborn children is crucial. We are dedicated to working towards a future where all humans are welcomed into life.
Our belief in the sanctity of human life fuels our commitment and rests upon our convictions regarding the humanity of the child in the womb. From conception, the preborn child possesses a unique and complete genetic composition, a blend of the mother and the father. By the fifth week of gestation, the preborn human being’s heart starts to beat, and by the eighth week, movement within the womb becomes evident.
Every human being, from the point of conception to natural death, possesses inherent dignity and worth. Human life is a precious gift, and as a society, we are responsible for protecting and cherishing it. Rejecting the notion that some lives are more valuable than others, we firmly stand against the idea that ending the life of a preborn child can be justified for any reason. Upholding the belief that every human is valuable and deserving of the rights to “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness,” as announced in the Declaration of Independence, we assert that no one’s pursuit of happiness should come at the expense of another’s right to life.
Crucial to our mission is protecting both women and children, which is integral to fostering a culture of life. We adamantly reject any advocacy for harm to women, emphasizing that abortion not only harms the preborn child but also the mother, physically and emotionally. In our commitment to supporting mothers, we provide a range of no-cost services, resources, and education to alleviate the challenges of childbearing and parenthood. Every woman deserves access to care that respects her dignity and safeguards her health and well-being.
Abortion is not a necessary medical procedure; it terminates a human life. Since the legalization of abortion in 1973, more than 60 million abortions have occurred in the United States alone, a tragedy that demands our attention. So many potential doctors, athletes, leaders, innovators, and just plain good people who could have enriched our world through their contributions never got a chance to live.
In North Idaho, Open Arms Real Choices strives to play its part in offering women and their babies a chance at life – a good life. We offer counseling, no-cost pregnancy tests, STI testing, ultrasounds, baby supplies, life skills classes, and other services. With your support and donations, we will continue doing our part to protect life, one baby at a time. Please get in touch to learn more about our organization or support us. Together, we can work towards a future where everyone – mothers, fathers, and babies – is welcomed and valued.
