FEMALE:

• From the presentation I realised that we are precious to God and that life is valuable
• Even though the baby is not born it is still a person
• I didn’t realise the consequences of abortion before – makes you realise how intricate we are 
• I disagree with abortion strongly and the presentation gave me more information and affirmed my beliefs
• I learned that actions have consequences and you need to think about what you are doing
• The presentation gave me a greater understanding of life and the consequences of bad choices
• Abortions can lead to many physical and emotional problems so we should prevent this ever happening to us
• I will tell my friends that abortion is not a simple way to get rid of problems but it actually leads to problems
• I would like Government schools to give more sex education due to the high amount of teenage abortions 

MALE:

• Sex has consequences and guys need to respect girls – abortion affects both male and female
• The presentation informed me of things I did not previously know – allows me to act with wisdom
• Abortion doesn’t just affect the woman, but also family and friends
• Abortion has many consequences and shouldn’t be taken lightly
• I would recommend this program because it’s something everyone should know about

FEMALE:

• You shouldn’t take your baby’s life because it is worth something – it is not just a blob of cells
• Every life is independent and special
• A baby is someone – it has a heart, it’s not a blob of cells
• The program confirmed to me that we were made by God and we’re all different and special and that every person matters - however small
• It was helpful to understand the major changes and development of our bodies throughout pregnancy
• It’s not just a bunch of cells in you, but someone’s life
• Abortion takes away the rights of a living being

MALE:

• It’s not just about you if you get someone pregnant – it’s about two other people
• The presentation gave me a better understanding of how we are before we are born
• Each person is special, so don’t kill them with abortion
• Don’t have safe sex, but save sex until after marriage
• You shouldn’t take a little baby’s life away and I wouldn’t want my wife to have an abortion

SOME PERCEPTIVE YEAR 12 FEMALE STUDENTS

• The presentation shows the truth and opens your eyes that the choices you make you must deal with the consequences – Life is so precious
• I never realised how massive the abortion problem is. I have always been brought up with morals but these facts are massive and the choices I make are definitely going to be thought through more thoroughly
• People need to know the truth, even just the facts of the issue. It is so confronting and disturbing to realise that abortion is legalised, how an innocent life is taken – they are so helpless
• It spoke straight to my heart – I hope and pray I will be able to pass on the information I have obtained to help someone else
• It’s amazing the facts everyone needs to know of such dangers!
• “I wish someone had told me” – I love it how you are!
• Such injustice is incredible but what you are doing has inspired me so much – thank you so much – you have helped me IMMENSELY.
• Every presentation promoting life is a presentation that we can get something to define and solidify what I believe in and why
• Absolutely Pro-life is 100% truth in my heart – no sex before marriage and no abortion have always been my strong values
• The government and society think they are doing what’s best for us – when people don’t know the truth about abortion. Society is lying to us and I hate it. It encouraged me to look at things more clearly

REFLECTIONS OF A YEAR 12 AND A YEAR 11 STUDENT

• I have two-year old nephew and he has brought so much joy to so many lives including mine. His parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends pour so much loveinto his life and he has an incredible potential and future with God. That’s how every child should have it – or at least have the chance to have it.
• I just want to say how much society, movies, music and television are ripping you off – the media and the government may think that what they are telling you is right or true … but we need to stand up for ourselves and find out the truth and the facts for ourselves. Don’t always believe everything you hear. 

FEMALE

• Abortion is really something that is hard to deal with and that once you have it you regret it
• I know that I won’t ever have an abortion but it also helped me to become more compassionate towards those that have had an abortion
• I would never have an abortion but I have friends that have and I have seen the effects afterwards
• Abortion is a drastic option and that it affects the male and female – spiritually, physically and emotionally
• It helped me understand the value of life even more and how abortion is such a massive issue in our society
• It helped me to understand that an unborn child is a human being not just a bunch of cells. I would never consider the abortion option but today fully encouraged me that abortion shouldn’t be an option for anyone else
• It’s important that other people of our age learn and gain an understanding of abortion and how it is such a horrible issue
• More people need to hear this and something needs to be done about those statistics in Australia
• I saw the importance of justice to the helpless and the effect our choices have on the innocent – God has a heart for justice
• Be very careful to save sex for marriage – if ever anything went wrong I know God can bring good out of it – the child is a precious gift

MALE

• The presentation reminded me that all our decisions made in life add to our purpose and it helped me to understand the importance of every life and no one has the right to take away another life.
• The presentation has built stronger the beliefs I already have about sex and the male – female relationship
• Some of my friends don’t fully understand how large the decision is about sex in their lives and why it is one of the most serious and sacred things between a male and female
• This information highly values human life and reveals the truth into some of the society’s major issue that are unseen to the general public

FEMALE

• Everyone is uniquely made in the eyes of God – you are NO mistake
• The presentation told the truth about abortion so we could understand – it was amazing to hear the truth finally
• Life is valuable and is a gift to every person – therefore abortion is totally wrong
• After the presentation I am more against abortion
• I always believed that God created each person for a purpose and today really reinforced it
• It helped me realise the importance of the lives of those around me
• Something that really impacted me: “It’s not the potential life it’s life with potential”
• Personally I would never get an abortion but if I did think otherwise this information would definitely influence me to change my mind – it really made clear the magnificence of life
• Abortion is such a devastating and heart-breaking issue – this provided a reality check
• It gave information and shows a positive choice to make and encourages better outcomes when choosing life over abortion
• I’ve always been against abortion and sex before marriage and it has persuaded me more – the program really made it much clearer for me
• If the Bible says “Shalt not murder” how can killing a baby, a small human being, be acceptable?

MALE

• I understand much better about how abortion can affect you
• It was good to hear a non-condemning speech against abortion
• God created us for a reason – unborn babies are already very small humans
• Helped me to look at abortion in a different light and points us in the right direction
• It gave insight into abortion related problems and society’s attitudes toward sex
• Virginity is not something to be thrown away – save sex until marriage – stay strong in God
• We are being cheated and lied to – there is more to abortion than we are being told
• It was straightforward and honest
• Knowing that we are not a bundle of cells and we are human beings from the moment of conception gives life more purpose and meaning

FEMALE

• Abortion does not work out in the long run- it will affect you for the rest of your life
• Abortion is a terrible and selfish thing – I understand much more
• It told us a lot about sex and abortion that people do not tell us
• I didn’t really get it at first and now I do – abortion is bad – lots of good information and facts
• Before this I would have had n abortion but now I would keep the baby
• There were a lot of statistics about abortion that I didn’t know and it was very interesting
• The government doesn’t tell us about this but it needs to be told
• If by some amazing chance I was ever pregnant out of wedlock this information would definitely help me to make the right choice (that is, not to abort)
• Don’t use condoms – save yourself for marriage

MALE

• Say no to sex before marriage
• Whenever a woman has an abortion she is taking a life, no matter how old the baby is – always stand by a woman and tell her not to have an abortion
• Don’t have sex before marriage and keep your virginity as a gift
• I’ll think more carefully now
• There is nothing good about abortion
• Abortion is about three people, not two – mother, father and baby

FEMALE:

The presentation made me rethink life’s morals and to understand and realise what a great God we have, how much He loves us and how perfectly He has made us. I want to live my life for God because He has made me to give glory and honour to Him. I need to act the way He has intended me to. I believe everyone in life needs to be told/shown things that will benefit them in life; also the risks involved in doing the wrong thing. They need to know God! I hope that I will never be in a circumstance where I have to make a decision about doing the right thing when it comes to sex and abortion. I hope that my beliefs now will be the same all through my life – being pure until marriage. I know we will be blessed by God if we do the right thing. I also know that it’s hard to uphold your morals and beliefs because of peer pressure, TV, media, etc. I pray that this program will help many people and help them understand the importance of life. God is the only one who can save us.

God’s way is the only way. He loves me, created me in his image and wants the best for me. The presentation helped me to know how to deal with people who have had abortions or are suffering from guilt. I know now that, as a friend, I can help out by pointing my peers to Jesus who provides the only means of healing; also to show compassion. I know that I want to save myself for my husband whom God has already handpicked for me. I am so grateful to have been provided with the immensely important information for myself and my friends.