COLLEGE-LEVEL Certification

Transform the Campus Debate

The most acclaimed pro-life leadership program for university students. Master the Universal Principles of Reason to move beyond slogans and change hearts and minds.

About this Course

Our acclaimed LPA for Students teaches college students how to transform the debate on abortion by transcending the usual arguments. You’ll learn ten universal principles that help you establish common ground and restore others’ conviction about the goodness of life (and the rightness of pro-life).
LPA for Students is FREE to campus groups who can schedule a 4.5-hour training, reserve a space with AV, and register a minimum of 10 pro-life students.
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Course Objectives

Advanced Logic

Master Objective Evidence to dismantle common pro-abortion arguments.

Universal Ethics

Apply the 10 Universal Principles to define personhood and dignity.

Dialogue Mastery

Learn the “Spitzer Method” for navigating hostile campus conversations.

LPA Topic Previews

When conversations about abortion get uncomfortable, people often suggest, "Let's just agree to disagree." On the surface, it sounds like a fair-minded compromise. But treating basic reality as if it were a matter of personal opinion ignores the most fundamental rule of common sense. In this video, Camille Pauley breaks down the principle of non-contradiction—a 2,400-year-old rule of logic showing that two opposite claims cannot both be true at the same time. True clarity starts when we look honestly at objective reality. Key Takeaways: ▶ The Rule of Non-Contradiction: Why something cannot both exist and not exist in the exact same way at the exact same time. ▶ The Square-Circle Test: How simple logic proves that reality doesn't change based on what is convenient for us to believe. ▶ Beyond Intellectual Laziness: Why claiming "we can never know" when human life begins avoids looking at clear scientific evidence. Video Chapters: 0:00 - The "Agree to Disagree" Argument 0:24 - The Principle of Non-Contradiction 0:54 - Dead or Alive: The Law of Logic 1:21 - The Square and Circle Analogy 1:52 - What Happens When You Defy Logic? 2:16 - Why You Can't Have It Both Ways This video was made possible in part by a generous grant from Our Sunday Visitor (@exploreosv). 💬 Join the Conversation: How do you respond when someone says everyone should just "agree to disagree" on major moral truths? 🎥 Watch More Hard Cases, Clear Answers: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4BuJUYDteBQxctRGK1ru5u_6dn_PI-wf - - - - - - - About Healing the Culture: Healing the Culture builds a pro-life culture by advancing universal principles of logic, ethics, and justice. Our unique philosophical approach forms people who seek the good of others above the good of self, creating a culture that values and protects all human life. 🤝 Join the Mission: https://healingtheculture.org/ ❤️ Support Our Work: https://donate.overflow.co/healingtheculture 🔔 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@healingtheculture?sub_confirmation=1 - - - - - - - 📺 More from Healing the Culture: ▶ Deeper Dives: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4BuJUYDteBQxctRGK1ru5u_6dn_PI-wf&si=myD5XkK6i1absEBM ▶ Pro-Life Philosophy with Fr. Robert Spitzer: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4BuJUYDteBR3KEbNylQpKm_07rUs-CO-&si=kfYpAWHFoSVuD4F5 ▶ Forbidden Discussions: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4BuJUYDteBRKi2nbuOnZjgtIL80SjyYN&si=SuGlR4zlxVHf9VWb ▶ Philo and Sophie (for kids and families): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4BuJUYDteBQpMSVF0L7YwHkHmpjpM0uT&si=cHxgFgwuB7JedtLZ - - - - - - - 📱 Stay Connected: • Instagram: https://instagram.com/healingtheculture • Facebook: https://facebook.com/healingtheculture • TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@healingtheculture • Twitter/X: https://x.com/HealtheCulture #HealingtheCulture #ProLife #CultureOfLife #HumanDignity #DefendLife #ProLifeGeneration #RespectLife #FrRobertSpitzer Should We Agree to Disagree on Abortion? | Logic Deep Dive

Should We Agree to Disagree on Abortion? | Logic Deep Dive

We’ve all seen those impossible “gotcha” questions floating around the internet. One of the most famous asks you to choose between saving a five-year-old child or a container of frozen embryos from a burning building. The cultural pressure here assumes that whoever you rescue proves who has more actual value. In this video, we down why the "burning clinic" trap fails basic logic. By looking at the Principle of Full Human Potential, we see that true human value isn't based on how developed we are right now. Understanding this gives you a clear, philosophical way to answer extreme hypotheticals without compromising your belief in equal human worth. Key Takeaways: ▶ The True Source of Value: Why measuring someone's worth based on their current level of development is a logical trap that historically leads to human suffering. ▶ The Principle of Potential: How a 16th-century debate defending human rights reveals the exact same logic we need to protect vulnerable life today. ▶ Navigating the "Gotcha" Moments: A practical framework for explaining who you would save (and why) without abandoning the reality of objective human value. Video Chapters: 0:00 - The Famous Burning Clinic Scenario 1:33 - Why Extreme Hypotheticals Fail Logic 2:02 - The Principle of Full Human Potential 2:16 - The Hidden History of Human Rights 3:59 - What Actually Gives Us Worth? 5:17 - The Logical Reason for Who You Save 6:25 - Why Triage is Not the Same as Abortion This video was made possible in part by a generous grant from Our Sunday Visitor (@exploreosv). ▶ See the X.com thread we're responding to: https://x.com/stealthygeek/status/920085535984668672 ▶ A practical response from @EqualRightsInstitute : https://blog.equalrightsinstitute.com/four-practical-tips-responding-burning-fertility-clinic/ 💬 Join the Conversation: Have you ever faced this kind of "gotcha" question in a conversation, and how did you logically respond? Share your experience in the comments below. 🎥 Watch More Hard Cases, Clear Answers: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4BuJUYDteBQxctRGK1ru5u_6dn_PI-wf - - - - - - - About Healing the Culture: Healing the Culture builds a pro-life culture by advancing universal principles of logic, ethics, and justice. Our unique philosophical approach forms people who seek the good of others above the good of self, creating a culture that values and protects all human life. 🤝 Join the Mission: https://healingtheculture.org/ ❤️ Support Our Work: https://donate.overflow.co/healingtheculture 🔔 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@healingtheculture?sub_confirmation=1 - - - - - - - 📺 More from Healing the Culture: ▶ Deeper Dives: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4BuJUYDteBQxctRGK1ru5u_6dn_PI-wf&si=myD5XkK6i1absEBM ▶ Pro-Life Philosophy with Fr. Robert Spitzer: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4BuJUYDteBR3KEbNylQpKm_07rUs-CO-&si=kfYpAWHFoSVuD4F5 ▶ Forbidden Discussions: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4BuJUYDteBRKi2nbuOnZjgtIL80SjyYN&si=SuGlR4zlxVHf9VWb ▶ Philo and Sophie (for kids and families): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4BuJUYDteBQpMSVF0L7YwHkHmpjpM0uT&si=cHxgFgwuB7JedtLZ - - - - - - - 📱 Stay Connected: • Instagram: https://instagram.com/healingtheculture • Facebook: https://facebook.com/healingtheculture • TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@healingtheculture • Twitter/X: https://x.com/HealtheCulture #HealingtheCulture #ProLife #CultureOfLife #HumanDignity #DefendLife #ProLifeGeneration #RespectLife #FrRobertSpitzer A Response to the "Burning Fertility Clinic" Scenario | Thought Experiments

A Response to the "Burning Fertility Clinic" Scenario | Thought Experiments

We are often told that legalizing abortion is the most practical way to make it rare, and that without legal access, maternal mortality rates will skyrocket. But does the actual global healthcare data support this claim? In this video, we look at at the hard numbers from the CDC and the World Health Organization to separate fact from fiction. Ultimately, true compassion means finding ways to provide real medical care to vulnerable mothers, rather than using legal loopholes to justify abortion. Key Takeaways: ▶ The "Rare" Myth: Why historical CDC data shows that legalizing abortion drastically increases the total number of abortions rather than reducing them. ▶ The True Driver of Maternal Health: How global statistics prove that real medical infrastructure and prenatal care—not legal abortion—are what actually save mothers' lives. ▶ The Logic of Legalizing Harm: Why the argument that "people will do it anyway, so we should make it safe" is a dangerous and logically flawed way to design laws. Video Chapters: 0:00 - Does Legalization Make Abortion Rare? 0:45 - What the Historical Data Actually Shows 1:35 - The Maternal Mortality Argument 2:26 - What Global Health Statistics Reveal 3:39 - The Real Reasons Mothers Face Danger Worldwide 4:07 - Why Medical Infrastructure is the True Solution 5:10 - The Flawed Logic of "Safe and Legal" This video was made possible in part by a generous grant from Our Sunday Visitor (@exploreosv). 💬 Join the Conversation: How can we do a better job of advocating for real, life-saving healthcare infrastructure for mothers around the world? 🎥 Watch More Hard Cases, Clear Answers: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4BuJUYDteBQxctRGK1ru5u_6dn_PI-wf - - - - - - - About Healing the Culture: Healing the Culture builds a pro-life culture by advancing universal principles of logic, ethics, and justice. Our unique philosophical approach forms people who seek the good of others above the good of self, creating a culture that values and protects all human life. 🤝 Join the Mission: https://healingtheculture.org/ ❤️ Support Our Work: https://donate.overflow.co/healingtheculture 🔔 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@healingtheculture?sub_confirmation=1 - - - - - - - 📺 More from Healing the Culture: ▶ Deeper Dives: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4BuJUYDteBQxctRGK1ru5u_6dn_PI-wf&si=myD5XkK6i1absEBM ▶ Pro-Life Philosophy with Fr. Robert Spitzer: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4BuJUYDteBR3KEbNylQpKm_07rUs-CO-&si=kfYpAWHFoSVuD4F5 ▶ Forbidden Discussions: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4BuJUYDteBRKi2nbuOnZjgtIL80SjyYN&si=SuGlR4zlxVHf9VWb ▶ Philo and Sophie (for kids and families): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4BuJUYDteBQpMSVF0L7YwHkHmpjpM0uT&si=cHxgFgwuB7JedtLZ - - - - - - - 📱 Stay Connected: • Instagram: https://instagram.com/healingtheculture • Facebook: https://facebook.com/healingtheculture • TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@healingtheculture • Twitter/X: https://x.com/HealtheCulture #HealingtheCulture #ProLife #CultureOfLife #HumanDignity #DefendLife #ProLifeGeneration #RespectLife #FrRobertSpitzer Does Legalizing Abortion Save Lives? | Data Breakdown

Does Legalizing Abortion Save Lives? | Data Breakdown

Is the human embryo a human being, or is it "just a clump of cells?" Learn what science and reason can tell us about when actually begins. This video was made possible in part by a generous grant from Our Sunday Visitor (@exploreosv). Healing the Culture is an international leader in pro-life advocacy, delivering respect life education to millions of people in the United States and around the world. For more information, please visit https://www.healingtheculture.com. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: https://www.youtube.com/@healingtheculture ▶ Watch more from Respect University: https://bit.ly/40X8Tig ▶ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healingtheculture ▶ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingtheculture/ ▶ Respect Life University: https://healingtheculture.org/respect-life-university/ Is the Embryo a Human Being?

Is the Embryo a Human Being?

Abortion advocates will often argue that it is better that a child be aborted than be born disabled, poor, or unwanted by her parents. At its heart, this belief comes from narrow definitions of the terms “quality of life” and “success.” If a successful life is defined as being admired by others for what one accomplishes, then a disability, which threatens a person’s abilities, limits how successful a person can be. Similarly, if the highest quality of life is found in eliminating pain and suffering, then poverty and illness will prevent a person from attaining a sufficient quality of life. But, by expanding the definitions of “quality of life” and “success” we see that life – even when it involves suffering and disappointments – can be profoundly meaningful and good. This video was made thanks, in part, to a generous grant from Our Sunday Visitor (@exploreosv). Healing the Culture is an international leader in pro-life advocacy, delivering respect life education to millions of people in the United States and around the world. For more information, please visit https://www.healingtheculture.com. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: https://www.youtube.com/@healingtheculture ▶ Watch more from Respect University: https://bit.ly/40X8Tig ▶ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healingtheculture ▶ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingtheculture/ ▶ Respect Life University: https://healingtheculture.org/respect-life-university/ Does Abortion Improve Quality of Life?

Does Abortion Improve Quality of Life?

Abortion supporters will often argue that it’s impossible to know whether or not the fetus is a human person. They’ll conclude that any belief is merely a matter of opinion, and that the best we can do is “agree to disagree.” But is it possible for a fetus to be both a human and not a human at the same time, in the same place, and in the same manner? Can two contradicting statements both be true? We’ll explore the logic behind this question, and illustrate why it’s so foundational for having a reasonable and meaningful discussion about abortion. This video was made thanks, in part, to a generous grant from Our Sunday Visitor (@exploreosv). Healing the Culture is an international leader in pro-life advocacy, delivering respect life education to millions of people in the United States and around the world. For more information, please visit https://www.healingtheculture.com. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: https://www.youtube.com/@healingtheculture ▶ Watch more from Respect University: https://bit.ly/40X8Tig ▶ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healingtheculture ▶ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingtheculture/ ▶ Respect Life University: https://healingtheculture.org/respect-life-university/ Can We “Agree to Disagree” on Abortion?

Can We “Agree to Disagree” on Abortion?

In this new 5-minute video, Healing the Culture president Camille Pauley explains why wrongful birth lawsuits are bad for society and a threat to the rights of persons with disabilities. Healing the Culture is an international leader in pro-life advocacy, delivering respect life education to millions of people in the United States and around the world. For more information, please visit https://www.healingtheculture.com. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: https://www.youtube.com/@healingtheculture ▶ Watch more from Respect University: https://bit.ly/40X8Tig ▶ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healingtheculture ▶ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingtheculture/ ▶ Respect Life University: https://healingtheculture.org/respect-life-university/ The Injustice of "Wrongful Birth" Lawsuits

The Injustice of "Wrongful Birth" Lawsuits

In this two-part video, Healing the Culture's president, Camille Pauley, evaluates the use of direct and indirect abortion in cases where pregnancy puts the mother's life in danger. Healing the Culture is an international leader in pro-life advocacy, delivering respect life education to millions of people in the United States and around the world. For more information, please visit https://www.healingtheculture.com. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: https://www.youtube.com/@healingtheculture ▶ Watch more from Respect University: https://bit.ly/40X8Tig ▶ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healingtheculture ▶ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingtheculture/ ▶ Respect Life University: https://healingtheculture.org/respect-life-university/ Can Abortion be Justified if a Pregnancy Threatens the Mother's Life? (Parts 1 & 2)

Can Abortion be Justified if a Pregnancy Threatens the Mother's Life? (Parts 1 & 2)

Uterine lavage, a recently developed alternative to in vitro fertilization (IVF), promises, according to its creators, to offer significant benefits over IVF. But does this make it a more ethical procedure? Healing the Culture president, Camille Pauley, lays open the ethical and moral problems with uterine lavage, the truth about its so-called benefits. Sources: ▶ Santiago Munné, Steven T Nakajima, Sam Najmabadi, Mark V Sauer, Marlane J Angle, José L Rivas, Laura V Mendieta, Thelma M Macaso, Sarthak Sawarkar, Alexander Nadal, Kajal Choudhary, Camran Nezhat, Sandra A Carson, John E Buster, First PGT-A using human in vivo blastocysts recovered by uterine lavage: comparison with matched IVF embryo controls, Human Reproduction, Volume 35, Issue 1, January 2020, Pages 70–80, https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dez242 ▶ "Embryo Research To Reduce Need For In Vitro Fertilization Raises Ethical Concerns" on NPR: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/01/15/796018096/embryo-research-to-reduce-need-for-in-vitro-fertilization-raises-ethical-concern Healing the Culture is an international leader in pro-life advocacy, delivering respect life education to millions of people in the United States and around the world. For more information, please visit https://www.healingtheculture.com. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: https://www.youtube.com/@healingtheculture ▶ Watch more from Respect Life University: https://bit.ly/40X8Tig ▶ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healingtheculture ▶ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingtheculture/ Uterine Lavage: A Better Alternative to IVF?

Uterine Lavage: A Better Alternative to IVF?

Stem cell research has led to amazing new medical treatments, and promises to lead to even more. But is it ethical for scientists to use stem cells? Healing the Culture is an international leader in pro-life advocacy, delivering respect life education to millions of people in the United States and around the world. For more information, please visit https://www.healingtheculture.com. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: https://www.youtube.com/@healingtheculture ▶ Watch more videos from Respect Life University: https://bit.ly/40X8Tig ▶ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healingtheculture ▶ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingtheculture/ Is Stem Cell Research Ethical?

Is Stem Cell Research Ethical?

Rape and incest are horrible acts. But does that justify abortion in those tragic instances? Healing the Culture is an international leader in pro-life advocacy, delivering respect life education to millions of people in the United States and around the world. For more information, please visit https://www.healingtheculture.com. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: https://www.youtube.com/@healingtheculture ▶ Watch more videos from Respect Life University: https://bit.ly/40X8Tig ▶ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healingtheculture ▶ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingtheculture/ Should Abortion be Permitted in Cases of Rape and Incest?

Should Abortion be Permitted in Cases of Rape and Incest?

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I invite faculty, staff, or other non-students?

No. Registration is limited to pro-life college students currently enrolled at an accredited university.

Can I invite high school students?

No. The content and funding are specifically restricted to college-level students.

Can I invite “pro-choice” or “on the fence” students?

No. LPA is intended for students who are already pro-life to provide a distraction-free learning environment.

How do I schedule an LPA for Students?

Use the inquiry form below to send three potential dates. We will check availability and send Hosting Guidelines.

How much does it cost?

LPA is free, but a $200 fully-refundable deposit is required no later than 30 days prior to the event.

How is registration handled?

Our staff sets up a custom registration page on our website and provides you with a shareable link.

Is there a minimum registration requirement?

Yes. Funding requires at least 10 students to attend. Faculty travel is not booked until this minimum is met.

Why is there a deposit and how is it refunded?

The deposit ensures minimum attendance and offsets travel costs. It is refunded in full after the event if requirements are met.

What about food?

Healing the Culture does not provide food, but you are welcome to provide lunch or snacks for your group.

Do you offer LPA online classes?

Yes! We can schedule a live online session via Zoom as a one-time 4.5-hour event or three 90-minute sessions.

Lead the Revolution

Everything you need to bring clarity to your campus.

Host Requirements

4.5-hour training on a Saturday morning (min. 30 days’ notice)
Minimum 10 registered college students
Presentation space with AV and desk seating

What You Receive

Free live class and course materials
Official Graduation Certification
Lifetime access to our online learning site
LPA Quarterly Newsletter subscription

The Onboarding

Inquire: Complete the contact form.

Consult: Brief phone call to confirm dates.

Confirm: Review schedule and hosting plan.

Launch: Speakers & materials arrive!

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