Author: William Cutrer
Located in: Louisville, Kentucky
Submitted: August 09, 2002
Tell us a little about yourself. I am married for more than 30 years, have three
children and three grandchildren. I am a licensed
physician, specialist in Ob/Gyn. I serve as a
professor at The Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary and am the Medical Director at A Woman's
Choice Pregnancy Resource Center.
What was your motivation behind this project? I have been actively involved in Sanctity of Life
issues since medical school, and with the new
attention surrounding Ru 486, partial birth
abortion, parental rights and father's rights, I
was stirred to try to paint an engaging drama
about this issue. I wanted to deal fairly with
the issue of abortion, sketching some of the true
to life situations that can make decisions very
difficult. Along with my coauthor on several
projects, Sandra Glahn, we felt we could give an
accurate voice to the controversy and stimulate
some deep thought and meaningful conversation.
What do you hope folks will gain from this project? Hopefully, our readers will marvel at the wonder
of human life and catch a glimpse of grace,
forgiveness and the incredible gift of eternal
life. The "reality" of the storyline should bring
healing to some that have suffered personally or
in their immediate family with the aftermath of
abortion. Plus, for the unbeliever, or the "Pro-
choice" believer, we hope to generate thought
about viability arguments, and what constitutes
a "human being" worthy of dignity and respect.
Who are your influences, sources of inspiration or favorite authors / artists? I was influenced medically by some of my
colleagues in Obstetrics and Gynecology, plus
some of the most compassionate and dedicated
nurses anywhere. In the spiritual dimension, I've
been encouraged by many that serve in the Crisis
Pregnancy Centers. My favorite authors would
include Augustine, Bernard of Clairvaux, John of
the Cross, Calvin and some fine present day
devotional writers.
Anything else you'd like readers / listeners to know: The passion of False Positive centers on the
value of each individual human life, made in the
image of God. Not only the tiny unborn, but the
value of the lives of the mothers in crisis
pregnancies, plus the counselors and doctors that
pour their lives into these dear people.
