|
Anthony has written a book about his
experiences which tells his story and explains why he and his wife chose
life in spite of being aware that their daughter would have Spina Bifida.
The book, which is also one of Anthony's speaking topics, is called "We
Chose Life: Why You Should Too." Learn more at
www.wechoselife.com.
Autobiography of Anthony Horvath:
I was raised in the Lutheran church. I
attended a Lutheran day school from 1st grade through 8th grade,
went to a Lutheran high school, and then a Lutheran university, where I
promptly lost my faith in God while in the pastoral ministry program.
This agonizing time of doubt and personal reflection resulted in a
return to God and a passionate desire to spare others from having the
same experience. (In retrospect, most of my "objections" to God and
Christianity were weak. Only in my arrogance did I think they were
strong). I remained in the pastoral ministry program but decided not to
become a pastor.
At the end of my senior year I was asked to
teach religion at a Lutheran high school in Mayer, Minnesota. I taught
there for one year, got married, and moved to Rockford. In Rockford, my
wife took a position as an elementary school teacher at a Lutheran grade
school and a year later I took a position as a religion teacher at
Rockford Lutheran, a junior and senior high school. After the birth of
my first son, I took a position as a Director for Parish Ministries at a
Lutheran church near La Crosse, Wisconsin.
With the birth of twin boys, life became
chaotic in Wisconsin. The net result was that I resigned from the church
in order to get a job I felt would be more likely to sustain my family.
I became an over the road truck driver. A little less than a year later
we determined as a family that I needed to come off the road. Ever
since, I have been the "stay at home dad," writing books, speaking in
various venues, and generally advancing my apologetics ministry.
Not too long ago, my wife and I had a fourth
child, a girl (at last!). At the 20 week ultrasound they discovered that
she had Spina Bifida and we were given the "choice" to "terminate" which
we emphatically declined. This was a very hard time for us but
eventually we "sucked it up" and prepared for life with our new
daughter. Honestly, life has been good.
In large part, because of my experience with
my daughter, I have of late spent more time writing and reflecting and,
when opportunity arises, speaking on life issues. Even though I have
always been passionately pro-life and energetically anti-abortion, I
never felt like I had credibility to speak on the matter except in the
abstract. That is no longer the case: I have passed the test. I believe
that it would be nothing but selfishness if I did not share my story.
Hopefully in the sharing lives can be saved.
Anthony has written a book about his
experiences which tells his story and explains why he and his wife chose
life in spite of being aware that their daughter would have Spina Bifida.
The book, which is also one of Anthony's speaking topics, is called "We
Chose Life: Why You Should Too." Learn more at
www.wechoselife.com.
Anthony Horvath is willing to travel
nation-wide.
Anthony's presentations are intended for
grades six through eight, high
school students, college students, and adults. Preferred settings
include junior high or senior high chapels and classrooms; youth group events;
college public forums; college group events; college classrooms;
youth, teen, and adult Bible study classes; church organizations; and
public forum.
For a high resolution image of Mr. Horvath,
click on the image above.
To schedule a
presentation with Anthony Horvath contact him through
e-mail or at 202-280-7971. (E-mail preferred)
|
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg)
