Bomber Declared ‘War against Pro-Lifers’ before Deadly Fertility Clinic Attack

A man claiming to be a “pro-mortalist” carried out a fatal attack on life by setting off a car bomb outside a fertility clinic in California, an act labeled as domestic terrorism by the FBI. This tragic event serves as a reminder to Christians about the sanctity of life. The individual responsible for the bombing was identified as 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus from Twentynine Palms, California, who targeted the American Reproductive Centers in Southern California. The bombing resulted in significant damage to the clinic and nearby buildings, with the perpetrator dying in the explosion. Fortunately, the clinic was closed at the time, and while four people were injured, no fatalities were reported. Law enforcement officials described it as one of the largest bombing incidents in Southern California. The FBI considered it a deliberate act of terrorism aimed at the IVF facility. The clinic reassured that all reproductive materials were safe and emphasized its commitment to assisting families in building their lives. The attacker’s website expressed extremist views such as “abolitionist veganism” and “negative utilitarianism,” advocating for the elimination of suffering as the primary moral objective. The individual identified as a “pro-mortalist,” promoting death as a moral good to end suffering and eradicate the negative aspects of existence. The incident highlighted the ease with which individuals can act on radical beliefs in today’s online environment. Brian Levin, a professor specializing in extremism, emphasized the role of radicalization, misinformation, and the normalization of violence through social media platforms. This tragic event underscores the concerning trend of individuals acting on extreme beliefs and the spread of radical ideologies through online channels.