Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian recently made public his plans to use his new-found wealth and fame to fund the building of a pro-life crisis pregnancy counseling center, according to LifeSiteNews. The center, which is still in the planning stages, is to include a hot-line and counseling for pregnant women, as well as counseling and rehabilitation for post-abortion trauma victims.

Guy, who is described as 'deeply religious', has spoken frankly of his desire to "set up a place that women can turn to when considering having [an abortion], a place that makes them aware of the consequences both psychologically and emotionally that it has."

He goes on to say that "I have come across several different women in my life including close friends that have had horrendous experiences post-abortion, and I think women deserve the right to make an informed and educated decision. Most women never get over the psychological effects of abortion and without the right counseling, it affects their relationships, confidence, self-esteem etc. for life."

Critics have lashed out at him, accusing him of abusing his power as an artist as well as being biased as a Christian.

"Sure I am anti-abortion but that is not what this is about," answered Guy. "This program is not based on moral judgment but on love and respect, something that we all deserve."

In addition, Guy will be performing a full charity show on July 8 in Melbourne alongside Grammy Award winner CeCe Winans, with proceeds going to benefit World Vision. Sebastian is also reportedly planning to tour impoverished areas in Africa with World Vision and to record a Gospel CD as a means of expressing his fervent Christian faith.

For more information on Guy Sebastian, please visit www.guysebastian.com.au.

Justin Camacho
justin@breathecast.com