Thursday, May 31, 2007 People or Property: Frozen Embryo Case Highlights the Humanity of the Unborn A parental custody case of sorts could have drastic effects abortion law.  After producing three embryos through IVF, the parents of the embryos divorced.  The father wants the embryos destroyed or frozen indefinitely, and the mother wants to have the embryos implanted into her womb to give the children a chance to be born.  Now the courts must decide if the embryos are "people" or "property."  America will be watching. Abortion | Pro Life | Stem Cells posted on Thursday, May 31, 2007 8:25:38 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)      Apparently Homosexuals in Massachusetts Don't Really Want Same-Sex Marriage Marriage statistics in Massachusetts reveal that the number of "gay marriages" has been falling sharply.  Perhaps even homosexuals themselves aren't too excited about "gay marriage." Marriage | Pro Family posted on Thursday, May 31, 2007 8:18:22 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)      Another Embryonic Stem Cell Battle Brewing: House Could Vote Next Week Next week the House of Representatives will likely vote on the stem cell bill recently passed by the Senate.  The Senate bill (S. 5) would overturn President Bush's ethical guidelines on embryonic research and require your tax dollars to be spent on research that destroys human embryos. Unfortunately the House will probably pass the unethical legislation, but the President has promised to veto the bill.  In that case, the bill would then go back to the Senate for a vote on whether to sustain or override his veto. For more information on this issue, check the AdvanceUSA stem cell page and adult stem cell page. Pro Life | Stem Cells posted on Thursday, May 31, 2007 8:14:14 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)      Brownback on Evolution In this New York Times Op-Ed piece Senator Brownback speaks his mind on evolution. posted on Thursday, May 31, 2007 2:25:01 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)       Wednesday, May 30, 2007 Supporting Ethical Stem Cell Research in Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue recently signed a bill into law which would set aside funds for research involving stem cells from umbilical cord, placental tissue and amniotic fluid.  It’s nice to see that the state of Georgia realizes that adult stem cell research offers the best hope for treatments without crossing ethical lines. For more exciting news on adult stem cells click here. Adult Stem Cells | Pro Life | Stem Cells posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 1:48:54 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)      The Exploits of Dr. Death This article gives a timeline of major events in the “career” of Dr. Jack Kevorkian promoting assisted suicide.  Dr. Kevorkian is scheduled to soon be released from prison. Assisted Suicide | Pro Life posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 1:48:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)      Despite Liberal Claims, Morning After Pill Availability Fails to Reduce Abortion Numbers New information reveals that abortion rates in Scotland continue to rise despite the widespread availability of the “morning after” pill (Plan B). Abortion | Plan B | Pro Life posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 1:47:23 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)       Tuesday, May 29, 2007 Trying to Teach the Bible in Texas Public Schools The school board of Odessa, Texas decided to institute a basic Bible literacy course as a required elective for high school students.  The school board has now been sued by some Odessa residents with the help of the ACLU.  Once again, the ACLU's crusade to eradicate Christianity from the public square continues. Pro Religious Freedom | Religion in Public posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 9:39:06 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)      The Real Planned Parenthood Tom McClusky from FRC in this telling article on Planned Parenthood's real agenda reminds American citizens that they unwittingly support the abortion industry through their tax dollars.  Planned Parenthood is the biggest abortion provider in the world and should not be supported with federal, state, or local tax dollars. Abortion | Planned Parenthood | Pro Life posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 9:08:28 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)      The "Morning After Pill" and Abortion A new study finds that the "morning after pill" (Plan B) can sometimes cause abortions.  LifeNews reports here. For more information on the dangers of Plan B check the pro-life page. Abortion | Plan B | Pro Life posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 8:54:50 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)      Cannes Film Festival's Top Prize Goes to Pro-Abortion Movie The Cannes Film Festival awarded it's top prize to director Cristian Mungiu for his low-budget film that advocates "abortion rights" by dramatizing a botched abortion in the old Soviet Union.  This is yet another example of the media trying to desensitize society to abortion by emphasizing emotionally charged scenarios that distract from the seldom-mentioned needs and rights of unborn children.  Story here. Abortion | Pro Life posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 8:18:33 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)      "Every Government School a Sexual Indoctrination Center" The California State Senate recently passed SB 777, which would require school children to be taught about transsexuality, bisexuality and homosexuality at grades as early as kindergarten.  The radical homosexual agenda has nothing to do with equal rights and everything to do with forcing a deviant lifestyle on others. Pro Morality posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 8:08:06 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)      Conservative Depth and Liberal Shallowness Even thought the left often claims to have a monopoly on intellectual debate and appreciation for nuance, this article by Peter Berkowitz shows how conservatism is the true fertile ground for intellectual debate.  He also touches on the intellectual heritage of conservatives through the works of notable conservatives Burke, Kirk, Strauss, and Hayek. posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 7:51:31 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)       Friday, May 25, 2007 Strong Pro Life Bills Going on the Books in Missouri and Oklahoma Within the last week very strong pro-life bills have become law in both Missouri (Gov. Blunt has not yet signed the bill, but said he will) and Oklahoma. As the New York Times noted earlier this week, these incremental victories spell trouble for nationwide abortion on demand. Abortion | Pro Life posted on Friday, May 25, 2007 8:42:17 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)      Torture - Al Qaeda Style For the past few years the United States military and intelligence agencies have been scrutinized for the methods of interrogation used in the War on Terror. Recently U.S. forces came into possession of Al Qaeda torture manuals and devices. The graphic and disturbing pictures are a sobering reminder of the dangers our military, the Iraqi forces, and sympathetic allies in the region face. posted on Friday, May 25, 2007 5:55:16 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)       Thursday, May 24, 2007 Christian University Attacked by Congressman During yesterday's House Judiciary Committee hearing, a former Dept. of Justice employee named Monica Goodling was giving testimony in the fired U.S. attorneys kerfuffle. What is significant for Christians and defenders of the First Amendment is how Rep. Stephen Cohen turned the hearing into an inquisition on the nature of Regent University, a Christian university and Monica Goodling's alma mater. You can view video of the questioning (skip to the 2:45 mark for the exchange) or read the transcript (excerpts below or look for Rep. Cohen's name half-way through the link).  Later in the hearing representatives Forbes and King discussed the successes of Regent and the Christian foundings of both Harvard and Yale. See the excerpts below. UPDATE: Byron York at National Review Online has a summary of the hearing with Cohen's comments highlighted. TRANSCRIPT EXCERPTS REP. STEPHEN I. COHEN, D-TENN.:Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Ms. Goodling, I've read your vitae and it says that you grew up and you mostly went -- you went to public schools.Is that K through 12? GOODLING:Yes. COHEN:And it says you went to Christian universities in part because of the value they placed on service. What was the other part, that you chose Christian universities? Read more ... Pro Religious Freedom posted on Thursday, May 24, 2007 9:46:51 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)      Dobson Should "Repent" for Stand on PBA Case? It appears that some national and state pro-life leaders didn't share Dr. James Dobson's pleasure with the recent Supreme Court ruling upholding the Partial Birth Abortion Ban. In fact they took out a full-page ad in Colorado Springs' The Gazette calling for him to "repent" for his statements claiming the ban will protect children. Hmmm... Abortion | Partial-birth Abortion | Pro Life posted on Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:31:40 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)      Keeping Tax Dollars Out of the Abortion Business Jill Stanek recaps the pro-life victories won during the recent passage of the Defense Dept. funding bill in the House of Representatives. Abortion | Pro Life posted on Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:18:33 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)       Wednesday, May 23, 2007 Free Speech that the ACLU Will/Will Not Defend Wendy Kaminer takes an insightful look at what kinds of "free speech" the ACLU will and will not defend. The same organization that defended the rights of neo-Nazis in Skokie, IL will not defend a young man with a religious opposition to homosexuality. Pro Religious Freedom posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 8:13:27 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)       Tuesday, May 22, 2007 A Question for '08 Should it be More Than Just Abortion and Gay Marriage? Election 2008 | Marriage | Pro Family posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 9:37:30 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)      Chipping Away at Roe Works (and concerns the New York Times) The recent Supreme Court decision upholding the partial-birth abortion ban has raised some eyebrows for what some of the justices cited in the majority opinion. For over a decade conservatives have been passing legislation that "chips away" at Roe on both the federal and state level by noting how abortion affects... women, and the New York Times is paying attention! Read their analysis. Abortion | Partial-birth Abortion | Pro Life posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 9:32:10 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)      Poll: Should Partial Birth Abortion be Illegal? Almost three-fourths of Americans think partial-birth abortion (PBA) should be illegal. This video gives the breakdown of the Gallup poll. Abortion | Partial-birth Abortion | Pro Life posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 9:18:13 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)      Thai Doctor Makes Housecalls in Florida Actually Dr. Fuphachai doesn't make house calls, but he does travel from Thailand to southwest Florida to monitor the progress of his heart patients treated with adult stem cells. So far, so good. Adult Stem Cells | Pro Life | Stem Cells posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 9:15:12 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)       Monday, May 21, 2007 Too Many IVF Babies? "Reduce" Parents who utilize IVF (in vitro fertilization) must make a difficult decision if they choose to implant multiple fertilized embryos- which developing baby (or babies) do they keep and which do they abort? This Washington Post article from Sunday explores the ethical dilemmas and reactions of both parents and healthcare professionals. Abortion | Pro Life posted on Monday, May 21, 2007 9:10:18 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)      No Birth Certificate for Stillborn Babies Should stillborn babies be given only death certificates? In many states that is all they receive. Yet pro-abortion activists fear issuing birth certificates for stillbirths because pro-lifers might "hijack" the language and argue for the personhood of the "fetus." Kinda makes you scratch your head. Seven states are currently debating the issue in their legislatures. Abortion | Pro Life posted on Monday, May 21, 2007 8:59:52 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)      New Yorkers' Gay Marriages in Massachusetts Validated Since the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court opened the door for homosexual marriage in 2004, one of the chief concerns has been out-of-state gay couples going to Massachusetts to be married if their home state does not issue marriage licenses to homosexual couples. Well it turns out that the concern was valid since New Yorkers who went to Massachusetts before a New York court ruled against gay marriage have had their marriages validated by a Massachusetts judge. Marriage | Pro Family posted on Monday, May 21, 2007 2:15:06 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)      Rogaine is Out, Stem Cells are In University of Pennsylvania researchers have used adult stem cells in mice to regrow hair on mice who have suffered deep skin wounds. In fact, these scientists believe they will able to treat male human baldness as a result of their research, perhaps in five years! This research only emphasizes the variety and effectiveness of adult stem cell therapies which do not have the moral problems associated with embryonic stem cell research. Adult Stem Cells | Pro Life | Stem Cells posted on Monday, May 21, 2007 2:01:34 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)       Friday, May 18, 2007 House Democrats Plan to Let Abstinence Education Funding Expire Despite the fact that most parents support abstinence education for their children, House Democrats plan to let the abstinence education funding in Title V expire.  CitizenLink reports on this issue here. Abstinence | Pro Morality posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 7:59:19 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)       Thursday, May 17, 2007 Poll Finds Americans Oppose Roe v. Wade When They're Accurately Told What It Means Pro-Lifers often have polls thrown in their faces that suggest that most of the American public opposes overturning Roe v. Wade.  As recent poll results show that could be because of how misinformed the public really is about what the famous Supreme Court decision actually does.  LifeNews.com reports on the poll results here. The poll was sponsored by and the Ethics and Public Policy Center and the Judicial Confirmation Network who both produced informative memos that fully explain the poll results (read them here, here, and here). Abortion | Pro Life posted on Thursday, May 17, 2007 5:37:49 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)      Handbook for Legitimizing Homosexuality In 1987 an article was published in a gay publication that outlined a comprehensive strategy for legitimizing and then promoting homosexuality throughout our society.  Looking back over 20 years shows just how faithfully its advice was heeded and applied.  "The Overhauling of Straight America" (PDF file) should be read carefully by concerned citizens. Though conservatives are often accused of seeking to "force their morality on others," in reality we merely oppose having a secular and unbiblical morality forced on us.  Christians should speak the truth in love to homosexuals and liberal activists, but that does not mean we should appologize for not wanting the homosexual agenda forced upon us and our children. Pro Family | Pro Morality posted on Thursday, May 17, 2007 5:23:04 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)      Egg Harvesting: Endangering Womens' Health for Unethical Research In order to conduct human cloning and some forms of stem cell research, large quantities of human eggs must be "harvested" from donor women (often poor young women strapped for cash).  Though often ignored or downplayed, egg harvesting poses serious health risks to women and raises serious ethical questions.  This New York Times article helps shed some light on the ethical problems.   For more information on human cloning and stem cell research click here. Pro Life | Stem Cells posted on Thursday, May 17, 2007 5:12:35 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)       Wednesday, May 16, 2007 Adoption, Not Abortion: Making The Choice For Life Ken Connor highlights adoption as an important alternative to abortion. Abortion | Pro Life posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 6:25:39 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)      Heritage: How a Liberal-Backed Proposal Could Limit Your Rights Conservatives have long been skeptical of "reform" proposals and some of the recent "lobby reform" proposals certainly merit such skepticism.  This Heritage Foundation report mentions one such proposal which would limit the free speech rights of American citizens and dangerously isolate the administration from public opinion. For information on other dangerous "lobby reform" proposals click here. Free Speech posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 5:11:59 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)       Tuesday, May 15, 2007 'Fund Adult Stem Cell Research, Not Embryonic' Say Pediatricians Adult stem cells offer the best hope for regenerative medicine and present no ethical dilemmas.  These pediatricians are speaking out about the best hope for cures (which doesn't threaten human life). For more information on the exciting developments in adult stem cell research click here. Adult Stem Cells | Pro Life | Stem Cells posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 9:55:45 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)       Monday, May 14, 2007 Cable Choice: Wouldn't That Be Nice? Paul Weyrich discusses the need for a la carte programming.  Greater freedom is almost always preferable and families could stand to reap the most benefit. Pro Family posted on Monday, May 14, 2007 8:44:56 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)      George Will on Hate Crime Laws Hate (thought) crimes are wrong/dangerous/foolish on so many levels.  In this piece George Will applies some common sense to the issue.  For more information on the dangers of thought crimes click here. Hate Crimes | Pro Religious Freedom posted on Monday, May 14, 2007 8:41:10 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)      Honoring George Washington Could Cost College Professor His Job This is no joke!  Apparently George Washington's 1789 Thanksgiving proclamation creates a "hostile working environment" because it's too religious.  A college professor who forwarded the address by email to his colleagues could be fired.  This should be a wakeup call to the anti-religious intentions of the secular left and offer further evidence of radical liberal bias in higher education.  For more news and information on religious freedom issues click here. posted on Monday, May 14, 2007 8:31:01 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)      Cutting the Grass: Bill in House Threatens First Amendment John Fund writes in this great piece about Rep. Marty Meehan's bill, H.R. 2093, and how it threatens free speech and our right to petition our government.  This bill lumps grassroots activists and ordinary citizens in with official "lobbyist" while putting onerous "disclosure" requirements on them thus shielding elected officials from the will and accountability of the people.  For more information on the dangers of lobby reform click here. Free Speech posted on Monday, May 14, 2007 8:25:53 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)      Disabled Children Target for Abortion This LifeNews.com article responds to a recent Op-Ed piece in which two parents tried to justify abortion two of their unborn babies because they were more likely to be disabled.  Human beings should not be considered expendable or less valuable just because they are disabled.  Disability should not be a capitol offense. Abortion | Pro Life posted on Monday, May 14, 2007 8:11:04 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)       Friday, May 11, 2007 DOD Funding Bill Free of Public Abortion Funding Provisions After Bush Threatens Veto LifeNews.com reports that the Defense Department funding bill does not contain measures that use American's tax dollars to fund abortions.  However, look out for bad amendments to be offered for this bill on the House floor. For more information on how to prevent tax dollars from supporting abortions click here. Abortion | Pro Life posted on Friday, May 11, 2007 9:00:14 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)      Kansas Law Recognizes Crimes Against the Fetus Talk about a "step in the right direction."  Pro-Lifers should be encouraged by measures to highlight the humanity of the unborn.  Story here. posted on Friday, May 11, 2007 8:50:58 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)       Thursday, May 10, 2007 Two North Carolina Counties Stand Up to ACLU Over Christian Prayer Would that more people would stand up to the ACLU like these two counties did. Pro Religious Freedom | Religion in Public posted on Thursday, May 10, 2007 9:04:54 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)       Tuesday, May 08, 2007 Amnesty International Now Officially Supports Abortion As if Amnesty International needed more ways of diminishing their credibility, they now officially support abortion "rights." Abortion | Pro Life posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2007 9:12:47 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)      Poll Shows Parents Support Abstinence Education Despite all the misinformation about abstinence education, this article reveals that "9 of 10 parents want their children [to be] abstinent [and that a] majority believe teaching contraception encourages sexual activity." Pro Morality | Abstinence posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2007 9:09:39 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)       Thursday, May 03, 2007 House Passes Hate [Thought] Crimes Bill: White House Threatens Veto Unfortunately, the dangerous, unnecessary, and unconstitutional thought crimes bill (H.R. 1592) passed in the House of Representatives and will eventually be considered by the U.S. Senate.  Fortunately, President Bush has indicated that he will veto the legislation. For more information on the important topic of hate (thought) crimes click here. Hate Crimes | Pro Religious Freedom posted on Thursday, May 03, 2007 9:18:13 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)

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