abortion
ABORT THE DISABLED? Analyzing the current practices and public policies relative to disabled newborns and abortion, Wellesley professor Adrienne Asch argues that since it should be as acceptable to live with a disability as without one, policies must reflect an appreciation of human beings consonant with the value of life rather than the quality. She argues, “When our professions can envision such communication . . . prenatal technology can help people to make decisions without implying that only one decision is right. If the child with a disability is not a problem for the world, and the world is not a problem for the child, perhaps we can diminish our desire for prenatal testing and selective abortion and can comfortably welcome and support children of all characteristics.”
Analyzing the current practices and public policies relative to disabled newborns and abortion, Wellesley professor Adrienne Asch argues that since it should be as acceptable to live with a disability as without one, policies must reflect an appreciation of human beings consonant with the value of life rather than the quality. She argues, “When our professions can envision such communication . . . prenatal technology can help people to make decisions without implying that only one decision is right. If the child with a disability is not a problem for the world, and the world is not a problem for the child, perhaps we can diminish our desire for prenatal testing and selective abortion and can comfortably welcome and support children of all characteristics.”
(Reading: “Prenatal Diagnosis and Selective Abortion: A Challenge to Practice and Policy,” American Journal of Public Health, 11/99, pp. 1649-1657; (membership required for access); e-mail “>Adrienne Asch)
UN: Definitions may get in the way of what some reported as a victory when President Clinton agreed to terms set forth by members of Congress regarding payment for abortion and further funding for the United Nations. For example, in Bangladesh the law prohibits abortion except to save a mother’s life, but the government of Bangladesh and the NGO (Non-Government Organization) Family Planning Association of Bangladesh, an affiliate of International Planned Parenthood, condone a practice called “menstrual regulation” which is really abortion through the tenth week of pregnancy.
(Reading: “Definition of Abortion Is Found to Vary Abroad,” New York Times, 11/24/99; for a history of IPPF’s involvement in the abortion deception, see Population Research Institute)
activism
GOOD COUNSEL: Christopher Bell, founder of Good Counsel homes, has announced that Good Counsel will offer sanctuary to any Chinese national who is expecting a child. E-mail “>Good Counsel or call the toll free hotline at 800-723-8331.
GOOD COUNSEL: Christopher Bell, founder of Good Counsel homes, has announced that Good Counsel will offer sanctuary to any Chinese national who is expecting a child. E-mail “>Good Counsel or call the toll free hotline at 800-723-8331.
GOOD COUNSEL: Christopher Bell, founder of Good Counsel homes, has announced that Good Counsel will offer sanctuary to any Chinese national who is expecting a child. E-mail “>Good Counsel or call the toll free hotline at 800-723-8331.
birth defect registry
WISCONSIN: Assembly Bill 579/SB920 has identified potential problems with a proposed law allegedly designed to protect children born with serious birth difficulties. The formation of a “council” that “may view abortion as a means of birth defect prevention,” and the potential for that council to advocate anti-life measures must not go unnoticed, according to Legislative Director Mary Matuska. Such registries exist in Texas and Iowa.
WISCONSIN: Assembly Bill 579/SB920 has identified potential problems with a proposed law allegedly designed to protect children born with serious birth difficulties. The formation of a “council” that “may view abortion as a means of birth defect prevention,” and the potential for that council to advocate anti-life measures must not go unnoticed, according to Legislative Director Mary Matuska. Such registries exist in Texas and Iowa.
WISCONSIN: Assembly Bill 579/SB920 has identified potential problems with a proposed law allegedly designed to protect children born with serious birth difficulties. The formation of a “council” that “may view abortion as a means of birth defect prevention,” and the potential for that council to advocate anti-life measures must not go unnoticed, according to Legislative Director Mary Matuska. Such registries exist in Texas and Iowa.
(Reading: Birth Defect Registry Bulletin, Pro-Life Wisconsin, 11/24/99)
culture of death
GREAT BRITAIN: Brian Smith repeatedly stabbed Amanda Hunter in the stomach, planning to kill her and her seven-month-old baby. Both survived, however, and Smith was sentenced to life in prison.
GREAT BRITAIN: Brian Smith repeatedly stabbed Amanda Hunter in the stomach, planning to kill her and her seven-month-old baby. Both survived, however, and Smith was sentenced to life in prison.
GREAT BRITAIN: Brian Smith repeatedly stabbed Amanda Hunter in the stomach, planning to kill her and her seven-month-old baby. Both survived, however, and Smith was sentenced to life in prison.
(Reading: “Life for Knifeman Who Tried to Kill His Child in Ex-Lover’s Womb,” Electronic Telegraph, 11/23/99)
WEST VIRGINIA: In 1997, parents of five children escaped as their home and their children burned. A federal jury is now hearing the case against the father, Ricky Lee Brown, his wife and a third adult.
(Reading: “Parents Accused of Killing Five Children for Insurance,” Associated Press, 11/8/99)
gay rights
LESBIAN PARENTAL RIGHTS: The U.S. Supreme Court allows a Massachusetts Supreme Court ruling to stand. The ruling said “a lesbian who helped her partner raise a son had become a ‘de facto’ – or ‘in fact’ – parent entitled to visitation rights when the two women split up.”
LESBIAN PARENTAL RIGHTS: The U.S. Supreme Court allows a Massachusetts Supreme Court ruling to stand. The ruling said “a lesbian who helped her partner raise a son had become a ‘de facto’ – or ‘in fact’ – parent entitled to visitation rights when the two women split up.”
LESBIAN PARENTAL RIGHTS: The U.S. Supreme Court allows a Massachusetts Supreme Court ruling to stand. The ruling said “a lesbian who helped her partner raise a son had become a ‘de facto’ – or ‘in fact’ – parent entitled to visitation rights when the two women split up.”
(Reading: “Lesbian Visitation Rights Intact,” Sun-Sentinel (Florida), 11/16/99)
human embryo
SCREENING: The British Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority is seeking public comment on whether, and how, genetic screening techniques should be used to help couples with serious genetic disorders in their families have healthy children.
SCREENING: The British Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority is seeking public comment on whether, and how, genetic screening techniques should be used to help couples with serious genetic disorders in their families have healthy children.
SCREENING: The British Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority is seeking public comment on whether, and how, genetic screening techniques should be used to help couples with serious genetic disorders in their families have healthy children.
COMMENT: “Preimplantation genetic diagnosis” is currently used to detect imperfection and destroy embryonic children. Wonder how moral relativism takes over? Take a poll!
(Reading: “Health Gene Screening Debate Goes Public,” BBC news, 11/16/99)
infertility
INSURANCE COVERAGE? Peter Hart Research has completed a U.S. survey on attitudes regarding infertility, treatment for it and the question of insurance coverage. The survey finds that the majority of Americans believe that health insurance coverage should be provided for such treatment. The survey was commissioned by the Geneva-based Bertarelli Foundation, the first international foundation to provide a global forum on infertility. The foundation hosted its first conference at National Institutes of Health, November 19-21, 1999. It also announced the appointment of Geraldine Ferraro to its board. It is claimed that the Bertarelli board is composed of world-renowned leaders in reproductive health.
INSURANCE COVERAGE? Peter Hart Research has completed a U.S. survey on attitudes regarding infertility, treatment for it and the question of insurance coverage. The survey finds that the majority of Americans believe that health insurance coverage should be provided for such treatment. The survey was commissioned by the Geneva-based Bertarelli Foundation, the first international foundation to provide a global forum on infertility. The foundation hosted its first conference at National Institutes of Health, November 19-21, 1999. It also announced the appointment of Geraldine Ferraro to its board. It is claimed that the Bertarelli board is composed of world-renowned leaders in reproductive health.
INSURANCE COVERAGE? Peter Hart Research has completed a U.S. survey on attitudes regarding infertility, treatment for it and the question of insurance coverage. The survey finds that the majority of Americans believe that health insurance coverage should be provided for such treatment. The survey was commissioned by the Geneva-based Bertarelli Foundation, the first international foundation to provide a global forum on infertility. The foundation hosted its first conference at National Institutes of Health, November 19-21, 1999. It also announced the appointment of Geraldine Ferraro to its board. It is claimed that the Bertarelli board is composed of world-renowned leaders in reproductive health.
COMMENT: Curious that no mention is made of the basic causes of infertility: sexually transmitted disease, abortion and the promiscuous behavior that usually leads to both!
(Reading: “Poll: Infertility Insurance Sought,” Associated Press, 11/18/99; “Most Americans Believe Health Care Coverage Should Include Costs of Infertility Treatment, According to a U.S. Survey Commissioned by The Bertarelli Foundation,” Bertarelli Press Release, 11/18/99; for information on the Creighton model Fertility Care System, visit Pope Paul VI Institute)
personhood
CALIFORNIA: Pursuing the goal of establishing constitutional protections for all human beings from the time their lives begin at fertilization, California Right to Life has submitted language for a ballot initiative to the California Attorney General’s office. Once this initiative is approved, CRTL will collect the needed 671,000 signatures for ballot placement. To review the initiative and get involved, visit California Right to Life.
CALIFORNIA: Pursuing the goal of establishing constitutional protections for all human beings from the time their lives begin at fertilization, California Right to Life has submitted language for a ballot initiative to the California Attorney General’s office. Once this initiative is approved, CRTL will collect the needed 671,000 signatures for ballot placement. To review the initiative and get involved, visit California Right to Life.
CALIFORNIA: Pursuing the goal of establishing constitutional protections for all human beings from the time their lives begin at fertilization, California Right to Life has submitted language for a ballot initiative to the California Attorney General’s office. Once this initiative is approved, CRTL will collect the needed 671,000 signatures for ballot placement. To review the initiative and get involved, visit California Right to Life.
politics
CONGRESSMAN RANDY CUNNINGHAM: Planned Parenthood is claiming that even pro-lifers support their work! Congressman Randy “Duke” Cunningham (R-Calif.) visited their San Diego offices one year ago, and said “I am pro-life . . . I think another area where we need to come together is in the support of family planning methods which prevent unwanted pregnancy.”
CONGRESSMAN RANDY CUNNINGHAM: Planned Parenthood is claiming that even pro-lifers support their work! Congressman Randy “Duke” Cunningham (R-Calif.) visited their San Diego offices one year ago, and said “I am pro-life . . . I think another area where we need to come together is in the support of family planning methods which prevent unwanted pregnancy.”
CONGRESSMAN RANDY CUNNINGHAM: Planned Parenthood is claiming that even pro-lifers support their work! Congressman Randy “Duke” Cunningham (R-Calif.) visited their San Diego offices one year ago, and said “I am pro-life . . . I think another area where we need to come together is in the support of family planning methods which prevent unwanted pregnancy.”
COMMENT: With rhetoric like that, who couldn’t call themselves pro-life?
(Reading: “Local Planned Parenthood’s P-R Department,” San Diego News Notes, 11/99, p. 11; 11/15/99 letter to Congressman Randy Cunningham from Colleen Parro, director, Republican National Coalition for Life; contact Congressman Randy Cunningham)
G.W. BUSH: The Texas Governor told a high school audience that being pro-life means “ban partial birth abortion, [support] parental notification laws and [support] stronger adoption laws.”
COMMENT: Wrong, Governor. Protecting every single human being, each a person, from the time each life begins at fertilization! That is what being pro-life means. Try again.
(Reading: “Is That All There Is?” RNCLife FaxNotes, 11/19/99)
web news
SEX EDUCATION: According to Ann Schurmann of the Rutgers Network for Family Life Education, gURL.com (sponsored by iturf inc. in New York) will give sex facts to young people of any age “because parents aren’t passing on the information.”
SEX EDUCATION: According to Ann Schurmann of the Rutgers Network for Family Life Education, gURL.com(sponsored by iturf inc. in New York) will give sex facts to young people of any age “because parents aren’t passing on the information.”
SEX EDUCATION: According to Ann Schurmann of the Rutgers Network for Family Life Education, gURL.com(sponsored by iturf inc. in New York) will give sex facts to young people of any age “because parents aren’t passing on the information.”
Each of these web sites targets teenagers:
- gURL.com, sponsored by iturf inc. in New York;
- Sex, Etc., sponsored by Rutgers Network for Family Life Education;
- It’s Your (Sex) Life, sponsored by Kaiser Family Foundation;
- Go Ask Alice, sponsored by Columbia University;
- Teen Advice Online, sponsored by a team of nonprofessionals age 13 and up;
- Teenwire, sponsored by Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
(Reading: Rebecca Wyatt, “Sex-Ed Web Sites Multiplying Like Birds, Bees of Old,” Washington Times, 11/26/99; there is a charge for the complete article once you search and find it on this web site)
you
WORLD FEDERATION OF DOCTORS WHO RESPECT HUMAN LIFE: The quarterly newsletter News Exchange, available in English, French and Spanish, is lacking American writers and subscribers. For information contact “>Judie Brown or the General Secretary, “>Philippe Schepens, M.D. A sample newsletter will be provided.
WORLD FEDERATION OF DOCTORS WHO RESPECT HUMAN LIFE: The quarterly newsletter News Exchange, available in English, French and Spanish, is lacking American writers and subscribers. For information contact “>Judie Brown or the General Secretary, “>Philippe Schepens, M.D. A sample newsletter will be provided.
WORLD FEDERATION OF DOCTORS WHO RESPECT HUMAN LIFE: The quarterly newsletter News Exchange, available in English, French and Spanish, is lacking American writers and subscribers. For information contact “>Judie Brown or the General Secretary, “>Philippe Schepens, M.D. A sample newsletter will be provided.
zinger
WHO IS CRAZY? Kate Reinish, a spokeswoman for Planned Parenthood, commenting on congressional funding of abstinence-only education programs, was quoted in the Denver Post: “How many teenagers are going to believe instruction by Congress that sex outside of marriage will make you crazy and physically harm you? Our fear is that many of these programs are based on religion, not public health. People will be learning fear and shame instead of responsibility. They’ll be taught that a wedding ring will protect more than a condom.”
WHO IS CRAZY? Kate Reinish, a spokeswoman for Planned Parenthood, commenting on congressional funding of abstinence-only education programs, was quoted in the Denver Post: “How many teenagers are going to believe instruction by Congress that sex outside of marriage will make you crazy and physically harm you? Our fear is that many of these programs are based on religion, not public health. People will be learning fear and shame instead of responsibility. They’ll be taught that a wedding ring will protect more than a condom.”
WHO IS CRAZY? Kate Reinish, a spokeswoman for Planned Parenthood, commenting on congressional funding of abstinence-only education programs, was quoted in the Denver Post: “How many teenagers are going to believe instruction by Congress that sex outside of marriage will make you crazy and physically harm you? Our fear is that many of these programs are based on religion, not public health. People will be learning fear and shame instead of responsibility. They’ll be taught that a wedding ring will protect more than a condom.”
(Reading: “Straw Men at Planned Parenthood,” Denver Post, 11/14/99)
reflection for prayer
Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing while underneath they are ravenous wolves.
-Matthew 7:15
ABORT THE DISABLED? Analyzing the current practices and public policies relative to disabled newborns and abortion, Wellesley professor Adrienne Asch argues that since it should be as acceptable to live with a disability as without one, policies must reflect an appreciation of human beings consonant with the value of life rather than the quality. She argues, “When our professions can envision such communication . . . prenatal technology can help people to make decisions without implying that only one decision is right. If the child with a disability is not a problem for the world, and the world is not a problem for the child, perhaps we can diminish our desire for prenatal testing and selective abortion and can comfortably welcome and support children of all characteristics.”
Analyzing the current practices and public policies relative to disabled newborns and abortion, Wellesley professor Adrienne Asch argues that since it should be as acceptable to live with a disability as without one, policies must reflect an appreciation of human beings consonant with the value of life rather than the quality. She argues, “When our professions can envision such communication . . . prenatal technology can help people to make decisions without implying that only one decision is right. If the child with a disability is not a problem for the world, and the world is not a problem for the child, perhaps we can diminish our desire for prenatal testing and selective abortion and can comfortably welcome and support children of all characteristics.”
(Reading: “Prenatal Diagnosis and Selective Abortion: A Challenge to Practice and Policy,” American Journal of Public Health, 11/99, pp. 1649-1657; (membership required for access); e-mail “>Adrienne Asch)
UN: Definitions may get in the way of what some reported as a victory when President Clinton agreed to terms set forth by members of Congress regarding payment for abortion and further funding for the United Nations. For example, in Bangladesh the law prohibits abortion except to save a mother’s life, but the government of Bangladesh and the NGO (Non-Government Organization) Family Planning Association of Bangladesh, an affiliate of International Planned Parenthood, condone a practice called “menstrual regulation” which is really abortion through the tenth week of pregnancy.
(Reading: “Definition of Abortion Is Found to Vary Abroad,” New York Times, 11/24/99; for a history of IPPF’s involvement in the abortion deception, see Population Research Institute)
activism
GOOD COUNSEL: Christopher Bell, founder of Good Counsel homes, has announced that Good Counsel will offer sanctuary to any Chinese national who is expecting a child. E-mail “>Good Counsel or call the toll free hotline at 800-723-8331.
GOOD COUNSEL: Christopher Bell, founder of Good Counsel homes, has announced that Good Counsel will offer sanctuary to any Chinese national who is expecting a child. E-mail “>Good Counsel or call the toll free hotline at 800-723-8331.
GOOD COUNSEL: Christopher Bell, founder of Good Counsel homes, has announced that Good Counsel will offer sanctuary to any Chinese national who is expecting a child. E-mail “>Good Counsel or call the toll free hotline at 800-723-8331.
birth defect registry
WISCONSIN: Assembly Bill 579/SB920 has identified potential problems with a proposed law allegedly designed to protect children born with serious birth difficulties. The formation of a “council” that “may view abortion as a means of birth defect prevention,” and the potential for that council to advocate anti-life measures must not go unnoticed, according to Legislative Director Mary Matuska. Such registries exist in Texas and Iowa.
WISCONSIN: Assembly Bill 579/SB920 has identified potential problems with a proposed law allegedly designed to protect children born with serious birth difficulties. The formation of a “council” that “may view abortion as a means of birth defect prevention,” and the potential for that council to advocate anti-life measures must not go unnoticed, according to Legislative Director Mary Matuska. Such registries exist in Texas and Iowa.
WISCONSIN: Assembly Bill 579/SB920 has identified potential problems with a proposed law allegedly designed to protect children born with serious birth difficulties. The formation of a “council” that “may view abortion as a means of birth defect prevention,” and the potential for that council to advocate anti-life measures must not go unnoticed, according to Legislative Director Mary Matuska. Such registries exist in Texas and Iowa.
(Reading: Birth Defect Registry Bulletin, Pro-Life Wisconsin, 11/24/99)
culture of death
GREAT BRITAIN: Brian Smith repeatedly stabbed Amanda Hunter in the stomach, planning to kill her and her seven-month-old baby. Both survived, however, and Smith was sentenced to life in prison.
GREAT BRITAIN: Brian Smith repeatedly stabbed Amanda Hunter in the stomach, planning to kill her and her seven-month-old baby. Both survived, however, and Smith was sentenced to life in prison.
GREAT BRITAIN: Brian Smith repeatedly stabbed Amanda Hunter in the stomach, planning to kill her and her seven-month-old baby. Both survived, however, and Smith was sentenced to life in prison.
(Reading: “Life for Knifeman Who Tried to Kill His Child in Ex-Lover’s Womb,” Electronic Telegraph, 11/23/99)
WEST VIRGINIA: In 1997, parents of five children escaped as their home and their children burned. A federal jury is now hearing the case against the father, Ricky Lee Brown, his wife and a third adult.
(Reading: “Parents Accused of Killing Five Children for Insurance,” Associated Press, 11/8/99)
gay rights
LESBIAN PARENTAL RIGHTS: The U.S. Supreme Court allows a Massachusetts Supreme Court ruling to stand. The ruling said “a lesbian who helped her partner raise a son had become a ‘de facto’ – or ‘in fact’ – parent entitled to visitation rights when the two women split up.”
LESBIAN PARENTAL RIGHTS: The U.S. Supreme Court allows a Massachusetts Supreme Court ruling to stand. The ruling said “a lesbian who helped her partner raise a son had become a ‘de facto’ – or ‘in fact’ – parent entitled to visitation rights when the two women split up.”
LESBIAN PARENTAL RIGHTS: The U.S. Supreme Court allows a Massachusetts Supreme Court ruling to stand. The ruling said “a lesbian who helped her partner raise a son had become a ‘de facto’ – or ‘in fact’ – parent entitled to visitation rights when the two women split up.”
(Reading: “Lesbian Visitation Rights Intact,” Sun-Sentinel (Florida), 11/16/99)
human embryo
SCREENING: The British Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority is seeking public comment on whether, and how, genetic screening techniques should be used to help couples with serious genetic disorders in their families have healthy children.
SCREENING: The British Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority is seeking public comment on whether, and how, genetic screening techniques should be used to help couples with serious genetic disorders in their families have healthy children.
SCREENING: The British Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority is seeking public comment on whether, and how, genetic screening techniques should be used to help couples with serious genetic disorders in their families have healthy children.
COMMENT: “Preimplantation genetic diagnosis” is currently used to detect imperfection and destroy embryonic children. Wonder how moral relativism takes over? Take a poll!
(Reading: “Health Gene Screening Debate Goes Public,” BBC news, 11/16/99)
infertility
INSURANCE COVERAGE? Peter Hart Research has completed a U.S. survey on attitudes regarding infertility, treatment for it and the question of insurance coverage. The survey finds that the majority of Americans believe that health insurance coverage should be provided for such treatment. The survey was commissioned by the Geneva-based Bertarelli Foundation, the first international foundation to provide a global forum on infertility. The foundation hosted its first conference at National Institutes of Health, November 19-21, 1999. It also announced the appointment of Geraldine Ferraro to its board. It is claimed that the Bertarelli board is composed of world-renowned leaders in reproductive health.
INSURANCE COVERAGE? Peter Hart Research has completed a U.S. survey on attitudes regarding infertility, treatment for it and the question of insurance coverage. The survey finds that the majority of Americans believe that health insurance coverage should be provided for such treatment. The survey was commissioned by the Geneva-based Bertarelli Foundation, the first international foundation to provide a global forum on infertility. The foundation hosted its first conference at National Institutes of Health, November 19-21, 1999. It also announced the appointment of Geraldine Ferraro to its board. It is claimed that the Bertarelli board is composed of world-renowned leaders in reproductive health.
INSURANCE COVERAGE? Peter Hart Research has completed a U.S. survey on attitudes regarding infertility, treatment for it and the question of insurance coverage. The survey finds that the majority of Americans believe that health insurance coverage should be provided for such treatment. The survey was commissioned by the Geneva-based Bertarelli Foundation, the first international foundation to provide a global forum on infertility. The foundation hosted its first conference at National Institutes of Health, November 19-21, 1999. It also announced the appointment of Geraldine Ferraro to its board. It is claimed that the Bertarelli board is composed of world-renowned leaders in reproductive health.
COMMENT: Curious that no mention is made of the basic causes of infertility: sexually transmitted disease, abortion and the promiscuous behavior that usually leads to both!
(Reading: “Poll: Infertility Insurance Sought,” Associated Press, 11/18/99; “Most Americans Believe Health Care Coverage Should Include Costs of Infertility Treatment, According to a U.S. Survey Commissioned by The Bertarelli Foundation,” Bertarelli Press Release, 11/18/99; for information on the Creighton model Fertility Care System, visit Pope Paul VI Institute)
personhood
CALIFORNIA: Pursuing the goal of establishing constitutional protections for all human beings from the time their lives begin at fertilization, California Right to Life has submitted language for a ballot initiative to the California Attorney General’s office. Once this initiative is approved, CRTL will collect the needed 671,000 signatures for ballot placement. To review the initiative and get involved, visit California Right to Life.
CALIFORNIA: Pursuing the goal of establishing constitutional protections for all human beings from the time their lives begin at fertilization, California Right to Life has submitted language for a ballot initiative to the California Attorney General’s office. Once this initiative is approved, CRTL will collect the needed 671,000 signatures for ballot placement. To review the initiative and get involved, visit California Right to Life.
CALIFORNIA: Pursuing the goal of establishing constitutional protections for all human beings from the time their lives begin at fertilization, California Right to Life has submitted language for a ballot initiative to the California Attorney General’s office. Once this initiative is approved, CRTL will collect the needed 671,000 signatures for ballot placement. To review the initiative and get involved, visit California Right to Life.
politics
CONGRESSMAN RANDY CUNNINGHAM: Planned Parenthood is claiming that even pro-lifers support their work! Congressman Randy “Duke” Cunningham (R-Calif.) visited their San Diego offices one year ago, and said “I am pro-life . . . I think another area where we need to come together is in the support of family planning methods which prevent unwanted pregnancy.”
CONGRESSMAN RANDY CUNNINGHAM: Planned Parenthood is claiming that even pro-lifers support their work! Congressman Randy “Duke” Cunningham (R-Calif.) visited their San Diego offices one year ago, and said “I am pro-life . . . I think another area where we need to come together is in the support of family planning methods which prevent unwanted pregnancy.”
CONGRESSMAN RANDY CUNNINGHAM: Planned Parenthood is claiming that even pro-lifers support their work! Congressman Randy “Duke” Cunningham (R-Calif.) visited their San Diego offices one year ago, and said “I am pro-life . . . I think another area where we need to come together is in the support of family planning methods which prevent unwanted pregnancy.”
COMMENT: With rhetoric like that, who couldn’t call themselves pro-life?
(Reading: “Local Planned Parenthood’s P-R Department,” San Diego News Notes, 11/99, p. 11; 11/15/99 letter to Congressman Randy Cunningham from Colleen Parro, director, Republican National Coalition for Life; contact Congressman Randy Cunningham)
G.W. BUSH: The Texas Governor told a high school audience that being pro-life means “ban partial birth abortion, [support] parental notification laws and [support] stronger adoption laws.”
COMMENT: Wrong, Governor. Protecting every single human being, each a person, from the time each life begins at fertilization! That is what being pro-life means. Try again.
(Reading: “Is That All There Is?” RNCLife FaxNotes, 11/19/99)
web news
SEX EDUCATION: According to Ann Schurmann of the Rutgers Network for Family Life Education, gURL.com (sponsored by iturf inc. in New York) will give sex facts to young people of any age “because parents aren’t passing on the information.”
SEX EDUCATION: According to Ann Schurmann of the Rutgers Network for Family Life Education, gURL.com(sponsored by iturf inc. in New York) will give sex facts to young people of any age “because parents aren’t passing on the information.”
SEX EDUCATION: According to Ann Schurmann of the Rutgers Network for Family Life Education, gURL.com(sponsored by iturf inc. in New York) will give sex facts to young people of any age “because parents aren’t passing on the information.”
Each of these web sites targets teenagers:
- gURL.com, sponsored by iturf inc. in New York;
- Sex, Etc., sponsored by Rutgers Network for Family Life Education;
- It’s Your (Sex) Life, sponsored by Kaiser Family Foundation;
- Go Ask Alice, sponsored by Columbia University;
- Teen Advice Online, sponsored by a team of nonprofessionals age 13 and up;
- Teenwire, sponsored by Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
(Reading: Rebecca Wyatt, “Sex-Ed Web Sites Multiplying Like Birds, Bees of Old,” Washington Times, 11/26/99; there is a charge for the complete article once you search and find it on this web site)
you
WORLD FEDERATION OF DOCTORS WHO RESPECT HUMAN LIFE: The quarterly newsletter News Exchange, available in English, French and Spanish, is lacking American writers and subscribers. For information contact “>Judie Brown or the General Secretary, “>Philippe Schepens, M.D. A sample newsletter will be provided.
WORLD FEDERATION OF DOCTORS WHO RESPECT HUMAN LIFE: The quarterly newsletter News Exchange, available in English, French and Spanish, is lacking American writers and subscribers. For information contact “>Judie Brown or the General Secretary, “>Philippe Schepens, M.D. A sample newsletter will be provided.
WORLD FEDERATION OF DOCTORS WHO RESPECT HUMAN LIFE: The quarterly newsletter News Exchange, available in English, French and Spanish, is lacking American writers and subscribers. For information contact “>Judie Brown or the General Secretary, “>Philippe Schepens, M.D. A sample newsletter will be provided.
zinger
WHO IS CRAZY? Kate Reinish, a spokeswoman for Planned Parenthood, commenting on congressional funding of abstinence-only education programs, was quoted in the Denver Post: “How many teenagers are going to believe instruction by Congress that sex outside of marriage will make you crazy and physically harm you? Our fear is that many of these programs are based on religion, not public health. People will be learning fear and shame instead of responsibility. They’ll be taught that a wedding ring will protect more than a condom.”
WHO IS CRAZY? Kate Reinish, a spokeswoman for Planned Parenthood, commenting on congressional funding of abstinence-only education programs, was quoted in the Denver Post: “How many teenagers are going to believe instruction by Congress that sex outside of marriage will make you crazy and physically harm you? Our fear is that many of these programs are based on religion, not public health. People will be learning fear and shame instead of responsibility. They’ll be taught that a wedding ring will protect more than a condom.”
WHO IS CRAZY? Kate Reinish, a spokeswoman for Planned Parenthood, commenting on congressional funding of abstinence-only education programs, was quoted in the Denver Post: “How many teenagers are going to believe instruction by Congress that sex outside of marriage will make you crazy and physically harm you? Our fear is that many of these programs are based on religion, not public health. People will be learning fear and shame instead of responsibility. They’ll be taught that a wedding ring will protect more than a condom.”
(Reading: “Straw Men at Planned Parenthood,” Denver Post, 11/14/99)
reflection for prayer
Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing while underneath they are ravenous wolves.
-Matthew 7:15
ABORT THE DISABLED? Analyzing the current practices and public policies relative to disabled newborns and abortion, Wellesley professor Adrienne Asch argues that since it should be as acceptable to live with a disability as without one, policies must reflect an appreciation of human beings consonant with the value of life rather than the quality. She argues, “When our professions can envision such communication . . . prenatal technology can help people to make decisions without implying that only one decision is right. If the child with a disability is not a problem for the world, and the world is not a problem for the child, perhaps we can diminish our desire for prenatal testing and selective abortion and can comfortably welcome and support children of all characteristics.”
(Reading: “Prenatal Diagnosis and Selective Abortion: A Challenge to Practice and Policy,” American Journal of Public Health, 11/99, pp. 1649-1657; (membership required for access); e-mail “>Adrienne Asch)
UN: Definitions may get in the way of what some reported as a victory when President Clinton agreed to terms set forth by members of Congress regarding payment for abortion and further funding for the United Nations. For example, in Bangladesh the law prohibits abortion except to save a mother’s life, but the government of Bangladesh and the NGO (Non-Government Organization) Family Planning Association of Bangladesh, an affiliate of International Planned Parenthood, condone a practice called “menstrual regulation” which is really abortion through the tenth week of pregnancy.
(Reading: “Definition of Abortion Is Found to Vary Abroad,” New York Times, 11/24/99; for a history of IPPF’s involvement in the abortion deception, see Population Research Institute)
activism
GOOD COUNSEL: Christopher Bell, founder of Good Counsel homes, has announced that Good Counsel will offer sanctuary to any Chinese national who is expecting a child. E-mail “>Good Counsel or call the toll free hotline at 800-723-8331.
GOOD COUNSEL: Christopher Bell, founder of Good Counsel homes, has announced that Good Counsel will offer sanctuary to any Chinese national who is expecting a child. E-mail “>Good Counsel or call the toll free hotline at 800-723-8331.
GOOD COUNSEL: Christopher Bell, founder of Good Counsel homes, has announced that Good Counsel will offer sanctuary to any Chinese national who is expecting a child. E-mail “>Good Counsel or call the toll free hotline at 800-723-8331.
birth defect registry
WISCONSIN: Assembly Bill 579/SB920 has identified potential problems with a proposed law allegedly designed to protect children born with serious birth difficulties. The formation of a “council” that “may view abortion as a means of birth defect prevention,” and the potential for that council to advocate anti-life measures must not go unnoticed, according to Legislative Director Mary Matuska. Such registries exist in Texas and Iowa.
WISCONSIN: Assembly Bill 579/SB920 has identified potential problems with a proposed law allegedly designed to protect children born with serious birth difficulties. The formation of a “council” that “may view abortion as a means of birth defect prevention,” and the potential for that council to advocate anti-life measures must not go unnoticed, according to Legislative Director Mary Matuska. Such registries exist in Texas and Iowa.
WISCONSIN: Assembly Bill 579/SB920 has identified potential problems with a proposed law allegedly designed to protect children born with serious birth difficulties. The formation of a “council” that “may view abortion as a means of birth defect prevention,” and the potential for that council to advocate anti-life measures must not go unnoticed, according to Legislative Director Mary Matuska. Such registries exist in Texas and Iowa.
(Reading: Birth Defect Registry Bulletin, Pro-Life Wisconsin, 11/24/99)
culture of death
GREAT BRITAIN: Brian Smith repeatedly stabbed Amanda Hunter in the stomach, planning to kill her and her seven-month-old baby. Both survived, however, and Smith was sentenced to life in prison.
GREAT BRITAIN: Brian Smith repeatedly stabbed Amanda Hunter in the stomach, planning to kill her and her seven-month-old baby. Both survived, however, and Smith was sentenced to life in prison.
GREAT BRITAIN: Brian Smith repeatedly stabbed Amanda Hunter in the stomach, planning to kill her and her seven-month-old baby. Both survived, however, and Smith was sentenced to life in prison.
(Reading: “Life for Knifeman Who Tried to Kill His Child in Ex-Lover’s Womb,” Electronic Telegraph, 11/23/99)
WEST VIRGINIA: In 1997, parents of five children escaped as their home and their children burned. A federal jury is now hearing the case against the father, Ricky Lee Brown, his wife and a third adult.
(Reading: “Parents Accused of Killing Five Children for Insurance,” Associated Press, 11/8/99)
gay rights
LESBIAN PARENTAL RIGHTS: The U.S. Supreme Court allows a Massachusetts Supreme Court ruling to stand. The ruling said “a lesbian who helped her partner raise a son had become a ‘de facto’ – or ‘in fact’ – parent entitled to visitation rights when the two women split up.”
LESBIAN PARENTAL RIGHTS: The U.S. Supreme Court allows a Massachusetts Supreme Court ruling to stand. The ruling said “a lesbian who helped her partner raise a son had become a ‘de facto’ – or ‘in fact’ – parent entitled to visitation rights when the two women split up.”
LESBIAN PARENTAL RIGHTS: The U.S. Supreme Court allows a Massachusetts Supreme Court ruling to stand. The ruling said “a lesbian who helped her partner raise a son had become a ‘de facto’ – or ‘in fact’ – parent entitled to visitation rights when the two women split up.”
(Reading: “Lesbian Visitation Rights Intact,” Sun-Sentinel (Florida), 11/16/99)
human embryo
SCREENING: The British Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority is seeking public comment on whether, and how, genetic screening techniques should be used to help couples with serious genetic disorders in their families have healthy children.
SCREENING: The British Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority is seeking public comment on whether, and how, genetic screening techniques should be used to help couples with serious genetic disorders in their families have healthy children.
SCREENING: The British Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority is seeking public comment on whether, and how, genetic screening techniques should be used to help couples with serious genetic disorders in their families have healthy children.
COMMENT: “Preimplantation genetic diagnosis” is currently used to detect imperfection and destroy embryonic children. Wonder how moral relativism takes over? Take a poll!
(Reading: “Health Gene Screening Debate Goes Public,” BBC news, 11/16/99)
infertility
INSURANCE COVERAGE? Peter Hart Research has completed a U.S. survey on attitudes regarding infertility, treatment for it and the question of insurance coverage. The survey finds that the majority of Americans believe that health insurance coverage should be provided for such treatment. The survey was commissioned by the Geneva-based Bertarelli Foundation, the first international foundation to provide a global forum on infertility. The foundation hosted its first conference at National Institutes of Health, November 19-21, 1999. It also announced the appointment of Geraldine Ferraro to its board. It is claimed that the Bertarelli board is composed of world-renowned leaders in reproductive health.
INSURANCE COVERAGE? Peter Hart Research has completed a U.S. survey on attitudes regarding infertility, treatment for it and the question of insurance coverage. The survey finds that the majority of Americans believe that health insurance coverage should be provided for such treatment. The survey was commissioned by the Geneva-based Bertarelli Foundation, the first international foundation to provide a global forum on infertility. The foundation hosted its first conference at National Institutes of Health, November 19-21, 1999. It also announced the appointment of Geraldine Ferraro to its board. It is claimed that the Bertarelli board is composed of world-renowned leaders in reproductive health.
INSURANCE COVERAGE? Peter Hart Research has completed a U.S. survey on attitudes regarding infertility, treatment for it and the question of insurance coverage. The survey finds that the majority of Americans believe that health insurance coverage should be provided for such treatment. The survey was commissioned by the Geneva-based Bertarelli Foundation, the first international foundation to provide a global forum on infertility. The foundation hosted its first conference at National Institutes of Health, November 19-21, 1999. It also announced the appointment of Geraldine Ferraro to its board. It is claimed that the Bertarelli board is composed of world-renowned leaders in reproductive health.
COMMENT: Curious that no mention is made of the basic causes of infertility: sexually transmitted disease, abortion and the promiscuous behavior that usually leads to both!
(Reading: “Poll: Infertility Insurance Sought,” Associated Press, 11/18/99; “Most Americans Believe Health Care Coverage Should Include Costs of Infertility Treatment, According to a U.S. Survey Commissioned by The Bertarelli Foundation,” Bertarelli Press Release, 11/18/99; for information on the Creighton model Fertility Care System, visit Pope Paul VI Institute)
personhood
CALIFORNIA: Pursuing the goal of establishing constitutional protections for all human beings from the time their lives begin at fertilization, California Right to Life has submitted language for a ballot initiative to the California Attorney General’s office. Once this initiative is approved, CRTL will collect the needed 671,000 signatures for ballot placement. To review the initiative and get involved, visit California Right to Life.
CALIFORNIA: Pursuing the goal of establishing constitutional protections for all human beings from the time their lives begin at fertilization, California Right to Life has submitted language for a ballot initiative to the California Attorney General’s office. Once this initiative is approved, CRTL will collect the needed 671,000 signatures for ballot placement. To review the initiative and get involved, visit California Right to Life.
CALIFORNIA: Pursuing the goal of establishing constitutional protections for all human beings from the time their lives begin at fertilization, California Right to Life has submitted language for a ballot initiative to the California Attorney General’s office. Once this initiative is approved, CRTL will collect the needed 671,000 signatures for ballot placement. To review the initiative and get involved, visit California Right to Life.
politics
CONGRESSMAN RANDY CUNNINGHAM: Planned Parenthood is claiming that even pro-lifers support their work! Congressman Randy “Duke” Cunningham (R-Calif.) visited their San Diego offices one year ago, and said “I am pro-life . . . I think another area where we need to come together is in the support of family planning methods which prevent unwanted pregnancy.”
CONGRESSMAN RANDY CUNNINGHAM: Planned Parenthood is claiming that even pro-lifers support their work! Congressman Randy “Duke” Cunningham (R-Calif.) visited their San Diego offices one year ago, and said “I am pro-life . . . I think another area where we need to come together is in the support of family planning methods which prevent unwanted pregnancy.”
CONGRESSMAN RANDY CUNNINGHAM: Planned Parenthood is claiming that even pro-lifers support their work! Congressman Randy “Duke” Cunningham (R-Calif.) visited their San Diego offices one year ago, and said “I am pro-life . . . I think another area where we need to come together is in the support of family planning methods which prevent unwanted pregnancy.”
COMMENT: With rhetoric like that, who couldn’t call themselves pro-life?
(Reading: “Local Planned Parenthood’s P-R Department,” San Diego News Notes, 11/99, p. 11; 11/15/99 letter to Congressman Randy Cunningham from Colleen Parro, director, Republican National Coalition for Life; contact Congressman Randy Cunningham)
G.W. BUSH: The Texas Governor told a high school audience that being pro-life means “ban partial birth abortion, [support] parental notification laws and [support] stronger adoption laws.”
COMMENT: Wrong, Governor. Protecting every single human being, each a person, from the time each life begins at fertilization! That is what being pro-life means. Try again.
(Reading: “Is That All There Is?” RNCLife FaxNotes, 11/19/99)
web news
SEX EDUCATION: According to Ann Schurmann of the Rutgers Network for Family Life Education, gURL.com (sponsored by iturf inc. in New York) will give sex facts to young people of any age “because parents aren’t passing on the information.”
SEX EDUCATION: According to Ann Schurmann of the Rutgers Network for Family Life Education, gURL.com(sponsored by iturf inc. in New York) will give sex facts to young people of any age “because parents aren’t passing on the information.”
SEX EDUCATION: According to Ann Schurmann of the Rutgers Network for Family Life Education, gURL.com(sponsored by iturf inc. in New York) will give sex facts to young people of any age “because parents aren’t passing on the information.”
Each of these web sites targets teenagers:
- gURL.com, sponsored by iturf inc. in New York;
- Sex, Etc., sponsored by Rutgers Network for Family Life Education;
- It’s Your (Sex) Life, sponsored by Kaiser Family Foundation;
- Go Ask Alice, sponsored by Columbia University;
- Teen Advice Online, sponsored by a team of nonprofessionals age 13 and up;
- Teenwire, sponsored by Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
(Reading: Rebecca Wyatt, “Sex-Ed Web Sites Multiplying Like Birds, Bees of Old,” Washington Times, 11/26/99; there is a charge for the complete article once you search and find it on this web site)
you
WORLD FEDERATION OF DOCTORS WHO RESPECT HUMAN LIFE: The quarterly newsletter News Exchange, available in English, French and Spanish, is lacking American writers and subscribers. For information contact “>Judie Brown or the General Secretary, “>Philippe Schepens, M.D. A sample newsletter will be provided.
WORLD FEDERATION OF DOCTORS WHO RESPECT HUMAN LIFE: The quarterly newsletter News Exchange, available in English, French and Spanish, is lacking American writers and subscribers. For information contact “>Judie Brown or the General Secretary, “>Philippe Schepens, M.D. A sample newsletter will be provided.
WORLD FEDERATION OF DOCTORS WHO RESPECT HUMAN LIFE: The quarterly newsletter News Exchange, available in English, French and Spanish, is lacking American writers and subscribers. For information contact “>Judie Brown or the General Secretary, “>Philippe Schepens, M.D. A sample newsletter will be provided.
zinger
WHO IS CRAZY? Kate Reinish, a spokeswoman for Planned Parenthood, commenting on congressional funding of abstinence-only education programs, was quoted in the Denver Post: “How many teenagers are going to believe instruction by Congress that sex outside of marriage will make you crazy and physically harm you? Our fear is that many of these programs are based on religion, not public health. People will be learning fear and shame instead of responsibility. They’ll be taught that a wedding ring will protect more than a condom.”
WHO IS CRAZY? Kate Reinish, a spokeswoman for Planned Parenthood, commenting on congressional funding of abstinence-only education programs, was quoted in the Denver Post: “How many teenagers are going to believe instruction by Congress that sex outside of marriage will make you crazy and physically harm you? Our fear is that many of these programs are based on religion, not public health. People will be learning fear and shame instead of responsibility. They’ll be taught that a wedding ring will protect more than a condom.”
WHO IS CRAZY? Kate Reinish, a spokeswoman for Planned Parenthood, commenting on congressional funding of abstinence-only education programs, was quoted in the Denver Post: “How many teenagers are going to believe instruction by Congress that sex outside of marriage will make you crazy and physically harm you? Our fear is that many of these programs are based on religion, not public health. People will be learning fear and shame instead of responsibility. They’ll be taught that a wedding ring will protect more than a condom.”
(Reading: “Straw Men at Planned Parenthood,” Denver Post, 11/14/99)
reflection for prayer
Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing while underneath they are ravenous wolves.
-Matthew 7:15