Sunday, March 15, 2009
40 Days for Life - Day 19 Devotional
We are nearly at the half-way point of Lent and 40 Days for Life! If you haven't been keeping up with the devotional's, here is today's in a PDF format:
Enter text here. http://40daysforlife.com/docs/spring2009day19print.pdf
Monday, March 9, 2009
Obama's Latest Attack on Human Life
As I don't have time to write my own dissertation on President Obama's latest, permitting tax-payer-funded embryonic stem cell research, I will recommend some reading on this subject. In short, adult stem cell therapies have been 100% more effective than embryonic stem cells, with treatments for numerous diseases. This is a very hopeful thing, as my younger brother has Type 1 diabetes - which is presently incurable - and adult stem cells are a good hope for him and other people with diabetes.
Life Site News: http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2009/mar/09030910.html
CNN: http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/03/08/obama.stem.cells/index.html
Information about stem cell research: http://www.stemcellresearch.org
My new favorite pro-life website, the Life Issues Institute: http://www.lifeissues.org
Life Site News: http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2009/mar/09030910.html
CNN: http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/03/08/obama.stem.cells/index.html
Information about stem cell research: http://www.stemcellresearch.org
My new favorite pro-life website, the Life Issues Institute: http://www.lifeissues.org
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Pelosi and the Pope
**This post refers to an event that happened a couple weeks ago, so my apologies for the late notice!**
Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, has always been a controversial Catholic subject. She professes to be a Catholic believer, but is an ardent support of abortion and contraception. Last month, she stated that promoting contraception (i.e. preventing children from being conceived and/or born) would stimulate the economy...a completely bogus idea!
Now, just a couple weeks ago, Mrs. Pelosi had a private audience with Pope Benedict XVI. I first read about this meeting on the Fox News Channel website (copy and paste into your browser):
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/02/18/pelosi-pope-meeting-minds/
I also read an article in "The Hill" newspaper, which I picked up for free in D.C. on my way to the MARC train. (For reference, it was in Volume 16, No. 19 on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009). The article was entitled, "Concerns, Hopes as Pelosi Meets Pope at the Vatican" by Mike Soraghan. Depending on how Mrs. Pelosi portrayed it afterwards, this meeting could confirm the idea in American Catholics that it's okay to be "pro-choice" and Catholic. As quoted in the article: "Donohue, president of the Catholic League and a strong public voice for adherence to Catholic doctrine, worries that Pelosi will exploit the visit to downplay Church teachings that abortion is 'intrinsically evil.' "
However, Jon O'Brien, president of "Catholics for a Choice," --a choice for what?? --was also quoted in the article, and it is quite disturbing to see the error of his ways. Mr. Soraghan writes:
"...he [Mr. O'Brien] sees Wednesday's visit between the Speaker and Pope Benedict as a chance to highlight that you can be pro-choice and Catholic..."
Oh, that is SUCH a misleading and erroneous statement! To be pro-choice, which really means pro-abortion, goes completely against the basis of our Christian faith! I do not understand why he would stand with the opinion of Nancy Pelosi, a lay person, over the teaching of the Catholic Church, which Pope Benedict faithfully proclaims. I also don't understand how Mrs. Pelosi lives with herslf, knowing she is going directly against Church doctrine AND the scientific fact that life begins at conception. She must do quite a lot of justifying in her head, and I pity her and the people she misleads.
Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, has always been a controversial Catholic subject. She professes to be a Catholic believer, but is an ardent support of abortion and contraception. Last month, she stated that promoting contraception (i.e. preventing children from being conceived and/or born) would stimulate the economy...a completely bogus idea!
Now, just a couple weeks ago, Mrs. Pelosi had a private audience with Pope Benedict XVI. I first read about this meeting on the Fox News Channel website (copy and paste into your browser):
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/02/18/pelosi-pope-meeting-minds/
I also read an article in "The Hill" newspaper, which I picked up for free in D.C. on my way to the MARC train. (For reference, it was in Volume 16, No. 19 on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009). The article was entitled, "Concerns, Hopes as Pelosi Meets Pope at the Vatican" by Mike Soraghan. Depending on how Mrs. Pelosi portrayed it afterwards, this meeting could confirm the idea in American Catholics that it's okay to be "pro-choice" and Catholic. As quoted in the article: "Donohue, president of the Catholic League and a strong public voice for adherence to Catholic doctrine, worries that Pelosi will exploit the visit to downplay Church teachings that abortion is 'intrinsically evil.' "
However, Jon O'Brien, president of "Catholics for a Choice," --a choice for what?? --was also quoted in the article, and it is quite disturbing to see the error of his ways. Mr. Soraghan writes:
"...he [Mr. O'Brien] sees Wednesday's visit between the Speaker and Pope Benedict as a chance to highlight that you can be pro-choice and Catholic..."
Oh, that is SUCH a misleading and erroneous statement! To be pro-choice, which really means pro-abortion, goes completely against the basis of our Christian faith! I do not understand why he would stand with the opinion of Nancy Pelosi, a lay person, over the teaching of the Catholic Church, which Pope Benedict faithfully proclaims. I also don't understand how Mrs. Pelosi lives with herslf, knowing she is going directly against Church doctrine AND the scientific fact that life begins at conception. She must do quite a lot of justifying in her head, and I pity her and the people she misleads.
Monday, March 2, 2009
No Common Ground with Obama
Here is a short interview with Rep. Chris Smith. The topic is "common ground" on the issue of abortion. Read and see for yourself...but basically if President Obama wants to start having common ground with pro-lifers, then he needs to stop using our tax money to paying for abortions. If he doesn't, there is no way he is "reducing abortions" as he claims.
http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/551013.aspx
http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/551013.aspx
Sunday, March 1, 2009
40 Days for Life - Spring 2009
Today is the fifth day of the fourth nationally-coordinated 40 Days for Life campaign. The first one was in the fall of 2007, followed by last spring and this fall. It focuses on prayer and fasting, constant vigil outside abortion facilities, and grassroots outreach in the communities.
If you are blessed enough to have a constant prayer vigil in your community, join in at least a few times! If not, the least we can do is read the daily e-mail from the 40 Days for Life coordinator (this year Shawn Carney) and pray. This is a great thing to add to your Lenten devotions.
Here is today's devotional:
http://40daysforlife.com/docs/spring2009day05print.pdf
If you are blessed enough to have a constant prayer vigil in your community, join in at least a few times! If not, the least we can do is read the daily e-mail from the 40 Days for Life coordinator (this year Shawn Carney) and pray. This is a great thing to add to your Lenten devotions.
Here is today's devotional:
http://40daysforlife.com/docs/
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
A Reflection of Today's Culture
One of America's most open and obvious pro-life families is the Duggar family from Arkansas. Most people who follow the news or watch cable TV on TLC or DiscoveryHealth have probably heard of them or even seen their shows. Their current show, "17 Kids & Counting" is my favorite TV series. It is so inspiring and refreshing to see a sincere, beautiful, conservative Christian family proclaiming the Gospel of Life so openly by just simply living their lives.
However, many people do not think it's refreshing...in fact, they think it's almost sickening. Today is not the first timeI've heard this sentiment. I've read vehement articles online and seen a bitter YouTube video of people expressing their views about this family. They complain that birthing 18 children is disgusting and should not be happening; they bemoan the fact that the children are sheltered and don't date until they're ready for marriage; and they think that it's weird the girls wear only skirts.
The main topic I want to address is the number of children issue. This is partly why I have a problem with the label of "pro-choice": with pro-choicers, the "choice" which is emphasized is abortion (along with contraception). If you are truly "pro-choice," then why can't you be okay with ANY decision a woman makes? If pro-choicers think a woman has a right to have abortion-on-demand and no one is allowed to judge her for her choices, then why can't mothers birth 18 (or more) children without pro-choicers complaining and judging her? I don't understand why having an abortion is only between a woman and her doctor, but then birthing dozens of children is the whole world's business.
Every family has its ups and downs, but the Duggar family is mostly positive: the children are not abused, they live frugally but are well-cared for, they are loved immensely by their parents and siblings, they are well-mannered and mature, and they are happy, healthy, and kind. What else could one want from a family?
But yet, liberally-minded people complain. Granted, they may think their comments are well-grounded, but my opinion is that many of them say what they do out of bitterness and jealousy because they know, deep down, that the Duggar's have something they don't possess, whether it is a wholesome family life, siblings, loving parents who are still together, or a genuine faith in Jesus. These words from the American public show what a self-centered and anti-life culture we have become. We live for our own pleasures, and if something (or someone) isn't convenient, then we just throw it away and move on with our lives. If we don't "get anything out of it," then it's not worth it.
However, I must go against the mainstream and commend the Duggar family for their witness to life and faith. It's not easy living their kind of life, but they are happy living it because they know it's the right thing to do. They have definitely inspired me and given me hope.
One more thought about the pro-choice rhetoric. If individuals are going to call themselves "pro-choice," then they should act like it. If they want to live up to their name, then they should be happy for Jim Bob and Michelle because of what they have chosen.
However, there is a catch to this: the pro-choice crowd could turn around and say, "Well, then why can't YOU say, 'If a woman feels like she should have an abortion, then she should have it'?"
Here's my answer: I'm not all about choosing whatever I want (although, since I'm not perfect, I am selfish sometimes). I'm all about choosing what God wants, and He wants us to CHOOSE LIFE. I'm trying to show I'm serious about my label, which is PRO-LIFE.
To learn more about the Duggar family, visit www.Duggarfamily.com
However, many people do not think it's refreshing...in fact, they think it's almost sickening. Today is not the first timeI've heard this sentiment. I've read vehement articles online and seen a bitter YouTube video of people expressing their views about this family. They complain that birthing 18 children is disgusting and should not be happening; they bemoan the fact that the children are sheltered and don't date until they're ready for marriage; and they think that it's weird the girls wear only skirts.
The main topic I want to address is the number of children issue. This is partly why I have a problem with the label of "pro-choice": with pro-choicers, the "choice" which is emphasized is abortion (along with contraception). If you are truly "pro-choice," then why can't you be okay with ANY decision a woman makes? If pro-choicers think a woman has a right to have abortion-on-demand and no one is allowed to judge her for her choices, then why can't mothers birth 18 (or more) children without pro-choicers complaining and judging her? I don't understand why having an abortion is only between a woman and her doctor, but then birthing dozens of children is the whole world's business.
Every family has its ups and downs, but the Duggar family is mostly positive: the children are not abused, they live frugally but are well-cared for, they are loved immensely by their parents and siblings, they are well-mannered and mature, and they are happy, healthy, and kind. What else could one want from a family?
But yet, liberally-minded people complain. Granted, they may think their comments are well-grounded, but my opinion is that many of them say what they do out of bitterness and jealousy because they know, deep down, that the Duggar's have something they don't possess, whether it is a wholesome family life, siblings, loving parents who are still together, or a genuine faith in Jesus. These words from the American public show what a self-centered and anti-life culture we have become. We live for our own pleasures, and if something (or someone) isn't convenient, then we just throw it away and move on with our lives. If we don't "get anything out of it," then it's not worth it.
However, I must go against the mainstream and commend the Duggar family for their witness to life and faith. It's not easy living their kind of life, but they are happy living it because they know it's the right thing to do. They have definitely inspired me and given me hope.
One more thought about the pro-choice rhetoric. If individuals are going to call themselves "pro-choice," then they should act like it. If they want to live up to their name, then they should be happy for Jim Bob and Michelle because of what they have chosen.
However, there is a catch to this: the pro-choice crowd could turn around and say, "Well, then why can't YOU say, 'If a woman feels like she should have an abortion, then she should have it'?"
Here's my answer: I'm not all about choosing whatever I want (although, since I'm not perfect, I am selfish sometimes). I'm all about choosing what God wants, and He wants us to CHOOSE LIFE. I'm trying to show I'm serious about my label, which is PRO-LIFE.
To learn more about the Duggar family, visit www.Duggarfamily.com
Monday, February 16, 2009
12-Year-Old Pro-Life Speech
I just watched this video of a 12-year-old girl giving a five minute speech about abortion. She is so well articulated and passionate! We need more youth like her speaking out.
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