Abortion
« Previous EntriesIn Nebraska, New Law Limits Abortion for Fetal Pain
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010Creative Minority Report has the story.
Without dragging out all the science (much of which actually shows that the unborn most certainly feel pain) here’s how I check if I like an abortion bill - I check my pro-abort freakout-ometer readings. And let me tell you something, this newly minted Nebraska law is […]
Toward an End to Abortion?
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010Some hopeful considerations on a rainy (at least here in Steubenville) Tuesday morning. American Papist offers 5 reasons (based on recent headlines) why he thinks pro-life advocates are being successful in killing abortion. A snippet:
3. Planned Parenthood and abortion activists are desperate to shut down these pro-life pregnancy centers. But all this has done (besides […]
As the signature dries…
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010As President Obama signed the healthcare bill into law, the USCCB released a statement from Cardinal Francis George, president of the USCCB. A few highlights:
Why the bishops support reform of our healthcare system: “so that all may have access to the care that recognizes and affirms their human dignity.”
Why the Catholic bishops have opposed this […]
Action Alert on Healthcare Reform
Thursday, October 29th, 2009Bishops across the United States have been voicing their opposition to healthcare reform that funds abortion and that doesn’t protect the conscience rights of healthcare providers–such as the bills before Congress right now. The USCCB wants to get that message into every parish in America. American Papist alerts us to an urgent message from the […]
“The Numbers Don’t Lie”–Abortion and Public Opinion
Thursday, June 4th, 2009I’ve only heard of this organization in passing–because of its red tape project–but this commercial is cool and encouraging. They get the importance of prayer and fasting, and the impact it can have.
In Pro-Life News…
Monday, May 18th, 2009Not that we’ll be forming our consciences or making moral decisions based on polls, but here’s some encouraging news.
PRINCETON, NJ — A new Gallup Poll, conducted May 7-10, finds 51% of Americans calling themselves “pro-life” on the issue of abortion and 42% “pro-choice.” This is the first time a majority of U.S. adults have identified […]
Beacons of Light
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009American politics seem to be taking a decided turn against life. A number of President Obama’s new policies and nominations are an offense to what we hold dear–especially the sanctity of human life.
There are beacons of light. Many Catholics have been angry that our bishops haven’t loudly and definitively reaffirmed the Church’s teachings on life […]
Everyone against abortion…Raise your hand
Monday, March 9th, 2009
A startling, moving ad from Priests for Life that quietly captures the horror and evil of abortion.
(discovered via The Curt Jester)
A Catholic Bishop Interviews Obama?
Friday, February 13th, 2009Well, almost. Bishop Thomas Tobin of the Diocese of Providence conducts an imaginary interview with President Obama. Go read it. Just a snippet:
TOBIN: But the use of tax dollars to pay for abortions is very controversial. It’s a divisive policy. It violates the conscience of millions of Americans who respect life and oppose […]
Gallup Poll: Good News?
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009A new poll from Gallup indicates that 58% of Americans disapprove of President Obama’s decision to allow funding for overseas family planning groups that provide abortions.
This was one of seven items covered by the poll, which surveyed American approval for some of Obama’s first actions as president. It received the lowest approval of all seven […]