“Abortion Proponents Admit Defeat at Rio Conference”
That’s the title of a welcome report from Timothy Hermann on C-FAM’s website. http://www.c-fam.org/fridayfax/volume-15/abortion-proponents-admit-defeat-at-rio-conference.html According to the story: “In an astounding show of solidarity, a diverse group of countries rallied together with the Holy See to successfully remove any mention of reproductive rights or population control from the final outcome document produced during the last round of […]
Michael New’s commentary on the recent Gallup survey
Here is a link to a good piece by Dr. Michael New discussing the recent Gallup survey showing a decrease in pro-choice sentiment. Here is his conclusion: “Men, women, all regions, all age groups, and people of all educational levels all became more pro-life. That might be the best news of all for pro-life activists.” http://www.lifenews.com/2012/06/14/additional-gallup-data-proves-america-trending-strongly-pro-life/ […]
Canadian decision invalidating a ban on assisted suicide
Here is a LifeNews.com story about a decision from the British Columbia Supreme Court holding a ban on assisted suicide unconstitutional. http://www.lifenews.com/2012/06/15/canadas-assisted-suicide-ban-struck-down-in-court/ Here’s critical commentary from Wesley Smith. http://www.firstthings.com/blogs/secondhandsmoke/2012/06/15/bc-judge-creates-right-to-suicide/ Richard M.
Senator Vitter introduces ban on sex-selection abortions
After the House failed to pass the Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act, here is a story from LifeNews.com about a new effort to ban sex-selection abortions. http://www.lifenews.com/2012/06/13/u-s-senator-introduces-sex-selection-abortion-ban/ Richard M.
Book review of Jane Gilroy’s book on Ellen McCormack
From the Homiletic & Pastoral Review, here is a review of Jane Gilroy’s book, A Shared Vision: The 1976 Ellen McCormack Presidential Campaign. The review is by Clara Sarrocco. http://www.hprweb.com/2012/05/the-latest-book-reviews-2/ Richard M.
Shattering our Consensus for Conscience
Here is a post from Richard Stith– Freedom of conscience is not a Republican issue. We used to have strong bi-partisan support for religious liberty. Tragically, that consensus for conscience has been shattered by the Obama Administration. Before Obama, when members of either party voted to support contraception, for example, they included an exemption […]
great University Faculty for Life conference at BYU
Last weekend’s University Faculty for Life conference at BYU was a great success. Here is the schedule. http://www.law2.byu.edu/page/categories/marriage_family/past_conferences/jun2012/Program_FINAL.pdf Lynn Wardle (ably assisted by Francie Jenson and others at BYU) did a wonderful job organizing the conference and providing gracious hospitality. Barbara Freres and Teresa Collett were instrumental in putting the program together. One (of among many) highlights […]
Jerome Lejeune: Servant of God and Deceased UFL Advisory Board Member
Here is a post from Frank Zapatka about Dr. Jerome Lejeune, the great pro-lfe champion– A ceremony and Mass marking the completion of the diocesan investigation of the Beatification and Sainthood Cause of the Servant of God, Jerome Lejeune (1926-1994) was celebrated on April 11, 2012 in Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. His Cause had […]
DC Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Here is a story on the most recent local effort to ban abortions after 20 weeks to avoid fetal pain. http://www.nationalrighttolifenews.org/news/2012/05/pain-capable-unborn-children-and-the-abcs-of-abortion/ Teresa Collett (who is the president of University Faculty for Life and has been a leader in this fight) is featured prominently in the National Right to Life News article. Richard M.
new Kansas law protects conscience rights
Governor Brownback (Kansas) has signed a new law strengthening the protection for the right of conscience. The new law prevents “anyone from being required to prescribe or administer a drug they ‘reasonably believe’ might result in an abortion. The measure is seen as an update or upgrade to existing law, approved in 1969, allowing doctors the right to […]