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LIFE DIGEST: U.S. aid blocked from abortion provider
The Bush administration has cut off federal aid to a leading international provider of abortions because of the organization’s support of China’s coercive population control program. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 7, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation
Euthanasia movement peddles its deadly intentions
The poison peddled by the euthanasia movement here in the United States continues to take its toll. Assisted suicide was legalized in Oregon in the 1990s, and pro-death advocates are now pushing hard to make it legal in the state of Washington, where Initiative 1000 would allow any competent adult suffering from a terminal illness to make a written request for medication that the patient may self-administer to end his or her life. more »
By Ken Connor - Oct 4, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Life, End-of-Life Issues, Suicide, Citizenship, Legislation
Newfound help for parents with special needs children
At a time when our nation aborts nearly 90 percent of babies who are prenatally diagnosed with Down syndrome, it is clear that something must be done to help reverse this deplorable trend and build a culture in which each life is welcomed. more »
By Doug Carlson - Sep 30, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Parenting, Life, Citizenship, Legislation
LIFE DIGEST: Parental laws help cut minors’ abortions, study shows
Parental involvement laws enacted by the states have played an important role in a nearly 50 percent decline in abortions on underage girls, according to a new study. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 29, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation
Halfway to Conscience Protections Victory for Health Care Workers
One month ago, pro-life physicians and health care providers were handed a huge victory protecting their right of conscience on abortion-related procedures under a proposed federal regulation. more »
By Doug Carlson - Sep 23, 2008 - (2)
Topic: Faith, Life, Science, Bioethics
LIFE DIGEST: Trig Palin’s life prompts defense of abortion for Down children
The decision of Todd and Sarah Palin to give birth to Trig, their Down syndrome son, has prompted one promoter of objectivism to offer a shocking defense of the right of mothers to abort unborn children with the condition. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 23, 2008 - (2)
Topic: Family, Children, Life, Abortion, Disabled, End-of-Life Issues, Suicide
Religious convictions affect final decisions for burial, cremation
A look at a map showing the number of cremations in each state reveals there are fewer cremations in the Bible Belt South than any other region of the United States, and more in the Western states. more »
By Martine G. Bates - Sep 18, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Faith, Life, End-of-Life Issues
LIFE DIGEST: Bishops continue to refute pro-choice politicians
Roman Catholic bishops in the United States continue to refute public statements by pro-choice politicians from their church and have announced they will address the “practical and pastoral implications of these serious matters” at their semi-annual meeting in November. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 16, 2008 - (1)
LIFE DIGEST: ERLC, others ask Bush to change rules on abortion in family planning
The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission and other pro-life organizations have asked President Bush finally to change regulations that have enabled the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and other organizations to use federal funds to promote abortion as a form of family planning. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 9, 2008 - (5)
Is common ground possible in the abortion wars?
Every four years each political party sends seasoned activists to the table to write a party platform for convention delegates to pass. Words are carefully chosen, positions painstakingly framed. more »
By Penna Dexter - Sep 9, 2008 - (1)