Nurses testify on being forced to do abortions: ‘I still have nightmares’
November 9, 2017 (NewsBusters) — While many in the liberal media herald abortion as “women’s rights,” they censor how abortion endangers women’s rights in the medical profession — women who are forced to either help perform abortion or risk losing their jobs. On Wednesday, pro-life leaders and lawmakers attended a Capitol Hill press conference in support of the Conscience Protection Act of 2017. The bill protects the conscience of those in federally-funded healthcare systems who object to performing or participating in abortion. Nurses, whom the legislation would affect, testified at the event. Sponsored by Rep. Diane Black (R-TN), the bill would…
Catholics launch prayer crusade to save Ireland’s pro-life law
November 1, 2017 (Voice of the Family) — Voice of the Family asks you to join us in a crusade of prayer and fasting, beginning on the Feast of All Saints (November 1) for the defense of Ireland’s pro-life constitutional amendment. The Eighth Amendment to the Irish Constitution was introduced in 1983 to prevent the violation of the right-to-life of unborn children by abortion. The amendment protects the lives of mothers and unborn children equally. It states: “The State acknowledges the right to life of the unborn and, with due regard to the equal right to life of the mother,…
‘Cheap sex’ is destroying marriage and faith in America: new book
AUSTIN, Texas, October 19, 2017 (LifeSiteNews) — “Cheap sex” is to blame for the marginalization of traditional marriage, says famed sociologist Mark Regnerus. In his recently released book “Cheap Sex: The Transformation of Men, Marriage and Monogamy,” Regnerus examines the dramatic changes in American sexual beliefs that have led to an inability among increasing numbers of young men and women to marry, have children and be faithful to one another. The answer, in short, is “cheap sex” — sex that carries neither the high price tag of a lifelong committed monogamous relationship nor that of reproduction. Three technological developments —…
Homeless Mom Gives Birth to Triplets After Refusing Abortion
When she first learned she was pregnant, Janey was at a loss for what to do. Homeless and sleeping on someone else’s couch with her 4-year-old daughter, having another child seemed to be not only an inconvenience, but a near impossibility. Little did she know things were about to get even more complicated—and far more beautiful. After a quick internet search, Janey found Pregnancy Resource Center of Rolla, Missouri. During her first appointment, she confirmed her pregnancy and had a long coaching session, discussing in detail the three options before her. She agreed to come back for another session and…
Trump Administration Changes Obama Policy, Now Confirms Human Life Begins at Conception
President Donald Trump’s administration signaled its commitment to protecting life again this week in a proposed Department of Health and Human Services strategic plan. The plan states that HHS will serve Americans at “every stage of life, beginning at conception” and up through “natural death,” Opposing Views reports. While the new language will not affect abortion laws, it will help direct public policy under the Trump administration during the next four years. Unsurprisingly, abortion activists are outraged by the draft. The pro-abortion blog Jezebel, the Huffington Post and other liberal news sites already have attacked the life-affirming language, despite its…
Abortion and homosexuality are a ‘living reflection of hell’: U.S. Archbishop
SAN FRANCISCO, California, October 11, 2017 (LifeSiteNews) — Those who doubt the existence of hell, despite Our Lady of Fatima showing its horrors to three Portuguese shepherd children 100 years ago, can nevertheless see a “living reflection of hell” in abortion, euthanasia, and homosexuality, said San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone. Archbishop Cordileone made his remarks during a homily last weekend as he consecrated his Archdiocese to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. He recalled during his October 7 homily the great evils witnessed in the past 100 years, including the great world wars, death camps, numerous genocides, and Christian persecution. “Who…
Canada reports nearly 2,000 assisted suicide deaths in first year of legalization
October 10, 2017 (Euthanasia Prevention Coalition) — The data from Health Canada’s second Interim Report on assisted dying states that there were 1982 reported assisted deaths (1,977 reported euthanasia deaths and five reported assisted-suicide deaths) in the first year (June 17, 2016-June 30, 2017) since legalization. There were 167 reported euthanasia deaths in Québec prior to the federal government legalizing assisted death, therefore as of June 30 there have been (1,982 + 167) 2,149 reported assisted deaths in Canada. Canadian governments have established a self-reporting system, meaning the doctor who carries out the death is the same doctor who reports the death…
‘Every single day is a gift:’ Marine thankful he wasn’t offered euthanasia
NEW YORK, October 9, 2017 (LifeSiteNews) — U.S. Marine Corps veteran J.J. Hanson fought in Iraq but never faced an opponent as fierce as cancer. Hanson lived an idyllic life. After successfully graduating from college with a degree in political science and public service, he served his country in Iraq. He and his beautiful wife Kristen had a healthy and energetic son. Then tragedy struck. On May 13, 2014, Hanson was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, an inoperable malignant brain tumor. “Three different doctors told me there was nothing that they could do,” he recounted. Understandably, Hanson fell into an overwhelming…
President Donald Trump Issues Pro-Life Statement Celebrating People With Down Syndrome
While some nations are doing their level best to destroy as many people with Down Syndrome in abortions, President Donald Trump has issued a statement for Down Syndrome awareness month celebrating the lives of those persons with the disability. As LifeNews has reported, Iceland claims to have aborted almost 100% of babies with Down Syndrome. Just a handful of children with Down syndrome have been born in Iceland in the past decade. Two are born each year, on average, but the rest are killed in the womb. For most of the children who were born, their mothers decided not to…
Pope Francis’ retooling of the JPII Institute shows his modus operandi
VATICAN— The September 19 re-establishment of the Pontifical John Paul II Theological Institute for Science on the Family and Marriage is a good object lesson in the modus operandi of Pope Francis. It offers observers some helpful lessons about the Roman Pontiff’s leadership style. The John Paul II Pontifical Institute, founded by the late Polish Pope, whom Pope Francis calls the “Pope of the Family”, has developed as well-respected institution in theological circles. It is known to foster and promote theological discussions on family and marriage issues at twelve campuses around the world. The institute’s work was mentioned in the…
