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LIFE DIGEST: Planned Parenthood director converts
The director of a Planned Parenthood affiliate in Texas resigned and began praying alongside pro-lifers outside her former clinic after undergoing what she described as a “spiritual conversion.” more »
by: Tom Strode - Nov 3, 2009 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Life, Abortion, Infertility, Citizenship, Science, Bioethics
LIFE DIGEST: Woman chooses life for child wrongly implanted
An Ohio woman gave birth Sept. 24 to a baby boy whom she carried to term after learning a fertility clinic had mistakenly implanted her with another couple’s embryo. more »
by: Tom Strode - Sep 29, 2009 - topic(s): Life, Abortion, Infertility, Science, Bioethics
Iran leader ‘potential Hitler,’ says Land after UN speech
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad demonstrated again Sept. 23 why he is “the potential Hitler of the 21st century,” Southern Baptist ethics leader Richard Land said. more »
by: staff - Sep 25, 2009 - topic(s): Family, Parenting, Grandparents, Citizenship, Human Rights, , Religious Liberty, Issues,
LIFE DIGEST: ‘Abortion addict’ has 15 in 16 years
Irene Vilar’s “abortion addiction,” as she describes it, resulted in 15 of the lethal procedures in 16 years.
Her new book – Impossible Motherhood: Testimony of an Abortion Addict – will be released Oct. more »
by: Tom Strode - Sep 22, 2009 - topic(s): Life, Abortion, End-of-Life Issues, Infertility, Science, Bioethics
LIFE DIGEST: FDA OKs generic ‘morning-after’ pill
Another “morning-after” pill with abortion-causing qualities will soon be for sale in stores.
Watson Laboratories received approval Aug. 28 from the U.S. more »
by: Tom Strode - Sep 8, 2009 - topic(s): Life, Abortion, Birth Control
LIFE DIGEST: Pharmacy owners win preliminarily
Two Illinois pharmacy owners have gained at least a temporary victory in their effort to conduct their practice according to their pro-life consciences. more »
by: Tom Strode - Aug 31, 2009 - topic(s): Life, Abortion, Birth Control, End-of-Life Issues, Citizenship
In reducing abortions, House bills diverge
Two proposals in Congress are being promoted as abortion-reduction measures, but one actually would increase the number of unborn children killed by the procedure in the United States, according to major pro-life organizations. more »
by: Tom Strode - Aug 21, 2009 - topic(s): Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Citizenship, Legislation
Pro-lifers: Both Ryan & his bill not pro-life
Several evangelical Christian leaders who oppose abortion have endorsed an abortion-reduction bill sponsored by a “pro-life” congressman when, in reality, neither the legislation nor the lawmaker fit those descriptions, according to the country’s major pro-life organizations. more »
by: Tom Strode - Aug 21, 2009 - topic(s): Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Citizenship, Legislation
The Ryan-DeLauro Bill: A Phony Means to Reduce Abortions
There has been much discussion about finding common ground on reducing the number of abortions. The Ryan-DeLauro bill (H.R. 3312) is one proposal in Congress being trumpeted by its sponsors as a means to reach this common ground between those who are pro-choice and others who are pro-life. more »
by: staff - Aug 6, 2009 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Citizenship, Legislation
LIFE DIGEST: RU 486 death toll for women at 29
Use of the abortion drug RU 486 has resulted in the deaths of 29 women worldwide, according to a new report.
Exeglyn, the European manufacturer of RU 486, reported the total, which is more than twice the previous estimate, to the Italian Pharmaceuticals Agency (AIFA), LifeNews.com said in a July 31 article based on news media sources. more »
by: Tom Strode - Aug 4, 2009 - topic(s): Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Citizenship, Healthcare, Legislation, National