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Dear Friends For Life, In Estonia a dubious landmark has passed. Abortion was legal in Estonia while under Russian domination and that legality has persisted. After independence, abortion was legalized in 1956. Since then about 1.5 million babies have been killed due to abortion. This is more than the current population of Estonia which is about 1.3 million. Currently every third baby conceived in Estonia is killed by abortion. It's current birth rate had been 2.3 but in 1998 dropped to 1.3. In '07 it climbed back to 1.64 and has held there. This is well below replacement level. Canada's Alex Schadenberg has examined a series of recent studies on euthanasia. Here are his findings. 1. People with manageable depression are dying by euthanasia in the Netherlands and by assisted suicide in Oregon. 2. More than 30% of all euthanasia deaths in Belgium are done without request or consent and nearly 50% of all euthanasia deaths in Belgium are not reported. 3. The eugenic language of the Geroningen Protocol permits the euthanasia of infants with disabilities in the Netherlands. And the slippery slope continues. The Culture of Life grows strong in some areas but in most, it has a long way to go. What personal statement or involvement can you contribute this week? God Bless,
Jerry Novotny, OMI
(A Thought) "Humility is the foundation of all the other virtues hence, in the soul in which this virtue does not exist there cannot be any other virtue except in mere appearance." - St. Augustine
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Lifeissues.net Newsletter #536
July 31, 2011
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2. 150 human animal hybrids grown in UK labs
3. Youth Coalition Presents Alternative Message at UN
4. Disabled to hold anti-euthanasia protest outside parliament
5. 'Frankenstein': UK scientists warn about secret human-animal hybrid research
6. Shocking photo: late-term aborted baby lies in open casket at city hall funeral
7. No dignity in euthanasia
8. Dutch doctors wary of euthanasia for dementia
9. Porn gets personal
10. Afghanistan: Child Sex, Bacha Bazi and DynCorp
11. Judie Brown Exposes 'Criminal Minds' in the Field of Bio-Ethics
12. Pastoral Ministry to Young People with Same-Sex Attraction
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(FOCUS ON ASIA): "Child Trafficking Prevalent Throughout Southeast Asia" - Despite the efforts of local and international anti-trafficking groups, the problem is growing in Southeast Asia. Many experts say that the extreme poverty in the Philippines, Cambodia, Burma, Laos and Indonesia, combined with poor law enforcement and corruption, means that traffickers will continue to prey on the region's children.
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ITEM #1: UK eugenic abortion stats released - thousands killed for Downs, cleft lip, club foot, etc.
In total, nearly 18,000 babies were aborted between 2002 and 2010 on the grounds of suspected disability. 1,189 were killed after the upper legal gestational age limit of 24 weeks. The figures show that these include 482 killed for Down's syndrome in 2010 alone. In the same year, 181 abortions were attributed to musculoskeletal problems such as club foot, while 189 unborn children killed for anencephaly and 128 for spina bifida.
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ITEM #2: 150 human animal hybrids grown in UK labs: Embryos have been produced secretively for the past three years Scientists have created more than 150 human-animal hybrid embryos in British laboratories. The hybrids have been produced secretively over the past three years by researchers looking into possible cures for a wide range of diseases.
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ITEM #3: Youth Coalition Presents Alternative Message at UN
The International Youth Coalition of pro-life organizations presented an alternative message at a U.N. meeting on youth that recognizes the rights of parents and calls for policies that benefit young people. Says It Disagrees With Official Outcome Document.
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ITEM #4: Disabled to hold anti-euthanasia protest outside parliament
Disability rights campaigners will stage a silent protest outside the Houses of Parliamentin Westminster this Wednesday, 27 July in protest at the drift toward all-out euthanasia. Mrs Kenward, who has never regained the use of her legs, is among those who fear that pressure is mounting on Parliament and in the courts to allow the killings of seriously sick, disabled or minimally conscious, but incapacitated patients. She is particularly concerned about the plight of some 6,000 mentally-incapacitated patients in the British health care system.
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ITEM #5: 'Frankenstein': UK scientists warn about secret human-animal hybrid research
In a scenario that a panel of scientists with the Academy of Medical Sciences warned bears resemblance to Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," British scientists have created more than 150 human-animal hybrid embryos in secret research conducted in British laboratories.
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ITEM #6: Shocking photo: late-term aborted baby lies in open casket at city hall funeral
"We are here because this baby was killed in the darkness, and we come to honor her in the bright light of day," Fr. Pavone declared in his remarks.
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ITEM #7 No dignity in euthanasia
The chronically ill shouldn't feel pressured to relinquish their fragile hold on life.
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ITEM #8: Dutch doctors wary of euthanasia for dementia
The clinic is meant for people who are asking for euthanasia, but are unable to find a medical practitioner willing to assist them. Euthanasia is legal in the Netherlands under very strict conditions. A doctor has to declare that the patient is terminally ill and does not have any chances of recovery. Many doctors, however, are unwilling to co-operate, saying the rules are unclear, and that they are fearing legal consequences.
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ITEM #9: Porn gets personal
Last week radio talk-show host Laura Ingraham told a story of traveling by train from Washington, DC, to New York with her young daughter. Walking up the aisle to get a snack, the little girl pointed to the computer screen of a man sitting two rows ahead of them. "Why are those people swimming naked, Mommy," she asked. It turns out that their fellow passenger was watching "full blown porn," as Ingraham described it, in easy view of anyone who happened to be sitting nearby or walking past. How, she wondered, have we reached this point?
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ITEM #10: Afghanistan: Child Sex, Bacha Bazi and DynCorp
Sex trade and male prostitution has brought disgrace and shame to Afghanistan. Sex trade and male prostitution has taken deep roots in the country after the fall of the Taliban regime in 2001. The Persian word, Bacha Bazi means "boy play" or "boy for play." As per its conservative nature, in Afghan society, women either prostitute or professional are not allowed to perform dance among the male parties, therefore, in all parties arranged by warlords and their cronies, play boys are lured to dance all the night.
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ITEM #11: Judie Brown Exposes 'Criminal Minds' in the Field of Bio-Ethics
Moral law, bioethics, choices-all are words that have meaning beyond what the typical person may think. But when we really sit down to discern their meanings and implications, we come to a true understanding. Today's commentary will help with that understanding. Read on for Judie Brown's insights into these areas.
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ITEM #12: Pastoral Ministry to Young People with Same-Sex Attraction
As Bishops, we wish to address the pastoral needs of adolescents and young adults who question their sexual identity or experience feelings of same-sex attraction.
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YOU CAN CHANGE SOCIETY: 1. BE INFORMED: "My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge." Hosea 4:6. Visit Lifeissues.net Website for insights into current Life Issues www.lifeissues.net. Access to all prior Newsletters is located in the Archives on main page. 2. PRAY DAILY: for the courage to be God's presence in society and to strongly support those who are deemed "unworthy of life". "If My people who are called by My Name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14 3. BECOME INVOLVED: Several years ago Fr. Jerry created a project entitled, "Journey for Life into the Heart of Asia". The project appeals for donations to help finance plane travel for lectures and seminars to developing countries in Asia. Strong focus is centered on reaching Asian Catholic Major Seminaries, Universities, Parishes, Hospitals and Family/Pro Life related groups. The lectures place emphasis on "The Asian Family at Crossroads: Life Issues, Trends and Challenges". For information about no-cost Pro Life Talks to your group in Asia: contact Fr. Jerry at jerry@shirt.ocn.ne.jp. To become a supportive Missionary participant for this Asian project, kindly send your donations to: ** Fr. Jerry Novotny, OMI ** LifeIssues.net, Editor ** Akebono-cho 1-15-9 ** Kochi City, Japan, 780-8072 (or transfer donation directly to ProLife bank account: Jerome Novotny, Shikoku Bank, Asakura Branch, No. 102-1-0080824) ------------------------------ Get a weekly dose of clear thinking: subscribe to our free Lifeissues newsletter! Sign up at www.LifeIssues.net. Pass this free service to your friends and various groups. ------------------------------ Contact EDITOR: Jerry Novotny, OMI Akebono-cho 1-15-9 Kochi City, Japan, 780-8072 [tel/fax: 088-843-0406] [email: jerry@shirt.ocn.ne.jp] ["Due to volume of spam received, we're asking you not to reply to this message but instead send all correspondence to jerry@shirt.ocn.ne.jp. Thank you! Editor"] ------------------------------ Websites by Editor: English LifeIssues Site: http://www.lifeissues.net, Japanese LifeIssues Site: http://www.japan-lifeissues.net, OMI Site: http://www.omijapankorea.net/index.html
