Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Sarah's Law News


Prop 4 Fact Check

MEDIA ADVISORY, Aug. 27 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Yes on 4 Campaign is setting the record straight because the opposition has repeatedly misled the public with false and misleading information.

  • CLAIM: Parental notification laws will harm minors. Scared teens will turn to back-alley abortions or commit suicide.
  • FACT: There is absolutely no research or even a single documented case to back up the claim that notification laws endanger minors.
  • CLAIM: The teen birth rate will rise as girls are forced into unwanted motherhood
  • FACT: Again, there is no data to back up this claim and in fact, the opposite is true. Parental involvement laws have been associated with reduced teen birthrates, pregnancy rates, and rates of sexually transmitted disease.
  • CLAIM: California's teen pregnancy rate is already dropping
  • FACT: The State of California does not collect data on the number of abortions, a number that is necessary in order to accurately determine the teen pregnancy rate. But even Planned Parenthood's own research arm estimates that California has the seventh highest teen pregnancy rate in the country.

  • CLAIM: Most girls already tell their parents about their decision before having an abortion
  • FACT: Only one of the studies used to support this claim actually deals with the question of minor girls talking to their parents before an abortion. That study found that most girls do NOT tell a parent about the decision to have an abortion. The study found that only 45% of minors in the study told a parent about their abortion. Only 55% of those under age 14 told a parent.
  • CLAIM: Almost all of those teens who don't tell a parent do consult with another trusted adult, such as a teacher, counselor, nurse, or clergy member
  • FACT: Broken down, the opponent's claims are greatly inflated. Only 47% of minors under the age of 16 and 52% over 16, who did not tell their parents, reported involving another adult. Only 22% of these minors reported that the "other adult" was a teacher, nurse, etc. Thirteen percent of the minors reported that an adult (over age 21) boyfriend was the "other adult" consulted.
  • CLAIM: The girls who don't tell a parent fear being physically abused or thrown out of their home
  • FACT: The study that opponents use to support their claim actually found that the most common reason, by far, for minors not telling their parent(s) was because they "didn't want to hurt or disappoint parent."

The Yes on 4 Campaign is a coalition of doctors, nurses, and educators working to pass Proposition 4/Sarah's Law because they care about the physical and emotional health of vulnerable young girls, who shouldn't have to make such an adult decision alone. To join the coalition, visit www.Yeson4.net.

Opinion: Obama is Fit to Be Commander-in-Chief

OPINION, Aug. 27 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following is submitted by Gary McCullough, director of Christian Newswire:

Barack Obama is a proven and consistent leader in the war against children in the womb. His dedication to funding and fighting this war has never wavered. He has never voted against a weapons system to kill children in the womb. His ability to stand against his own Democratic Party and support partial-birth abortion defines Obama as a maverick.

There is little debate over the fact that each and every soldier in this war, America's abortion providers, supports the election of Obama, and those that can afford to do so, donate only to Obama's campaign.

Obama also has the support of all veterans groups in this war. The VFW of the war on the unborn, Planed Parenthood, was given a prominent place in Tuesday's Democratic National Convention. Planned Parenthood is the world's largest provider and promoter of abortion on demand. This war's American Legion, the National Abortion Federation, also supports without condition the election of a President Obama.

Soldiers in this war will never need to worry in regard to funding. Emily's List could find itself incorporated into an Obama administration, as part of his Abortion Veterans Affairs Department. From Joe Biden to Rev. Wright, Obama's litmus test will exclude anyone who is not a fully vetted patriot in this war. Forgetting to wear an American Flag pin is understandable; but should even the lowest level staff member wear a "Baby-Feet" pin, such would be grounds for ostracization.

While enemies of our allies are emboldened by Obama stating that our nation cannot fully condemn the invasion of the sovereign nation of Georgia as long as America hypocritically does the same; nations that need America's help to fund and fight their own wars against the unborn need never fear any such statement from Obama.

If the past is any indicator of future priorities, the hunt for Osama bin Laden will not be as important as disabling the impact of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

If Obama's response to the abortion question posed by Rick Warren at the Saddleback Church event has some questioning Obama's resolve, you must see the question was based upon a false premise. Obama has made it perfectly clear that no quarter will be granted to the unborn. Even when an unborn child escapes the actual abortion and takes a breath of air, that child must still be treated as if unborn and left to die. Obama made it clear that any assistance to this ultimate complication, a born-alive abortion, would infringe upon a woman's right to choose.

Obama truly has a spine of steel when it comes to this war; not even a POW, a born-alive abortion, should be allowed to escape his or her intended death.

John McCain may have the experience, proven leadership, and internationally recognized toughness in wars with bullets -- but it is Senator Obama that has proven his unwavering commitment and support to the War on the Unborn.

As commander-in-chief in this war against unborn children, Obama could very well be successful to the point that we would alter one of our nation's symbols as to have the warring American eagle no longer hold weapons of conventional warfare but rather display talons that grasp two parts of a shredded unborn baby.

--Please feel free to use and or edit this submission. Bio on Gary McCullough is available online.

FROM OPERATION RESCUE:

Truth Trucks' Message Cannot Be Silenced At DNC
August 27th, 2008
Denver, CO - In spite of restricted access to DNC venues, the Operation Rescue Truth Truck Fleet remains one of the most visible messages on the streets of Denver. Just ask almost anyone (including Michelle Obama), and they will tell you they have seen the Truth Trucks.


Today's video reports include a behind the scenes look at the Truth Trucks getting ready for a day of travel, welcoming delegates at the airport, and a clip from the street where the Truth Trucks' message simply overwhelms the message of other protesters.
While the Truth Trucks will continue to roll at the DNC, Troy Newman regrettfully must now leave Denver after five days on the streets to make his way to Minneapolis for important meetings in advance of the Republican National Convention.
View all of the video reports
View newest editions to our DNC Photo Gallery

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About Operation Rescue

Operation Rescue is one of the leading pro-life Christian activist organizations in the nation. Operation Rescue recently made headlines when it bought and closed an abortion clinic in Wichita, Kansas and has become the voice of the pro-life activist movement in America. Its activities are on the cutting edge of the abortion issue, taking direct action to restore legal personhood to the pre-born and stop abortion in obedience to biblical mandates. Click here to make a secure donation online.

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Web site: www.operationrescue.org

E-mail: info@operationrescue.org

Animated Pro-Life Message

A great way to teach the Pro-Life Message, animation:

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Tribulation Times


READ THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: http://www.oneyearbibleonline.com/august.asp?version=31

August 26, 2008

(Eph 6:12-13) For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood; but against principalities and powers, against the rulers of the world of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the high places. Therefore, take unto you the armour of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day and to stand in all things perfect.

COMMENTARY: Spiritual Warfare, Part 3

EDITORIAL: Obama Chooses Senator Biden for VP and the Battle for Life is Engaged

ZENIT ON LIFE

Cardinal Egan's Comments on the Unborn: "They Are Human Beings With an Inalienable Right to Live"

Archbishop Wuerl on the Church and Abortion: It "Is the Same Teaching as It Was 2,000 Years Ago"

Denver Bishops on Church's Stance Against Abortion: "It's Always Important to Know What Our Faith Actually Teaches"

FROM THE MAILBAG
VIA
Abbas Anthony R.D. Curley:

"...the devil, having failed in all his other schemes, tempts us with thoughts of despair: he tries to persuade us that in the past things were different and that the men through whom God performed wonders for the strengthening of the faith were not like us. He also tells us that there is now no need for such exertion. For are we not all of us Christians and all baptized? 'He who believes and is baptized is saved' (Mark 16:16). What more do we need? But if we succumb to this temptation and remain as we are, we will be completely barren. We will be Christians only in name, not realizing that he who has believed and been baptized must keep all Christ's commandments; and even when he has succeeded in doing this, he should say, 'I am a useless servant' (Luke 17:10), as the Lord told His apostles when he instructed them to carry out all He had laid down for them." St. Peter of Damaskos

Ladder of Divine Ascent excerpt: Step 7- "On Joy-Making Mourning"

27. Genuine compunction is undistracted pain of soul, in which it gives itself no relief but hourly imagines only its dissolution; and it awaits, like cool water, the comfort of God who comforts humble monks.

Prayer request? Send an email to: PrayerRequest3@aol.com

This month's archive can be found at: http://www.catholicprophecy.info/news2.html.

DNC NEWS:

13 Pro-lifers Arrested at DNC Convention; 2 Roman Catholic Priests, 1 Baptist Pastor; 9 Men and 4 Women go to Jail
"No Catholic, no Evangelical, can ethically vote Obama and Biden because they support legalized child-killing by abortion."

DENVER, Aug. 26 /Christian Newswire/ -- A partial listing of those arrested are:

Randall Terry, Founder of Operation Rescue - Washington DC
Fr. Norman Weslin, Founder, Lambs of Christ, age 78,
Fr. Joe Klee - Portsmouth OH
Rev. Lee Hartley,
Clair Conley - Denver Co,
Mary Colsch - Calendonia MN age 75,
Pastor Lee Hartley age 55,
Ron Hartman age 65,
Joseph Landry - Washington DC age 27
David Mitchell - New Alban IA age 65
Kim Samecki - Colorado Springs CO age 29

They will likely spend the night in jail for refusing to post bail.

While being arrested, they said: "Every Christian voter needs to see Obama and Biden for what they are - the most strident supporters of child-killing ever seen in a presidential race."

"Abortion is murder and no faithful Christian, Catholic or Protestant, can vote for Obama...its that simple."

Contact: Patrick Landry; 904 687 9804; 406 860 9738








Truth Trucks "Can't Be Ignored" By Media, Delegates, Public During DNC
August 26th, 2008
Denver, CO - Operation Rescue's Truth Truck fleet continues to roll through the congested streets of Denver, garnering reaction from media celebrities, delegates, and the "man on the street."
Operation Rescue President Troy Newman reports that he saw reactions from Democratic Commentator James Carville and television reporter Sam Donaldson, among others. Newman also joined up with Pro-Life columist Jill Stanek out on the streets of Denver.
"Security has made it very difficult to get near the DNC venues, but the Truth Trucks just can't be ignored," said Newman.


Today's video reports include a male "feminist" bullying a young pro-life girl exercising her First Amendment rights as well as numerous clips of "man on the street" reaction to the message of the Truth Trucks.
View All Of Today's Video Reports
View Recent Photographs

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About Operation Rescue

Operation Rescue is one of the leading pro-life Christian activist organizations in the nation. Operation Rescue recently made headlines when it bought and closed an abortion clinic in Wichita, Kansas and has become the voice of the pro-life activist movement in America. Its activities are on the cutting edge of the abortion issue, taking direct action to restore legal personhood to the pre-born and stop abortion in obedience to biblical mandates. Click here to make a secure donation online.

________________________________

Web site: www.operationrescue.org

E-mail: info@operationrescue.org