http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/ Copyright 2009 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:22:52 -0700 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.23-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Many excellent pro-life movies and documentaries have been recently released covering a wide spectrum of our issues. In fact, the movies seem to be coming so fast I have delayed posting this column several weeks to try to catch the latest. Even last week I read of one more but have to draw the line somewhere. My star rating is out of four possible. Because of the volume, I am providing thumbnail reviews. Films are listed in alphabetical order.... Come What May Stars: 2-1/2 Released Spring 2009. Dove-family approved. 93 minutes. Fiction. Synopsis: Pro-life college law student argues against Roe v. Wade in "moot court" while pro-abortion mother argues against parental notification before US Supreme Court. Patrick Henry College student production (and school infomercial) - impressive in that regard but not up to Hollywood standards. Good information on Roe v. Wade decision; good love story role modeling. $10-15 online. http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/06/new_stanek_wnd_95.php http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/06/new_stanek_wnd_95.php Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:22:52 -0700 http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/06/should_pro-life.php http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/06/should_pro-life.php Abortion Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:46:13 -0700 ... In April someone began mutilating and killing cats in 2 Miami-Dade neighborhoods. The outcry with demands to make it stop were instant. Animal cruelty is despicable. Only sick people hurt and kill defenseless animals. That's how Jeffrey Dahmer got his start. But knowing the same sorts of torturous acts are committed every day against human beings in at least 25 Miami area abortion clinics with no public protest makes me a little crazy. These would include... an abortion survivor who was suffocated in a plastic bag and thrown on the clinic roof for a week until he was so infested by maggots he couldn't be properly autopsied.... Mainstream media accounts attempting to humanize, dramatize and describe the cat killings in contrast to how they attempt to dehumanize, sanitize and obfuscate abortion make me a little crazy. Some excerpts: "At a news conference... city and county leaders... reassured the http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/06/new_stanek_wnd_94.php http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/06/new_stanek_wnd_94.php Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:18:54 -0700 Sign the petition opposing Sonia Sotomayor at www.stopsotomayor.com WASHINGTON, June 11 /Christian Newswire/ -- On May 26, the day that Judge Sotomayor was nominated to the Supreme Court, Organized for Life stepped up as a leading force against President Obama's nominee. Organized for Life's PAC, OFL Action, has opened a petition site at www.stopsotomayor.com to oppose the addition of another pro-abortion justice to the Supreme Court. Sonia Sotomayor, in these few short weeks since her nomination, has made it clear that she is not with the majority when it comes to the dignity and protection of life. This has become more evident with the news of her involvement as a member of the board of a group that filed six legal briefs in support of abortion rights. Peter Shinn, national director of Organized for Life, commented that, "Sonia Sotomayor is out of step with the American people. Senators Feinstein, Snowe, http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/06/ofl_leads_campa.php http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/06/ofl_leads_campa.php Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:45:51 -0700 By Ken Connor Last week in Washington state a 66-year-old woman with terminal cancer made history as the first person to undergo physician-assisted suicide since that state legalized the practice in November of 2008. Proponents of legalized suicide celebrated Washington's approval of this policy as a victory for the "death with dignity" movement. These suicide advocates, in keeping with the rhetorical tactic of their ideological cousins in the pro-abortion movement, equate "dignity" with "choice." Unfortunately, as with the abortion debate, the "choice" rhetoric of the right-to-die movement eclipses critical moral and ethical questions which ought to be at the forefront of the debate. Is suicide really a way to honor life and preserve dignity? What are the social and cultural implications of normalizing the "right to die?" Will voluntary physician-assisted suicide give way to involuntary physician-assisted suicide where doctors decide whether their patients would be better off dead? Will the http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/06/assisted_suicid_3.php http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/06/assisted_suicid_3.php Assisted Suicide Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:43:02 -0700 Of everything I read about the June 6 funeral of late-term abortionist George Tiller, I thought this was the most telling, from the New York Times: But for the most part, Dr. Tiller's funeral focused less on his work than on his life with his family and friends. The word abortion was never uttered.... Clearly they all knew: Tiller was murdered for his "life's" work, but the reason was unmentionable? Sad. Even in death George Tiller's "vocation" was anathema.... Conversely, without ever saying the A-word, family and friends implied that if anything would earn Tiller a place in both heaven and history as a martyr it would be the tens of thousands of abortions he committed. From the Associated Press: "Dear God, get heaven ready, because Mr. Enthusiasm is coming," said Larry Borcherding, of Overland Park, who first met Tiller a half-century ago when both were students at the http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/06/new_stanek_wnd_93.php http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/06/new_stanek_wnd_93.php Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:40:49 -0700 Dear friends, I just read Abortion Vigilantism Worksheet. I am a pro-life professor of ethics. I plan to use this in class. It is the best thing on this subject I have ever read. I just want to thank you profusely for devising it. Shalom, Dr. Ronda Chervin http://www.americanrighttolife.org/news/abortion-vigilantism-worksheet Ronda Chervin received a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Fordham University and an MA in Religious Studies from Notre Dame Apostolic Institute. She is a widow, mother, and grandmother. Ronda converted to the Catholic Faith from a Jewish, though atheistic, background and has been a Professor of Philosophy and Theology at Loyola Marymount University, the Seminary of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, and Franciscan University of Steubenville. She is an international speaker and author of some fifty books about Catholic thought, practice and spirituality. Ronda is currently discerning being a consecrated widow in an ecclesial movement in Connecticut. http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/06/pro-life_profes.php http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/06/pro-life_profes.php Culture of Death Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:08:37 -0700 It's the first Friday of the month and it's time to call for LIFE! Thank you for all you do for the unborn. Without us speaking out for them, they would die in silence, killed by abortion or embryonic stem cell research. In the end, our representatives, through our prodding, will do the right thing and end abortion and human killing research. I would like to ask everyone to do one more thing for the unborn this month. Please contact at least 2 people who might do just a little bit more to help the unborn and encourage them to join us in the Monthly Call for Life. It's only once a month, and it's so easy! Go to monthlycallforlife.com for everything you need to say and do. Pro-Life Unity - prolifeunity.com United we stand - Divided they die Pass it on http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/06/call_for_life_t_15.php http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/06/call_for_life_t_15.php Abortion Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:01:05 -0700 Dawn Eden has joined Americans United for Life (AUL) as Senior Fellow, Publications and New Media Outreach. Her focus will be on writing and research to promote AUL's legal expertise through both traditional media and "new media" outlets.Congratulations Dawn! http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/06/aul_snags_top_p.php http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/06/aul_snags_top_p.php Announcements Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:40:18 -0700 Fr. Pavone, following news that abortionist George Tiller was shot to death today in Wichita, Kansas. "I am saddened to hear of the killing of George Tiller this morning. At this point, we do not know the motives of this act, or who is behind it, whether an angry post-abortive man or woman, or a misguided activist, or an enemy within the abortion industry, or a political enemy frustrated with the way Tiller has escaped prosecution. We should not jump to conclusions or rush to judgment. "But whatever the motives, we at Priests for Life continue to insist on a culture in which violence is never seen as the solution to any problem. Every life has to be protected, without regard to their age or views or actions." George Tiller died from the same philosophy by which he lived. And we in the pro-life movement regret his death as loss http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/05/abortionist_til_1.php http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/05/abortionist_til_1.php Abortion Sun, 31 May 2009 16:38:51 -0700 A.L.L. STATEMENT ON GEORGE TILLER KILLING Washington, DC (31 May 2009) - The following is a statement from Shaun Kenney, executive director of American Life League, on the killing of abortionist George Tiller. "Leaders within the pro-life movement often discuss justice in connection with our mission to end the tragedy of abortion. Today, Dr. George Tiller's life ended in an act defying those principles. With genuine sorrow, we reflect on today's events in prayer. Justice for all human beings includes the lives of those with whom we fundamentally disagree as well as the victims of abortion. We firmly hope the perpetrators of this act are apprehended, that the facts be made known, and that justice according to the law is preserved and dispensed. Today's actions were tragic, and serve as another reminder that all human life is sacred. Pro-lifers by our nature and commitment to human rights reject violence as http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/05/tiller_murder_d.php http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/05/tiller_murder_d.php Abortion Sun, 31 May 2009 16:34:32 -0700 The Kansas Coalition for Life Unequivocally Condemns the Shooting of Abortionist George Tiller Although at the time of this writing, it is not known who killed Abortionist Tiller, we do know for certain that this crime was NOT the work of any true proLife person. A true proLife person respects human life as a gift from God, and leaves all life and death decisions to God Himself. This killing - if it is in any way connected to a genuine proLife group, has the potential to set back the proLife movement by 20 years or more. The Kansas Coalition for Life asks all reporters and commentators to make a clear distinction between lawless thugs who act on their own accord, and the good proLife people who obey the law, seeking a change in abortion laws via peaceful means and the legislative process. It is completely misleading, for the media to http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/05/kansas_group_co.php http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/05/kansas_group_co.php Abortion Sun, 31 May 2009 16:29:55 -0700 Americans United for Life President and CEO, Dr. Charmaine Yoest, issued the following statement to address the murder of Dr. George Tiller: 
 "We condemn this lawless act of violence. The foundational right to life that our work is dedicated to extends to everyone. Whoever is responsible for this reprehensible violence must be brought to justice under the law." http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/05/tiller_murder_a.php http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/05/tiller_murder_a.php Abortion Sun, 31 May 2009 16:24:26 -0700 WASHINGTON - The National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the nation's largest pro-life group, today condemned the killing of Dr. George Tiller. The following statement may be attributed to NRLC Executive Director, David N. O'Steen, Ph.D.: National Right to Life extends its sympathies to Dr. Tiller's family over this loss of life. Further, the National Right to Life Committee unequivocally condemns any such acts of violence regardless of motivation. The pro-life movement works to protect the right to life and increase respect for human life. The unlawful use of violence is directly contrary to that goal. The National Right to Life Committee has always been involved in peaceful, legal activities to protect human lives threatened by abortion, infanticide and euthanasia. We always have and will continue to oppose any form of violence to fight the violence of abortion. NRLC has had a policy of forbidding violence or illegal activity by http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/05/tiller_murder_c.php http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/05/tiller_murder_c.php Abortion Sun, 31 May 2009 15:28:11 -0700 Det. Tom Stolz of the Wichita Policed Department just held a press conference regarding the shooting death of late-term abortionist George Tiller. A 51-year-old man has been taken into custody for what was described as a "targeted attack" on Tiller. The suspect is also alleged to have threatened witnesses who attempted to intervene. The suspect's name was not released and potential affiliations are either unknown or not disclosed. Police said Tiller died of a single gun shot wound. Update: Although Stolz refused to release the man's name, Johnson County sheriff's spokesman Tom Erickson identified the detained man as Scott Roeder. http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/05/update_on_georg.php http://www.prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2009/05/update_on_georg.php Abortion Sun, 31 May 2009 15:06:56 -0700