You’ve read the news that investment guru Warren Buffett, the world’s second wealthiest man, has decided to donate 80% of his fortune to the foundation set up by Microsoft founder Bill Gates and his wife. "I'm not an enthusiast for dynastic wealth, particularly when 6 billion others have much poorer hands than we do in life," Buffett told a NY audience.

"I love it when I'm around the country club, and I hear people talking about the debilitating effects of a welfare society," he said. "At the same time, they leave their kids a lifetime and beyond of food stamps. Instead of having a welfare officer, they have a trust officer. And instead of food stamps, they have stocks and bonds."

I’m certainly impressed by Buffett's statements and actions, particularly considering the history of the rich and powerful. A lot more could be said about American heirs that destroy themselves after receiving their parent’s wealth or Buffett's equating government welfare with private inheritance.

Continue reading "Will Buffett's Billions be Used to Spread Abortion?"

According to his blog Wesley Smith will soon be taking a much deserved vacation, but not before he joins a bioethics conference in Albany along with Nigel Cameron who has written a bioethics column for Christianity Today. Wesley has predicted some "respectful fireworks", which will be good because right-to-die-friendly bioethicist Art Caplan will be there. Art recently eulogized Dr Ron Cranford in the most glowing of terms.

Hopefully one of my favorite pro-life bloggers, Chana Meira will be able to attend and will give us a report. If any other blogger/readers plan to be there, I'll be happy to post your feedback

Crossposted at Marlowe's Shade

We've followed the controversy of the Northern Kentucky University professor who led students in the destruction of a pro-life display, indignantly defending her actions.

Northern Right to Life has published a statement indicating the controversy surrounding the Cemetary of the Innocents has been resolved:

The vandalism and criminal solicitation charges against former NKU professor Dr. Sally Jacobsen for the dismantling our "Cemetery of the Innocents" display have been resolved outside of court. The charges were dropped after Jacobsen agreed to make monetary restitution for the stolen and damaged property, to donate $1000 to the Madonna House, a Northern Kentucky crisis pregnancy shelter for expectant mothers, and to make a written apology to our student organization and to the owners of the crosses.

Now that this case has been resolved, Northern Right to Life hopes to continue defending human life and promoting education about abortion on our campus and in our community.

Continue reading "NKU Professor Resolves Controversy"

Time is running out for James, a sweet little Chinese boy with Down syndrome on whose adoption hangs the fate of other such children in China.

Listen to this from the social worker handling his case:

China officials have not offered children with ds for adoption before because they do not believe people would want them, they put James up because many people advocated for him to be offered.
But, the officials have decided if he is not put on hold (basically meaning picked) in the next six days [by July 1], they will pull him back and he will remain institutionalized in China permanently. And - they will not allow any other children with down syndrome to be offered for adoption - period!
Adopting James will not only make a difference in HIS life, but in the lives of the many other children in China with DS who are left in orphanages and institutions their whole lives. He eeds a home so badly.
I know that international adoptions are costly, but a donor has generously agreed to fund his adoption.

If you, or anyone you know has room in your/their heart/home for this cute little guy, his contact information is below. Please pass this along to any ds list you are apart of!

James, who was born 12/28/04, is currently being cared for a the Phillip Hayden Foundation just outside of Beijing. It is a very good place and the children are well cared for.

Somewhere out there, God has already planned for a family to welcome James into their home. If you feel something click, then that probably means it is you. My advice when you receive a spiritual directive is not to think too hard about it, but to move forward by faith. We have adopted three children - at least one of whom if I'd thought too hard about it would not be alive today. Is my life more difficult than those of moms who have things more under control? Yes. But you know what? You only have one life here on earth to live. Why not live it with abundance? Because abundant living isn't about what you get but what you give.

This adoption seems so important - because the fate of many babies is at stake. Please pass this on through your networks and blogs and let's do our best to find the home in which James will love and grow with a family of his own.

Btw, one of our adopted sons was born with imperforate anus and underwent a very successful reconstruction. James' medical records indicate that he has also had a successful one.

Remember, funding for this adoption has been promised, so money is not an obstacle.

And btw, A Helping Hand has some great information on adoption funding here.

I have posted this at my blog MommyLife. Will you please post on your own blogs and newsgroups?

According to the Michigan Department of Community Health, the number of abortions performed in Michigan in 2005 decreased to 25,209. This is the lowest number of annual abortions being reported in Michigan since Michigan started requiring abortionists to record abortion information in the last quarter of 1979. In 2004, there were 26,269 abortions performed in Michigan. This year's number indicates a drop of more than 1,000 abortions or 4.0%.

Other facts include:

There were 19 abortions performed after 24 weeks.

Five children showed evidence of life after being aborted.

49% of women were having at least their 2nd abortion and 22.9% of women were having at least their 3rd abortion. 86.4% of women were not married.

You've heard recent reports suggesting that condom use decreases a woman's risk for cervical cancer.

William Beckman, Director of Illinois Right to Life, retorts:

The news reports gush with excitement. “For the first time, scientists have proof that condoms offer women protection against the virus that causes cervical cancer.” This virus is the human papilloma virus, or HPV.

Continue reading "Condom use reduces women's HPV risk?"

Today begins the National Right to Life Convention in Nashville, Tennessee with featured speakers Fred Barnes, Jennifer O’Neill, Ramesh Ponnuru, Paul Greenberg, Erin Brady Wosham and Kellanne Conway. The event is packed with useful and interesting workshops including "Untangling the Web: Making the Most of Your Internet Presence" by LifeNew’s Steven Ertelt.

Perhaps some of our pro-life blogging correspondents will be able to give a live update regarding the convention’s events... email me and I'll feature your post.

Update: Jill is attending

Thanks to our friends at the American Life League for providing the following:

WASHINGTON, D.C. —“The people of the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota truly understand what it means to respect the sanctity of all human life,” said Judie Brown, president of American Life League. “American Life League wholeheartedly supports this message and encourages the Oglala Lakota Sioux to continue their fight to protect preborn children.”

Continue reading "ALL ad affirming sacredness of human life to run in South Dakota reservation's newspaper"

Yesterday, 21 June 2006, Patronella Mkona, became South Africa's first pro-life martyr - when she told her boyfriend that if he wanted to kill her baby he would have to kill her first:

A mother has paid with her life in defence of her unborn child.

A 35-year-old man is to face murder charges on Friday in connection with the triple killing of his girlfriend, their two-year-old toddler and her sister early on Wednesday.

He is suspected of gunning down 30-year-old Patronella Mkona, her sister, Charmaine Mkona, 35, and their daughter, Latoya, when she apparently refused to abort their second child.

HT: christianview.org

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