Abortion Has Harmful Effects on Women’s Mental Health

Pro-choice supporters claim that their position is in the best interest of women. Doing so while ignoring the data that shows abortion deals damage to more than just the baby.

This from the FRC.

Abortion has more than its share of moral complexities, but a panel of experts at FRC headquarters today showed that it poses an especially dangerous threat to women’s mental health. To a capacity crowd, experts and clinicians did what the American Psychological Association refused to do in its latest report on abortion and mental health: told the truth-the whole truth-about the relationship between abortion and depression, anxiety disorders, suicide, and substance abuse.

The prevalence of these symptoms among the 30 million women who have had the procedure is climbing at an alarming rate. While the research has yet to give pro-abortion leaders pause, the American people are taking the harmful effects of abortion very seriously. In a blockbuster poll released at today’s lecture, the Elliot Institute found that 85 percent of American adults believe that “significant emotional problems” after an abortion are “common” or “very common.” Only 15 percent of the people surveyed believe that abortion generally makes women’s lives better. Seventy-one percent of participants across the ideological spectrum said that conducting research on these post-abortion complications should be a moderate to high priority.

David Reardon, director of the Elliot Institute, hinted at the policy implications of the study. “Politicians who ignore the issue of post-abortion complications are ignoring an important concern of the American people.” Of equal concern to pro-lifers is that millions of these women are suffering at the hands of government-funded organizations like Planned Parenthood.

The public is ready to address this problem. Is Congress? If you missed the discussion, we encourage you to log onto our website, www.frc.org, and watch this outstanding panel for yourself.

Hong Kong Is a Modern Marvel

For some reason, I get Hong Kong and Singapore confused. But no longer. Look at the amazing photo!?! I can hardly believe it’s real.

I wonder if some of China’s new found desire towards (at least) the benefits of free markets stem from their acquisition of Hong Kong in 1997?

The Greatest Injustice of our Time

About a year ago, I changed my site’s tagline to:

Peace is not the absence of war but the presence of justice.

To me, the heart of the abortion issue is justice. It simply isn’t fair that an unborn human doesn’t get to live simply because the older human wants it this way.

Meanwhile, in a related issue it’s entirely unjust that Planned Parenthood, who is designated as a non-profit, reported $114.8 million in profit during their last fiscal year.

Ready for the kicker? $336 million went to them through government grants and contracts. That’s right… our tax dollars. Every one of us “gave” to Planned Parenthood whether we wanted to or not, so that they could help mothers kill their unborn children while making tons of money in the process.

It just doesn’t seem fair, does it?

Overstating the Obvious

Is the sign truly necessary? Who says government workers have no imagination?

Bachmann Speaks Out Against Planned Parenthood

It’s great to hear someone taking up for those who can’t even defend themselves.

Obama and Abortion: One Hand Washes the Other

It’s easily my most important political issue. How can it not be? We’re talking about human life, not a “mass of tissue,” as some disingenuously try to claim. We’re not removing kidneys here.

So in my first review of Obama’s voting record I saw repeated support for abortion, even partial birth and abortion on demand. It’s a significant thing and certainly something that would be hard for me to overlook as I consider who to vote for in this election.

This comes from the FRC:

In an interview last week Senator Barack Obama (D-Ill.) made a statement that “mental distress” is not a sufficient reason for a woman to have an abortion. If Senator Obama had stuck by his assertion that would have been a dramatic policy shift both for him and for the pro-abortion Democratic Party.

The junior senator from Illinois quickly “revised” his remarks in an attempt to both backpedal on his comments and to further muddy his extreme views on abortion.

In his interview Senator Obama gave a false description of the bill he repeatedly worked against while he was in the Illinois state senate, legislation that would have protected children who survive abortions. His statements on the Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions show a dangerous lack of knowledge about the two Supreme Court cases that legalized abortion in the United States.

Additionally his co-sponsorship of the federal Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) shows his unwavering support of abortion on demand. He went as far as telling a Planned Parenthood audience “the first thing I’d do as president is, is sign the Freedom of Choice Act.” FOCA would not only codify Roe v. Wade into law it would also successfully overturn numerous state laws that have been passed over the years to protect children and parents.

When a person willingly chooses to not protect innocent people, what kind of person does that make him?

As a person who has three children, lost two to miscarriage and has a new baby on the way, I’ve become more and more Pro-Life with each passing year. Mr. Obama has chosen the side that doesn’t protect unborn babies in order to gain politically; either that or he’s personally bought the lies.

I’m not sure which is worse.

Obama Caught In Logic Flaw

It’s tough to argue with this logic.

The End of the World is Nigh

The 6th sign of the Apocolypse is now upon us. To quote the original poster at KSR:

Girls at Gloucester High School made a pact to all get pregnant so they could raise their babies together.

I’m horrified.

Animal Survivors of Recent Kansas Tornados

I applaud the efforts of the rescue workers in the face of what seems to be more and more natural disasters affecting our world.

Caught On Tape

Hilarious!

Role of Religion in Politics

How’s that for a broad post topic? Well, I’ve got too much to do today to spend extra time “crafting” it. *wink*

I read this article today—Some young religious voters focus on social justice—and found it lacking in so many ways. Some the fault of the author, others either ignorance or deceit on the part of the populace.

They are trying to expand the focus of faith-based politics beyond the religious right’s hot-button issues of abortion and gay marriage. And they are placing social justice issues, like poverty and war, at the intersection of their moral and political decision making.

Poverty is certainly something religious minded people should focus their efforts towards improving but, “The Poor You Will Always Have With You…”. It’s unavoidable. But more importantly, the government’s role should be towards the greater good of our people as a whole.

Second, war is not always evil. There are just wars. Is not the prevention of the slaughter of millions by the sacrifice of thousands a noble effort? The knee-jerk concept that all war is wrong or that anyone who doesn’t endorse a particular low-income project or bill is somehow unloving is in and of itself an insidious act.

The shift of young faith-based voters both dramatic and complex. ”They’re leaving the Republican Party in droves, but they’re not automatically Democrats,” Wallis said.

Unfortunately, I believe this is largely the fault of today’s Republican Party who has done a horrendous job of maintaining conservative ideals. To use a sports idiom, “You gotta go with what got you here.” The GOP hasn’t and (some) people are bolting. There needs to be a clarion call back to increasing freedom (less government) and a higher value on moral responsibility.

”The youth of America today is very divided,” said Esther Winne, 18, a Christian conservative from Lancaster, Pa., who originally backed Mitt Romney for the Republican nomination but now favors Sen. John McCain. ”I think we’re looking for change. I think we’re looking for something new. But I think people are looking in different places.”

Change will always be desired. Always. The grass is always greener…

People should be leery when any politician speaks 90% of the time about change and only 10% of the time about how that change will be achieved.

This is probably Rule #1 in the Politics For Dummies, 2nd Edition, yet voters are still swayed.

”The message that Barack Obama tends to have definitely appeals to people in my generation, especially people in the faith and justice movement,” said Jon Gromek, a 22-year-old organizing associate at Network, a Catholic social justice group based in Washington.

Never underestimate the power of good marketing. Barack’s track record shows a consistent voting against traditional marriage and for abortion; two easy-to-track issues that have an obvious religious direction despite what anyone says.

I’m dismayed to say that at the end of the day, far too many will turn a blind eye to the example that Jesus gave—others before oneself, protect the innocent, promote the family as God intended, et al.—and try to justify the choice they want instead of the choice they know is right.

Design vs. Evolution: Where Do the Facts Lead Us?

Take a couple minutes to watch the short trailer that’s promoting some new DVD’s on the topic of Intelligent Design. It’s very well done. cheap turbotax software byy

Homosexual Marriage Failing in Canada

More solid info from the FRC:

In the three years since Canadians legalized gay “marriage,” a majority of our neighbors have gotten cold feet. Although the number of foreigners who apply for same-sex marriage licenses is still strong, few of the locals are rushing to the altar. In Toronto, home of the “million-strong” Gay Pride March, the city issued a modest 107 licenses to native Canadians in 2005. Seven months into 2006, Toronto had issued only one!

But wait! I thought 10% of the population was gay? Maybe they’re just loud enough to sound like 10%.

To a lesser degree, the same is true in our own Massachusetts. Demand for gay “marriages” tapered off significantly since the state implemented it, proving once again that the same-sex community is not interested in “marriage” but forced acceptance.

It’s not about what’s best for society. It’s about, “I want what I want.”

Ask the Canadians and even they will admit that “gay marriage” is a social experiment gone terribly wrong. In yesterday’s National Post, Michael Coren laments how his country is accelerating the erosion of the family. “We made a terrible mistake and may not appreciate the full consequences for a generation. We allowed emotion to obscure logic and belittled anyone who appeared out of step with the current fashion. To marry without good reason is regrettable, to divorce good reasoning from public policy is a disgrace.”

Strong families are essential for our country to move forward. Period.

In America, we would be wise to learn from our Northern neighbor’s mistakes. And that recognition must start with the next President. The next occupant of the White House will hold tremendous sway over the fate of marriage and the family. Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) has announced his intent to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Meanwhile, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) has remained relatively quiet on the issue. His choice of a running-mate, however, will say volumes about his commitment to family values. Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) prefers civil unions that provide all of the benefits of marriage and necessitate at least the partial repeal of DOMA.

Great. So what you’re saying is we’re pretty much out of luck?

Vietnam Man Runs ‘Abortion Orphanage’

Meet my new hero. His name is Tong. He gives love and care to those that were unloved and had no one to care for them.

Human Hearts Have Memory, Character

If I told you that your heart can remember things, you’d be like, “Uh… Paladin is freaking out.” That’s what I thought too. That’s what most people think.

But it’s healthy for us to remember there is so much we arrogant humans don’t yet know. We make think we understand, only to find out in the future that we were way off.

Science is now learning more about how the brain and heart communicate with one another. Not just the brain to the heart, but the reverse as well. Astounding!

Visit the Institute of HeartMath for more information about these new breakthroughs.

Hearts Remember

As amazing as that might be, wait until you hear this. The human heart also holds memories! Listen to this example from Nexus Magazine.

The donor was a 34-year-old police officer shot attempting to arrest a drug dealer. The recipient was a 56-year-old college professor diagnosed with atherosclerosis and ischaemic heart disease.

The donor’s wife reported:
“When I met Ben [the recipient] and Casey [Ben's wife], I almost collapsed. First, it was a remarkable feeling seeing the man with my husband’s heart in his chest. I think I could almost see Carl [the donor] in Ben’s eyes. When I asked how Ben felt, I think I was really trying to ask Carl how he was. I wouldn’t say that to them, but I wish I could have touched Ben’s chest and talked to my husband’s heart.

“What really bothers me, though, is when Casey said offhandedly that the only real side-effect of Ben’s surgery was flashes of light in his face. That’s exactly how Carl died. The bastard shot him right in the face. The last thing he must have seen is a terrible flash. They never caught the guy, but they think they know who it is. I’ve seen the drawing of his face. The guy has long hair, deep eyes, a beard, and this real calm look. He looks sort of like some of the pictures of Jesus.”

The recipient reported:
“If you promise you won’t tell anyone my name, I’ll tell you what I’ve not told any of my doctors. Only my wife knows. I only knew that my donor was a 34-year-old very healthy guy. A few weeks after I got my heart, I began to have dreams. I would see a flash of light right in my face and my face gets real, real hot. It actually burns. Just before that time, I would get a glimpse of Jesus. I’ve had these dreams and now daydreams ever since: Jesus and then a flash. That’s the only thing I can say is something different, other than feeling really good for the first time in my life.”

The recipient’s wife reported:
“I’m very, very glad you asked him about his transplant. He is more bothered than he’ll tell you about these flashes. He says he sees Jesus and then a blind flash. He told the doctors about the flashes but not Jesus. They said it’s probably a side effect of the medications, but God we wish they would stop.”

Unbelievable? That’s what I used to think about the idea of cell phones.

I first learned about this from Steven Baldwin’s book, The Unusual Subject, which I highly recommend. Before reading the book, I thought Steven a goof-ball, Hollywood elitist. Now I think he’s a goof-ball who’s sold out for Jesus. Needless to say, my respect for him has grown exponentially.