by LauraLoo
By the time Ben Breedlove’s parents discovered the videos last Monday, the YouTube recordings of their 18-year-old son talking about his impending death had already gone viral. Read the rest of Ben’s story in People. Ben passed away on Christmas Day.
We’ve heard about people who have had near-death experiences and what they saw or felt. Do you know of anyone who likewise had a similar experience?
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by Kelli
A persistent stigma surrounding abortion ensures that the people who provide these services continue to be construed as morally corrupt.
Just like the original version of HB 305 would have banned abortion clinic employees from providing any type of services in public schools, some states have taken this idea to an extreme. Last year, Kansas attempted to ban abortion providers from schools altogether in a sweeping provision that could have prevented parents who work at Planned Parenthood from volunteering to chaperone their kids’ field trips.
That measure didn’t pass, but the attitude remains — people who support abortion shouldn’t be allowed around kids. Other types of professions aren’t singled out in this way in proposed laws.
~ Tara Culp-Ressler, ThinkProgress.org, April 14
[Note: The author describes HB 305, "spearheaded by Rep. Frank Hoffmann (R)", as "intend[ing] to prohibit abortion providers from disseminating materials in publicly funded schools. The original version of the bill would have prevented employees at groups like Planned Parenthood from providing any type of instruction to students whatsoever — but Hoffman ended up amending the legislation to narrow the scope, banning abortion providers from instructing students about topics related to ‘human sexuality or family planning.’” For an example of some of Planned Parenthood’s finest student info on sexuality, see this info on Take Care Down There.]
[Planned Parenthood's "Take Care Down There" graphic via digitaljournal.com]
W.O.W.
I read that in NBC’s report they cut if off at the part when he asked: “Do you believe in angels and God? I do.”
I hope to meet him in a few centuries. It would be hard to believe that smile won’t be in the next life.
Wow, how touching, both sweet and sad. I love his smile. Thanks, LL.
Too young.
May he be blessed, granted eternal rest, and gaze upon the beatific vision of our Lord….
RIP
oh wow. i am a nurse and indeed patients have told me about many nde’s. i have to share a story about a retired judge i met. he was going to remarry his first wife. he died on the emergency room table after a heart attack and a stroke. he said ” i met jesus and he was holding a lamp. i told him i would like to stay here but i have things to do. he said jesus pointed and said ” your work on earth isnt done. you will go back.” it gave me the chills!