Pro-life blog buzz 7-24-12
by Susie Allen, host of the blog, Pro-Life in TN, and Kelli
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- Live Action begins a four-part series chronicling the Medicaid fraud lawsuit brought against Planned Parenthood of the Heartland by former longtime clinic director Sue Thayer. Thayer was let go after voicing reservations about telemed abortions:
Charges filed include forcing patients to receive “C-mail” (birth control by mail at their homes and dormitories), prescribing drugs without physician involvement, failure to provide follow-up exams after a patient had been on birth control for at least a year, and falsifying documents in order to get taxpayer monies through various state and federal agencies. - Big Blue Wave has a post and chart showing the membership decline of liberal churches – and the increase in membership of conservative/pro-life churches.
- Americans United for Life prints Anna Franzonello’s response to a Daily Beast puff piece on Mississippi “abortion queen” Diane Derzis (pictured left), in which she is lauded for bringing a “warm happy feeling” to her abortion clinic. Totally ignored is the fact that her clinic risks the safety of women by not complying with the law:
The… profile is a classic case of the media’s irresponsible abortion distortion. No other industry, let alone medical office, would be given a free pass to violate a health and safety standard because of “ambience.” There would never be a campaign to defend a dentist failing to comply with a safety regulation because of her top-notch waiting-room reading material.And the Daily Beast would (hopefully) not publish an article centered on a theme such as “Who cares that the restaurant is endangering customers by serving expired meat? The lighting in the dining room is exceptional!”
- FRC Blog links to Kathryn Jean Lopez’s interview with Wheaton College president Philip Ryken about joining in the HHS Mandate lawsuit despite stating he has been “only moderately engaged in political issues” until now.
- Abolitionist Society of OK shares recent Facebook interactions with an atheist, pro-abortion group known as “Bringers of Light.” In the discussion, the Abolitionists intend to “show the emptiness of pro-abortion argumentation.”
- Judie Brown of American Life League denounces Catholic groups, such as Catholic Relief Services, which disobey Church authority by helping to fund contraception in third world countries.
[Photo via clarionledger.com]
Jul.24, 2012 3:30 pm |
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Jill Stanek is a nurse turned speaker, columnist and blogger, a national figure in the effort to protect both preborn and postborn innocent human life.
Just wanted to give you guys an update on sidewalk counseling here in Indy, I just learned from our Gabriel Project director that PP has changed abortion days due to an unusual occurrence (usually I go when clients are only scheduled for pregnancy counseling), but tomorrow I’l be there when they’re actually providing abortions. We stand on the public leeway (grass) between the road & PP’s property along the entry/exit drive. Any advice from veterns on approaching & speaking with these individuals? Keep in mind, they have been already advised by PP not to stop and speak with us. Also, there will be other, more experienced sidewalk counselors there and possibly some peaceful prayer warriors from 40 Days for Life (give me a holler if you’re from Indy & will be joining us).
bring signs saying that you are offering help. have information about local services – referrals, free clinics, public health district. wear a smile. pray a lot. a wave for them to come over – and I state the obvious when I talk with them – my name is Joy and I am not a kook even though I am standing on the sidewalk with my signs in front of Planned Parenthood.
Know the laws in your state. be very sure to stand on public property, and do not block traffic. Having signs and materials are very helpful! I also have 12 week fetal models in medium brown, and pamphlets about in-utero development.
also – since a young woman just died with an abortion in Chicago – you have facts to help others get a free ultrasound, better medical help and remind them that you do not get paid to do what you do – but PP does – even if the woman herself may not pay for the abortion.
I give out material for local help, national help, help after abortion – but honestly say that we have helped women with food, clothing, children’s items (clothes, diapers, etc) transportation and even some bills paid – but we are there to provide help.
Pray, smile, tell her why you are there – and reassure her that you can help. I have a big red heart on my sign, and pair that up with a red heart on my paperwork I hand out. Love a lot, and do your best.
My girlfriend told me that she just wished that one person were out there, to remind her what was real and true. She would have had her own biological living children now. but abortion changed all that…
love big. be yourself, and listen — Circumstances change – and with every woman, they have different reasons for thinking that abortion will solve their problems. Having the Gabriel project there is wonderful.
God bless you for your witness – remember – you are just an instrument. your love opens the heart and allows Him to work. Thank you for going out there. you are a living witness of love. God bless you!
Joy,
Thank you sooo much for the info. It was in the high 90s yesterday when we were out there & boy was it hot! The local Gabriel Project works with the Indianapolis Police Department to follow local and state laws and to ensure they are aware we are there. Yesterday, there were two prayer warriers there, sitting back and praying in the shade, one standing a distance down the road holding a sign of Mary which asked for prayers to close PP (we prefer those protesting & using signs keep their distance as to not associate ourselves with them or create fear or intimidation for those who we approach), as well as two other experienced sidewalk counselors, who I observed & learned from. From the grass along the enterance of PP’s driveway, we offered friendly waves and smiles and asked to speak with them, as they pulled through in the driveway. Of about 15 cars, 3 stopped to talk with us & we handed them a brochure from the Gabriel Project (we don’t use graphic images and can only use borchures approved by the Gabriel Project director) and let them know there are alternatives and assistance and to call the Gabriel Project number (the Gabriel Project on call hotline person then connects them with the assistance needed in their community and a sponsor parishioner through their local church participating in the Gabriel Project.) It was heartbreaking because one woman I spoke with was an immigrant and had two children with her spouse who is working, but barely have food to feed their children. I offered her our assistance, but she was already determined and closed her mind to anything else, even for assitance for her family. Although she had made up her mind, it was clear she was emotionally struggling with the decision (she choked up when she asked for God’s forgiveness and stated her husband convinced her it was necessary) but felt she had no other choice. How can I best address individuals in these types of situations to help them see there is hope?