abortion
AFRICA: A high court in Botswana has condemned to death an abortionist who first attempted to kill a child in utero, and when that failed, she killed the newly born child.
A high court in Botswana has condemned to death an abortionist who first attempted to kill a child in utero, and when that failed, she killed the newly born child.
(Reading: “Abortionist to Hang,” Africa News Online, 8/27/99)
ARKANSAS: A current case, the first since the passage of the state’s fetal homicide law, involves four male perpetrators. One man hired three youths who subsequently kicked an expectant mother until her preborn baby died. The men are being charged under the new law, which defines fetal death as “death prior to the complete expulsion or extraction from its mother of a product of human conception, irrespective of the duration of pregnancy and which is not an induced termination of pregnancy. The death is indicated by the fact that after the expulsion or extraction, the fetus does not breathe or show any other evidence of life such as beating of the heart. . . .” Abortion is not fetal homicide in Arkansas.
COMMENT: Note the specific exception for the act of killing the child that is described as “induced termination of pregnancy.”
(Reading: “4 Held in Kicking Death of Woman’s Fetus,” Associated Press, 9/3/99; Section 20-18-102, Arkansas fetal homicide law available on state legislative site)
RELIGION: An analysis of a recent Alan Guttmacher Institute study shows that women who profess no religion (5.9 percent of total women surveyed) accounted for one quarter (23.7 percent) of the abortions reported.
(Reading: “Abortion: Turning a Corner?” American Outlook, Summer, 1999, p.16)
adolescents
LEVI: “Levi Strauss is sponsoring a program to bring young people to a homosexual, bisexual and transgendered conference in Atlanta” by funding scholarships for those youth who might not otherwise be able to attend.
LEVI: “Levi Strauss is sponsoring a program to bring young people to a homosexual, bisexual and transgendered conference in Atlanta” by funding scholarships for those youth who might not otherwise be able to attend.
LEVI: “Levi Strauss is sponsoring a program to bring young people to a homosexual, bisexual and transgendered conference in Atlanta” by funding scholarships for those youth who might not otherwise be able to attend.
(Reading: “Levi Strauss to Send Students to Homosexual Conference,” Conservative News Service, 8/31/99; Send letters to Levi Strauss & Co.)
UNITED KINGDOM: A 14-year-old boy has impregnated a 12-year-old girl, and claims “he became sexually active at nine and said he blamed explicit sex education lessons at school.” A spokesman for the school district says that “age-appropriate programs from ages five to 16” should not be blamed.
Seven miles away another 12-year-old girl has just given birth.
(Reading: “Boyfriend of Pregnant 12-Year-Old Blames Sex Lessons,” Telegraph (U.K.), 9/3/99; “I Will Keep My Baby Says Pregnant 12-Year-Old,” Line One News, 9/2/99)
animal rights
CALIFORNIA: An animal rights group has begun a campaign to replace the word “owner” with the word “guardian,” which is “helping tear down the idea that animals can be human property.”
CALIFORNIA: An animal rights group has begun a campaign to replace the word “owner” with the word “guardian,” which is “helping tear down the idea that animals can be human property.”
CALIFORNIA: An animal rights group has begun a campaign to replace the word “owner” with the word “guardian,” which is “helping tear down the idea that animals can be human property.”
(Reading: “Animal Activists Seek to Liberate Rover From the Chains of Ownership,” Washington Times Weekly Edition, 8/30-9/5/99, p. 10)
bioethics
ONE MAN’S VIEW: Bioethicist Darryl Macer argues that “the discussion of bioethics can transform the whole style of society.” And “from the past years of research across many counties I think ‘love’ can be a fruitful language for debate in bioethics, despite its ambiguity. We can consider the four principles of love/bioethics, as self-love (autonomy), love of others (justice), loving life (non-maleficence) and loving good (beneficence).” Macer concludes that “There is diversity within every society over the bioethics that each person has, and the relationships that shape the balancing of principles and ideals.”
ONE MAN’S VIEW: Bioethicist Darryl Macer argues that “the discussion of bioethics can transform the whole style of society.” And “from the past years of research across many counties I think ‘love’ can be a fruitful language for debate in bioethics, despite its ambiguity. We can consider the four principles of love/bioethics, as self-love (autonomy), love of others (justice), loving life (non-maleficence) and loving good (beneficence).” Macer concludes that “There is diversity within every society over the bioethics that each person has, and the relationships that shape the balancing of principles and ideals.”
ONE MAN’S VIEW: Bioethicist Darryl Macer argues that “the discussion of bioethics can transform the whole style of society.” And “from the past years of research across many counties I think ‘love’ can be a fruitful language for debate in bioethics, despite its ambiguity. We can consider the four principles of love/bioethics, as self-love (autonomy), love of others (justice), loving life (non-maleficence) and loving good (beneficence).” Macer concludes that “There is diversity within every society over the bioethics that each person has, and the relationships that shape the balancing of principles and ideals.”
Comment: When “principles and ideals” are divorced from natural law and are wedded to a utilitarian view of the human being, God is no longer relevant and everything is relative.
(Reading: “Bioethics in and from Asia,” Journal of Medical Ethics, 8/99, pp. 293-295)
heroes
LONDON: Four years ago Julie Murphy, who was expecting a baby and suffered from diabetic retinopathy, was told that in order to save her eyesight she would have to submit to treatment that would also kill the baby growing inside her. She said no to the treatment and her daughter Hayley is now four. Julie has never seen Hayley, but says “I do not resent her for what happened.”
LONDON: Four years ago Julie Murphy, who was expecting a baby and suffered from diabetic retinopathy, was told that in order to save her eyesight she would have to submit to treatment that would also kill the baby growing inside her. She said no to the treatment and her daughter Hayley is now four. Julie has never seen Hayley, but says “I do not resent her for what happened.”
LONDON: Four years ago Julie Murphy, who was expecting a baby and suffered from diabetic retinopathy, was told that in order to save her eyesight she would have to submit to treatment that would also kill the baby growing inside her. She said no to the treatment and her daughter Hayley is now four. Julie has never seen Hayley, but says “I do not resent her for what happened.”
(Reading: “Mother Goes Blind for Her Baby,” Zenit news service, 9/6/99)
miscarriage
GREAT BRITAIN: A recent study has found that couples who miscarry need better information about the reasons why miscarriage occurs and they require more support. The study found that less than half of women and only 18 percent of their partners were asked how they were coping following the loss.
GREAT BRITAIN: A recent study has found that couples who miscarry need better information about the reasons why miscarriage occurs and they require more support. The study found that less than half of women and only 18 percent of their partners were asked how they were coping following the loss.
GREAT BRITAIN: A recent study has found that couples who miscarry need better information about the reasons why miscarriage occurs and they require more support. The study found that less than half of women and only 18 percent of their partners were asked how they were coping following the loss.
(Reading: “Couples ‘Need More Support After Miscarriage,'” BBC News, 9/2/99; also see the United Kingdom’s Miscarriage Association)
norplant
BABIES LOSE: In settling a class action lawsuit out of court, Wyeth-Ayerst, the pharmaceutical firm producing Norplant, agreed to pay more than $54 million to 36,000 women, or roughly $1,500 per woman. The firm manufactures several abortive “family planning” products and stated that the settlement was a business decision. Wyeth-Ayerst’s reported sales are projected at $13.5 billion for 1999.
BABIES LOSE: In settling a class action lawsuit out of court, Wyeth-Ayerst, the pharmaceutical firm producing Norplant, agreed to pay more than $54 million to 36,000 women, or roughly $1,500 per woman. The firm manufactures several abortive “family planning” products and stated that the settlement was a business decision. Wyeth-Ayerst’s reported sales are projected at $13.5 billion for 1999.
BABIES LOSE: In settling a class action lawsuit out of court, Wyeth-Ayerst, the pharmaceutical firm producing Norplant, agreed to pay more than $54 million to 36,000 women, or roughly $1,500 per woman. The firm manufactures several abortive “family planning” products and stated that the settlement was a business decision. Wyeth-Ayerst’s reported sales are projected at $13.5 billion for 1999.
Comment: At no point during the course of the media coverage or public debate did anyone explain that Norplant’s mode of action kills tiny boys and girls.
(Reading: “Norplant Lawsuit Settled,” Daily Record (New Jersey) 8/27/99; also see Wyeth-Ayerst corporate information)
preemies
NEW YORK: Katelin Moran weighed 18 ounces when she was born at 23 weeks gestational age. She spent 100 days in the hospital and went home weighing 4 pounds, 5 ounces.
NEW YORK: Katelin Moran weighed 18 ounces when she was born at 23 weeks gestational age. She spent 100 days in the hospital and went home weighing 4 pounds, 5 ounces.
NEW YORK: Katelin Moran weighed 18 ounces when she was born at 23 weeks gestational age. She spent 100 days in the hospital and went home weighing 4 pounds, 5 ounces.
(Reading: “Preemie Survival Not so Rare Anymore,” Daily News (New York), 8/20/99)
stem cell research
CD34: Researchers have found what is being described as “the elusive Holy Grail by hematologists,” a stem cell that is in the bone marrow of adult patients. Leading the research team is Dr. Cesare Peschle of Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. This discovery avoids the ethical problem of destroying human embryos or using cells from babies destroyed during surgical abortion.
CD34: Researchers have found what is being described as “the elusive Holy Grail by hematologists,” a stem cell that is in the bone marrow of adult patients. Leading the research team is Dr. Cesare Peschle of Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. This discovery avoids the ethical problem of destroying human embryos or using cells from babies destroyed during surgical abortion.
CD34: Researchers have found what is being described as “the elusive Holy Grail by hematologists,” a stem cell that is in the bone marrow of adult patients. Leading the research team is Dr. Cesare Peschle of Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. This discovery avoids the ethical problem of destroying human embryos or using cells from babies destroyed during surgical abortion.
(Reading: “Scientists Discover Way to Isolate the Holy Grail of All Blood Cells,” National Post (Canada), 9/3/99; also see details on destructive human embryo research)
(Action: Sign a statement opposing destructive stem cell research which uses the bodies of embryonic boys and girls)
you
CATHOLIC HIGHER EDUCATION RENEWAL: The Cardinal Newman Society is hosting a conference in Washington, D.C., dedicated to analyzing current trends in Catholic higher education. The dates are October 8-10. For details contact “>Patrick Reilly or see the Cardinal Newman Society site.
CATHOLIC HIGHER EDUCATION RENEWAL: The Cardinal Newman Society is hosting a conference in Washington, D.C., dedicated to analyzing current trends in Catholic higher education. The dates are October 8-10. For details contact “>Patrick Reilly or see the Cardinal Newman Society site.
CATHOLIC HIGHER EDUCATION RENEWAL: The Cardinal Newman Society is hosting a conference in Washington, D.C., dedicated to analyzing current trends in Catholic higher education. The dates are October 8-10. For details contact “>Patrick Reilly or see the Cardinal Newman Society site.
PROTESTING PETER SINGER: New Jersey Right to Life is collaborating with other groups to host a protest of Peter Singer, Tuesday, September 21, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Nassau Street (Route 27 – north side) in Princeton. For details contact NJRTL: 908-276-6620, extension 11.
zinger
WHO IS THE MURDERER?
WHO IS THE MURDERER?
WHO IS THE MURDERER?
In Milwaukee, on September 1, a man who shot his cat to death because it hissed at him was sentenced to 21 years in prison.
In New York, abortionist Mark Binder got five years probation for pleading guilty in two felonies. He unlawfully killed late term babies by distorting their ages.
(Reading: “Cat-Killer Draws 21-Year Prison Term,” Associated Press, 9/2/99; “Is Abortion Doctor ‘Getting Away with Murder’?” Kaiser Report, 9/2/99)
reflection for prayer
Those who keep God ever in their hearts and are anxious to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, never dissent from the eternal law.
-Leo the Great
AFRICA: A high court in Botswana has condemned to death an abortionist who first attempted to kill a child in utero, and when that failed, she killed the newly born child.
A high court in Botswana has condemned to death an abortionist who first attempted to kill a child in utero, and when that failed, she killed the newly born child.
(Reading: “Abortionist to Hang,” Africa News Online, 8/27/99)
ARKANSAS: A current case, the first since the passage of the state’s fetal homicide law, involves four male perpetrators. One man hired three youths who subsequently kicked an expectant mother until her preborn baby died. The men are being charged under the new law, which defines fetal death as “death prior to the complete expulsion or extraction from its mother of a product of human conception, irrespective of the duration of pregnancy and which is not an induced termination of pregnancy. The death is indicated by the fact that after the expulsion or extraction, the fetus does not breathe or show any other evidence of life such as beating of the heart. . . .” Abortion is not fetal homicide in Arkansas.
COMMENT: Note the specific exception for the act of killing the child that is described as “induced termination of pregnancy.”
(Reading: “4 Held in Kicking Death of Woman’s Fetus,” Associated Press, 9/3/99; Section 20-18-102, Arkansas fetal homicide law available on state legislative site)
RELIGION: An analysis of a recent Alan Guttmacher Institute study shows that women who profess no religion (5.9 percent of total women surveyed) accounted for one quarter (23.7 percent) of the abortions reported.
(Reading: “Abortion: Turning a Corner?” American Outlook, Summer, 1999, p.16)
adolescents
LEVI: “Levi Strauss is sponsoring a program to bring young people to a homosexual, bisexual and transgendered conference in Atlanta” by funding scholarships for those youth who might not otherwise be able to attend.
LEVI: “Levi Strauss is sponsoring a program to bring young people to a homosexual, bisexual and transgendered conference in Atlanta” by funding scholarships for those youth who might not otherwise be able to attend.
LEVI: “Levi Strauss is sponsoring a program to bring young people to a homosexual, bisexual and transgendered conference in Atlanta” by funding scholarships for those youth who might not otherwise be able to attend.
(Reading: “Levi Strauss to Send Students to Homosexual Conference,” Conservative News Service, 8/31/99; Send letters to Levi Strauss & Co.)
UNITED KINGDOM: A 14-year-old boy has impregnated a 12-year-old girl, and claims “he became sexually active at nine and said he blamed explicit sex education lessons at school.” A spokesman for the school district says that “age-appropriate programs from ages five to 16” should not be blamed.
Seven miles away another 12-year-old girl has just given birth.
(Reading: “Boyfriend of Pregnant 12-Year-Old Blames Sex Lessons,” Telegraph (U.K.), 9/3/99; “I Will Keep My Baby Says Pregnant 12-Year-Old,” Line One News, 9/2/99)
animal rights
CALIFORNIA: An animal rights group has begun a campaign to replace the word “owner” with the word “guardian,” which is “helping tear down the idea that animals can be human property.”
CALIFORNIA: An animal rights group has begun a campaign to replace the word “owner” with the word “guardian,” which is “helping tear down the idea that animals can be human property.”
CALIFORNIA: An animal rights group has begun a campaign to replace the word “owner” with the word “guardian,” which is “helping tear down the idea that animals can be human property.”
(Reading: “Animal Activists Seek to Liberate Rover From the Chains of Ownership,” Washington Times Weekly Edition, 8/30-9/5/99, p. 10)
bioethics
ONE MAN’S VIEW: Bioethicist Darryl Macer argues that “the discussion of bioethics can transform the whole style of society.” And “from the past years of research across many counties I think ‘love’ can be a fruitful language for debate in bioethics, despite its ambiguity. We can consider the four principles of love/bioethics, as self-love (autonomy), love of others (justice), loving life (non-maleficence) and loving good (beneficence).” Macer concludes that “There is diversity within every society over the bioethics that each person has, and the relationships that shape the balancing of principles and ideals.”
ONE MAN’S VIEW: Bioethicist Darryl Macer argues that “the discussion of bioethics can transform the whole style of society.” And “from the past years of research across many counties I think ‘love’ can be a fruitful language for debate in bioethics, despite its ambiguity. We can consider the four principles of love/bioethics, as self-love (autonomy), love of others (justice), loving life (non-maleficence) and loving good (beneficence).” Macer concludes that “There is diversity within every society over the bioethics that each person has, and the relationships that shape the balancing of principles and ideals.”
ONE MAN’S VIEW: Bioethicist Darryl Macer argues that “the discussion of bioethics can transform the whole style of society.” And “from the past years of research across many counties I think ‘love’ can be a fruitful language for debate in bioethics, despite its ambiguity. We can consider the four principles of love/bioethics, as self-love (autonomy), love of others (justice), loving life (non-maleficence) and loving good (beneficence).” Macer concludes that “There is diversity within every society over the bioethics that each person has, and the relationships that shape the balancing of principles and ideals.”
Comment: When “principles and ideals” are divorced from natural law and are wedded to a utilitarian view of the human being, God is no longer relevant and everything is relative.
(Reading: “Bioethics in and from Asia,” Journal of Medical Ethics, 8/99, pp. 293-295)
heroes
LONDON: Four years ago Julie Murphy, who was expecting a baby and suffered from diabetic retinopathy, was told that in order to save her eyesight she would have to submit to treatment that would also kill the baby growing inside her. She said no to the treatment and her daughter Hayley is now four. Julie has never seen Hayley, but says “I do not resent her for what happened.”
LONDON: Four years ago Julie Murphy, who was expecting a baby and suffered from diabetic retinopathy, was told that in order to save her eyesight she would have to submit to treatment that would also kill the baby growing inside her. She said no to the treatment and her daughter Hayley is now four. Julie has never seen Hayley, but says “I do not resent her for what happened.”
LONDON: Four years ago Julie Murphy, who was expecting a baby and suffered from diabetic retinopathy, was told that in order to save her eyesight she would have to submit to treatment that would also kill the baby growing inside her. She said no to the treatment and her daughter Hayley is now four. Julie has never seen Hayley, but says “I do not resent her for what happened.”
(Reading: “Mother Goes Blind for Her Baby,” Zenit news service, 9/6/99)
miscarriage
GREAT BRITAIN: A recent study has found that couples who miscarry need better information about the reasons why miscarriage occurs and they require more support. The study found that less than half of women and only 18 percent of their partners were asked how they were coping following the loss.
GREAT BRITAIN: A recent study has found that couples who miscarry need better information about the reasons why miscarriage occurs and they require more support. The study found that less than half of women and only 18 percent of their partners were asked how they were coping following the loss.
GREAT BRITAIN: A recent study has found that couples who miscarry need better information about the reasons why miscarriage occurs and they require more support. The study found that less than half of women and only 18 percent of their partners were asked how they were coping following the loss.
(Reading: “Couples ‘Need More Support After Miscarriage,'” BBC News, 9/2/99; also see the United Kingdom’s Miscarriage Association)
norplant
BABIES LOSE: In settling a class action lawsuit out of court, Wyeth-Ayerst, the pharmaceutical firm producing Norplant, agreed to pay more than $54 million to 36,000 women, or roughly $1,500 per woman. The firm manufactures several abortive “family planning” products and stated that the settlement was a business decision. Wyeth-Ayerst’s reported sales are projected at $13.5 billion for 1999.
BABIES LOSE: In settling a class action lawsuit out of court, Wyeth-Ayerst, the pharmaceutical firm producing Norplant, agreed to pay more than $54 million to 36,000 women, or roughly $1,500 per woman. The firm manufactures several abortive “family planning” products and stated that the settlement was a business decision. Wyeth-Ayerst’s reported sales are projected at $13.5 billion for 1999.
BABIES LOSE: In settling a class action lawsuit out of court, Wyeth-Ayerst, the pharmaceutical firm producing Norplant, agreed to pay more than $54 million to 36,000 women, or roughly $1,500 per woman. The firm manufactures several abortive “family planning” products and stated that the settlement was a business decision. Wyeth-Ayerst’s reported sales are projected at $13.5 billion for 1999.
Comment: At no point during the course of the media coverage or public debate did anyone explain that Norplant’s mode of action kills tiny boys and girls.
(Reading: “Norplant Lawsuit Settled,” Daily Record (New Jersey) 8/27/99; also see Wyeth-Ayerst corporate information)
preemies
NEW YORK: Katelin Moran weighed 18 ounces when she was born at 23 weeks gestational age. She spent 100 days in the hospital and went home weighing 4 pounds, 5 ounces.
NEW YORK: Katelin Moran weighed 18 ounces when she was born at 23 weeks gestational age. She spent 100 days in the hospital and went home weighing 4 pounds, 5 ounces.
NEW YORK: Katelin Moran weighed 18 ounces when she was born at 23 weeks gestational age. She spent 100 days in the hospital and went home weighing 4 pounds, 5 ounces.
(Reading: “Preemie Survival Not so Rare Anymore,” Daily News (New York), 8/20/99)
stem cell research
CD34: Researchers have found what is being described as “the elusive Holy Grail by hematologists,” a stem cell that is in the bone marrow of adult patients. Leading the research team is Dr. Cesare Peschle of Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. This discovery avoids the ethical problem of destroying human embryos or using cells from babies destroyed during surgical abortion.
CD34: Researchers have found what is being described as “the elusive Holy Grail by hematologists,” a stem cell that is in the bone marrow of adult patients. Leading the research team is Dr. Cesare Peschle of Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. This discovery avoids the ethical problem of destroying human embryos or using cells from babies destroyed during surgical abortion.
CD34: Researchers have found what is being described as “the elusive Holy Grail by hematologists,” a stem cell that is in the bone marrow of adult patients. Leading the research team is Dr. Cesare Peschle of Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. This discovery avoids the ethical problem of destroying human embryos or using cells from babies destroyed during surgical abortion.
(Reading: “Scientists Discover Way to Isolate the Holy Grail of All Blood Cells,” National Post (Canada), 9/3/99; also see details on destructive human embryo research)
(Action: Sign a statement opposing destructive stem cell research which uses the bodies of embryonic boys and girls)
you
CATHOLIC HIGHER EDUCATION RENEWAL: The Cardinal Newman Society is hosting a conference in Washington, D.C., dedicated to analyzing current trends in Catholic higher education. The dates are October 8-10. For details contact “>Patrick Reilly or see the Cardinal Newman Society site.
CATHOLIC HIGHER EDUCATION RENEWAL: The Cardinal Newman Society is hosting a conference in Washington, D.C., dedicated to analyzing current trends in Catholic higher education. The dates are October 8-10. For details contact “>Patrick Reilly or see the Cardinal Newman Society site.
CATHOLIC HIGHER EDUCATION RENEWAL: The Cardinal Newman Society is hosting a conference in Washington, D.C., dedicated to analyzing current trends in Catholic higher education. The dates are October 8-10. For details contact “>Patrick Reilly or see the Cardinal Newman Society site.
PROTESTING PETER SINGER: New Jersey Right to Life is collaborating with other groups to host a protest of Peter Singer, Tuesday, September 21, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Nassau Street (Route 27 – north side) in Princeton. For details contact NJRTL: 908-276-6620, extension 11.
zinger
WHO IS THE MURDERER?
WHO IS THE MURDERER?
WHO IS THE MURDERER?
In Milwaukee, on September 1, a man who shot his cat to death because it hissed at him was sentenced to 21 years in prison.
In New York, abortionist Mark Binder got five years probation for pleading guilty in two felonies. He unlawfully killed late term babies by distorting their ages.
(Reading: “Cat-Killer Draws 21-Year Prison Term,” Associated Press, 9/2/99; “Is Abortion Doctor ‘Getting Away with Murder’?” Kaiser Report, 9/2/99)
reflection for prayer
Those who keep God ever in their hearts and are anxious to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, never dissent from the eternal law.
-Leo the Great
AFRICA: A high court in Botswana has condemned to death an abortionist who first attempted to kill a child in utero, and when that failed, she killed the newly born child.
(Reading: “Abortionist to Hang,” Africa News Online, 8/27/99)
ARKANSAS: A current case, the first since the passage of the state’s fetal homicide law, involves four male perpetrators. One man hired three youths who subsequently kicked an expectant mother until her preborn baby died. The men are being charged under the new law, which defines fetal death as “death prior to the complete expulsion or extraction from its mother of a product of human conception, irrespective of the duration of pregnancy and which is not an induced termination of pregnancy. The death is indicated by the fact that after the expulsion or extraction, the fetus does not breathe or show any other evidence of life such as beating of the heart. . . .” Abortion is not fetal homicide in Arkansas.
COMMENT: Note the specific exception for the act of killing the child that is described as “induced termination of pregnancy.”
(Reading: “4 Held in Kicking Death of Woman’s Fetus,” Associated Press, 9/3/99; Section 20-18-102, Arkansas fetal homicide law available on state legislative site)
RELIGION: An analysis of a recent Alan Guttmacher Institute study shows that women who profess no religion (5.9 percent of total women surveyed) accounted for one quarter (23.7 percent) of the abortions reported.
(Reading: “Abortion: Turning a Corner?” American Outlook, Summer, 1999, p.16)
adolescents
LEVI: “Levi Strauss is sponsoring a program to bring young people to a homosexual, bisexual and transgendered conference in Atlanta” by funding scholarships for those youth who might not otherwise be able to attend.
LEVI: “Levi Strauss is sponsoring a program to bring young people to a homosexual, bisexual and transgendered conference in Atlanta” by funding scholarships for those youth who might not otherwise be able to attend.
LEVI: “Levi Strauss is sponsoring a program to bring young people to a homosexual, bisexual and transgendered conference in Atlanta” by funding scholarships for those youth who might not otherwise be able to attend.
(Reading: “Levi Strauss to Send Students to Homosexual Conference,” Conservative News Service, 8/31/99; Send letters to Levi Strauss & Co.)
UNITED KINGDOM: A 14-year-old boy has impregnated a 12-year-old girl, and claims “he became sexually active at nine and said he blamed explicit sex education lessons at school.” A spokesman for the school district says that “age-appropriate programs from ages five to 16” should not be blamed.
Seven miles away another 12-year-old girl has just given birth.
(Reading: “Boyfriend of Pregnant 12-Year-Old Blames Sex Lessons,” Telegraph (U.K.), 9/3/99; “I Will Keep My Baby Says Pregnant 12-Year-Old,” Line One News, 9/2/99)
animal rights
CALIFORNIA: An animal rights group has begun a campaign to replace the word “owner” with the word “guardian,” which is “helping tear down the idea that animals can be human property.”
CALIFORNIA: An animal rights group has begun a campaign to replace the word “owner” with the word “guardian,” which is “helping tear down the idea that animals can be human property.”
CALIFORNIA: An animal rights group has begun a campaign to replace the word “owner” with the word “guardian,” which is “helping tear down the idea that animals can be human property.”
(Reading: “Animal Activists Seek to Liberate Rover From the Chains of Ownership,” Washington Times Weekly Edition, 8/30-9/5/99, p. 10)
bioethics
ONE MAN’S VIEW: Bioethicist Darryl Macer argues that “the discussion of bioethics can transform the whole style of society.” And “from the past years of research across many counties I think ‘love’ can be a fruitful language for debate in bioethics, despite its ambiguity. We can consider the four principles of love/bioethics, as self-love (autonomy), love of others (justice), loving life (non-maleficence) and loving good (beneficence).” Macer concludes that “There is diversity within every society over the bioethics that each person has, and the relationships that shape the balancing of principles and ideals.”
ONE MAN’S VIEW: Bioethicist Darryl Macer argues that “the discussion of bioethics can transform the whole style of society.” And “from the past years of research across many counties I think ‘love’ can be a fruitful language for debate in bioethics, despite its ambiguity. We can consider the four principles of love/bioethics, as self-love (autonomy), love of others (justice), loving life (non-maleficence) and loving good (beneficence).” Macer concludes that “There is diversity within every society over the bioethics that each person has, and the relationships that shape the balancing of principles and ideals.”
ONE MAN’S VIEW: Bioethicist Darryl Macer argues that “the discussion of bioethics can transform the whole style of society.” And “from the past years of research across many counties I think ‘love’ can be a fruitful language for debate in bioethics, despite its ambiguity. We can consider the four principles of love/bioethics, as self-love (autonomy), love of others (justice), loving life (non-maleficence) and loving good (beneficence).” Macer concludes that “There is diversity within every society over the bioethics that each person has, and the relationships that shape the balancing of principles and ideals.”
Comment: When “principles and ideals” are divorced from natural law and are wedded to a utilitarian view of the human being, God is no longer relevant and everything is relative.
(Reading: “Bioethics in and from Asia,” Journal of Medical Ethics, 8/99, pp. 293-295)
heroes
LONDON: Four years ago Julie Murphy, who was expecting a baby and suffered from diabetic retinopathy, was told that in order to save her eyesight she would have to submit to treatment that would also kill the baby growing inside her. She said no to the treatment and her daughter Hayley is now four. Julie has never seen Hayley, but says “I do not resent her for what happened.”
LONDON: Four years ago Julie Murphy, who was expecting a baby and suffered from diabetic retinopathy, was told that in order to save her eyesight she would have to submit to treatment that would also kill the baby growing inside her. She said no to the treatment and her daughter Hayley is now four. Julie has never seen Hayley, but says “I do not resent her for what happened.”
LONDON: Four years ago Julie Murphy, who was expecting a baby and suffered from diabetic retinopathy, was told that in order to save her eyesight she would have to submit to treatment that would also kill the baby growing inside her. She said no to the treatment and her daughter Hayley is now four. Julie has never seen Hayley, but says “I do not resent her for what happened.”
(Reading: “Mother Goes Blind for Her Baby,” Zenit news service, 9/6/99)
miscarriage
GREAT BRITAIN: A recent study has found that couples who miscarry need better information about the reasons why miscarriage occurs and they require more support. The study found that less than half of women and only 18 percent of their partners were asked how they were coping following the loss.
GREAT BRITAIN: A recent study has found that couples who miscarry need better information about the reasons why miscarriage occurs and they require more support. The study found that less than half of women and only 18 percent of their partners were asked how they were coping following the loss.
GREAT BRITAIN: A recent study has found that couples who miscarry need better information about the reasons why miscarriage occurs and they require more support. The study found that less than half of women and only 18 percent of their partners were asked how they were coping following the loss.
(Reading: “Couples ‘Need More Support After Miscarriage,'” BBC News, 9/2/99; also see the United Kingdom’s Miscarriage Association)
norplant
BABIES LOSE: In settling a class action lawsuit out of court, Wyeth-Ayerst, the pharmaceutical firm producing Norplant, agreed to pay more than $54 million to 36,000 women, or roughly $1,500 per woman. The firm manufactures several abortive “family planning” products and stated that the settlement was a business decision. Wyeth-Ayerst’s reported sales are projected at $13.5 billion for 1999.
BABIES LOSE: In settling a class action lawsuit out of court, Wyeth-Ayerst, the pharmaceutical firm producing Norplant, agreed to pay more than $54 million to 36,000 women, or roughly $1,500 per woman. The firm manufactures several abortive “family planning” products and stated that the settlement was a business decision. Wyeth-Ayerst’s reported sales are projected at $13.5 billion for 1999.
BABIES LOSE: In settling a class action lawsuit out of court, Wyeth-Ayerst, the pharmaceutical firm producing Norplant, agreed to pay more than $54 million to 36,000 women, or roughly $1,500 per woman. The firm manufactures several abortive “family planning” products and stated that the settlement was a business decision. Wyeth-Ayerst’s reported sales are projected at $13.5 billion for 1999.
Comment: At no point during the course of the media coverage or public debate did anyone explain that Norplant’s mode of action kills tiny boys and girls.
(Reading: “Norplant Lawsuit Settled,” Daily Record (New Jersey) 8/27/99; also see Wyeth-Ayerst corporate information)
preemies
NEW YORK: Katelin Moran weighed 18 ounces when she was born at 23 weeks gestational age. She spent 100 days in the hospital and went home weighing 4 pounds, 5 ounces.
NEW YORK: Katelin Moran weighed 18 ounces when she was born at 23 weeks gestational age. She spent 100 days in the hospital and went home weighing 4 pounds, 5 ounces.
NEW YORK: Katelin Moran weighed 18 ounces when she was born at 23 weeks gestational age. She spent 100 days in the hospital and went home weighing 4 pounds, 5 ounces.
(Reading: “Preemie Survival Not so Rare Anymore,” Daily News (New York), 8/20/99)
stem cell research
CD34: Researchers have found what is being described as “the elusive Holy Grail by hematologists,” a stem cell that is in the bone marrow of adult patients. Leading the research team is Dr. Cesare Peschle of Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. This discovery avoids the ethical problem of destroying human embryos or using cells from babies destroyed during surgical abortion.
CD34: Researchers have found what is being described as “the elusive Holy Grail by hematologists,” a stem cell that is in the bone marrow of adult patients. Leading the research team is Dr. Cesare Peschle of Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. This discovery avoids the ethical problem of destroying human embryos or using cells from babies destroyed during surgical abortion.
CD34: Researchers have found what is being described as “the elusive Holy Grail by hematologists,” a stem cell that is in the bone marrow of adult patients. Leading the research team is Dr. Cesare Peschle of Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. This discovery avoids the ethical problem of destroying human embryos or using cells from babies destroyed during surgical abortion.
(Reading: “Scientists Discover Way to Isolate the Holy Grail of All Blood Cells,” National Post (Canada), 9/3/99; also see details on destructive human embryo research)
(Action: Sign a statement opposing destructive stem cell research which uses the bodies of embryonic boys and girls)
you
CATHOLIC HIGHER EDUCATION RENEWAL: The Cardinal Newman Society is hosting a conference in Washington, D.C., dedicated to analyzing current trends in Catholic higher education. The dates are October 8-10. For details contact “>Patrick Reilly or see the Cardinal Newman Society site.
CATHOLIC HIGHER EDUCATION RENEWAL: The Cardinal Newman Society is hosting a conference in Washington, D.C., dedicated to analyzing current trends in Catholic higher education. The dates are October 8-10. For details contact “>Patrick Reilly or see the Cardinal Newman Society site.
CATHOLIC HIGHER EDUCATION RENEWAL: The Cardinal Newman Society is hosting a conference in Washington, D.C., dedicated to analyzing current trends in Catholic higher education. The dates are October 8-10. For details contact “>Patrick Reilly or see the Cardinal Newman Society site.
PROTESTING PETER SINGER: New Jersey Right to Life is collaborating with other groups to host a protest of Peter Singer, Tuesday, September 21, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Nassau Street (Route 27 – north side) in Princeton. For details contact NJRTL: 908-276-6620, extension 11.
zinger
WHO IS THE MURDERER?
WHO IS THE MURDERER?
WHO IS THE MURDERER?
In Milwaukee, on September 1, a man who shot his cat to death because it hissed at him was sentenced to 21 years in prison.
In New York, abortionist Mark Binder got five years probation for pleading guilty in two felonies. He unlawfully killed late term babies by distorting their ages.
(Reading: “Cat-Killer Draws 21-Year Prison Term,” Associated Press, 9/2/99; “Is Abortion Doctor ‘Getting Away with Murder’?” Kaiser Report, 9/2/99)
reflection for prayer
Those who keep God ever in their hearts and are anxious to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, never dissent from the eternal law.
-Leo the Great