Human Rights Day

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If you didn’t know already, Planned Parenthood is the largest abortion provider in America, and has no problem with the murder of innocent babies. They also have no problem hiding abuse, and giving women false medical information. Don’t believe me? Check out these undercover videos which show them doing just that.

Anyway, Planned Parenthood posted on their Facebook page yesterday about “Human Rights Day”. The page their post links to says:

“Human rights belong equally to each of us and bind us together as a global community”

Really?!?! ‘Cause last I heard, Planned Parenthood still supports abortion. Did they suddenly have a change of heart? Well, I’m pretty sure they didn’t change their mind, unless they were brainwashed by aliens. I haven’t heard of any alien sightings recently, but I like the idea! I rest my case – they’re just a little confused about human rights. If they really thought we all had equal human rights, then they would not be okay with killing babies.

“On Human Rights Day 2011, we pay tribute to all human rights defenders” 

Well, gee, thanks! I guess they must be paying tribute those involved in the pro-life movement, since we are the ones defending human rights. We defend the right of babies to be born, and the right of women to be told the truth about abortion. What rights does PP support? Hmmm, the “right” to kill your baby, and the “right” to live irresponsible lives that lead to abortion.

So, Happy Belated Human Rights Day from a person who believes we all have the right to live to everyone who really supports human rights – the right to be born and be given the truth. Carpe diem!

Rejoice!

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Happy Gaudete Sunday!

Gaudete in Domino sepmer – Rejoice in the Lord always

~ Philippians 4:4-5

The season of advent was first celebrated as a 40 day fast in preparation for Jesus coming on Christmas day. Today, the four Sundays of advent are still a penitential time, but we take a break from the somber themes of advent on Gaudete Sunday. With grateful hearts, we rejoice today, and celebrate the hope of Jesus’ coming birth!

As you light the three candles on your advent wreath today, remember that the pink one symbolizes the hope Jesus brought into the world when he was born over 2,000 years ago.

Rejoice, Rejoice, Emmanuel!

Shall come to thee, O Israel 

IPYC – Day 3

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International Pro-Life Youth Conference
November 11 – 13, 2011

After learning more about the injustice of abortion on Friday and Saturday, it was time to put our beliefs into action on Sunday afternoon! We headed down to the Santa Monica Promenade for our die-in after attending mass on Sunday morning.

Wondering what a die-in is? Well, a die-in is a form of pro-life activism, and a great way to get people involved in the revolution!!

We first spread out in a public area. When the leader shouts “die” the participants drop to the ground. Others quickly come and use chalk to outline the bodies, like a murder scene. The people on the ground are covered with long red cloths symbolizing the blood of abortion. While all that is happening, someone announces to the public what’s happening and others pass out literature to passerby. The great thing about die-ins is that there are many ways you can participate – definitely a way for everyone to be involved!

                      
                          Getting everyone organized
The supplies!

 

As my first die-in experience, this went pretty well. I passed out literature, and was greeted with countless sour facial expressions and people who were too busy to give a care about those being affected by abortion. I got plenty of exercise darting around the sidewalks, keeping a big smile on while handing out the literature, and praying for the people who swore at us and made false claims about what we were doing.

Like I said earlier, this was my first experience with this kind of pro-life activism. It was incredible how many people were disgusted by our non-violent presence that day. I mean, what’s so offensive about random teenagers laying on the ground? I was left a bit incredulous at some of the responses to the activism, but I guess I shouldn’t have been. When you do not have truth on your side, how could you possibly respond with anything but empty lies and false claims based on more lies?

I was told throughout the day that I was stupid, and too young to know anything. A father walking with his about 7 year old daughter told her “They’re not making a difference”. Many expressed how disgusting we were, and that it was so ridiculous because you can’t even get an abortion until you’re 18. One person took the literature and tore it, throwing it at my feet. I could write a whole novel about just these reactions, and the people at the promenade!

These responses were rather hateful, but it made me realize that when you do not have truth on your side, you do not have any other way to respond. When scientific facts and not so common sense do not agree with your point of view, you are left with lies, and nothing logical to back your point of view. I am not discouraged by these responses, and I know I’ll hear a lot more and more hateful comments in the future. They motivate me to continue working to expose the lies of the culture of death, and bring light to our darkened world.

Are you ready to stand up and bring light to our world even if it is uncomfortable and you are ridiculed? 

A Note From Laura

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Dear Readers,

I’ve been so busy lately that I haven’t blogged about many recent adventures I’ve had. I have so many exciting escapades to write about, and information to give you! This next week I’m finishing up school, so look on Saturday (the 10th) for my next post. I’m looking forward to writing regularly after that! As always, thanks for checking in.

For the Respect of All Human Life,

Laura 🙂

IPYC – Day 2

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International Pro-Life Youth Conference
November 11 – 13, 2011

After a great kick-off on Friday, we started Saturday with more wonderful speakers, and the same energy that carried us through the first day of the conference.


Our first speaker on Saturday was Warwick Pascoe from New Zealand. A geologist by education, Mr. Pascoe spent years traveling the world marveling at rocks (as he put it), but then came to the conclusion that we are the greatest masterpieces of creation. Yes, we are even more amazing than Mr. David here, because under our incredible outer appearances is an incredibly designed network of bodily systems which keeps us alive! We are more beautiful and intricately designed than any rock or sunset.

His speech covered the beauty and magnificence of human development from conception until birth. We are all fearfully and wonderfully made, and “it doesn’t matter where you come from,” he said “we have our humanity in common.”All you have to do is look at one cell of the human body, and you can’t help but marvel at our lives. God is the ultimate artist, and we are His handiwork. Mr. Pascoe ended his speech with this quote: “The buildings are just buildings, the roads are just roads, but our people are irreplaceable.”

Next we heard from a panel on Advocating life on your campus. Kristina Garza of Survivors encouraged us to “create our ripples”, referencing Mother Teresa’s quote: “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water and create ripples.” Joe Langfeld of Human Life Alliance said that activism will help solidify your beliefs. Rebecca Roughneen from Youth Defence , and Allison Aranda from Life Legal Defence Foundation  also spoke, and encouraged us to be where the people are at.

Jill Stanek talked about using new and social media as HUGE frontiers for the pro-life revolution. You should really check out her blog! She covers recent happenings in the pro-life arena, so make sure to check out her blog for yourself!


Walter Hoye from Issues4Life Foundation talked next about Abortion in Black America. The culture of death targets minorities, as shown by horrifying statistics Mr. Hoye shared with us. For example, about 3% of America’s population (african american women of childbearing age) is responsible for at least 30% of abortions in our country. Why? Because the abortion industry targets them. “Time is out,” Mr. Hoye said “We need you now. We cannot afford to wait another 38 years.”

The panel show on the left: Tim Herrmann from C-FAM, Andy Moore from Pro-Life Planet, and Ide Nic Mhathuna from Youth Defence shared information with us about Advocating Life Internationally. Abortion is a global issue because it effects human everywhere. All of us have been effected by it. We’ve lost 1/3 of my generation: my friends, your friends, our brothers, sisters, cousins, grandchildren – The list goes on. Let us fight harder every day until the life of EVERY human being is protected from conception until natural death!

Troy Newman from Operation Rescue talked with us about the Gatekeepers of the Abortion Industry. Twenty years ago, there were about 2,176 abortion facilities in America, and almost no Crisis Pregnancy Centers. Think that’s changed? Yeah, it has!! Today there are about 657 abortion facilities (a 70% DECREASE!!), and Crisis Pregnancy Centers outnumber them with a 4:1 ratio. We’ve come a long way, but the road continues…

Our next panel on Effective Tools for Successful Events was really informative. This is a post in and of itself, so look for that in the future 🙂


Saturday ended with Bernadette Smyth as our last speaker. There is only one word that describes this “warrior for the babies” (and the whole conference), and that is: AWESOME. Bernadette was ‘just’ a regular young mom when she heard a pro-life speech about 13 or 14 years ago. Since then, she has taken on the pro-life movement in Northern Ireland, and started the organization Precious Life. Bernadette’s story is inspirational. “When the Lord calls you, He equips you” she said. “We must rise up to protect these babies because they don’t have anyone else.” “We have to rise up because when we’re silent, babies die.”

“One day, history will look back and say: not only did they win the battles, they won the war.” “Get your armor on, and run into battle” she said.

God tells us in Ephesians 6:11 –

Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.

Are ready to stand up, equipped with the armor of God, and protect those who have no one else to speak for them?