Let’s Stop Nitpicking Abortion

by Brigit Jones

Sometimes the forest is ignored because too much time has been spent concentrating on the trees. The big picture loses out to the nitpicking of the small details. This becomes apparent when taking a long, hard look at the issue of abortion. For over 40 years now, we have been subjected to the pro-abortion side of things: a Supreme Court who created an imaginary law out of a feigned right to privacy, incrementalism when it comes to which babies to save, and details that do nothing more than present yet another point over which to argue. These thoughts brought me to take a look at what’s at stake here.

Science Proves She’s a Baby

The first step in unraveling our intricately knit pro-life journey is a basic biological fact. Even the pro-abortion side rarely argues against the humanity of the human product of conception any more. Furthermore, we know that it’s correct to call such an unborn human a baby. It’s not a puppy or kitten or fledgling — she’s a baby because she’s not an adult — yet. She does, however, contain everything needed to become a fully developed adult someday. Mincing our words at how we describe these little ones (fetuses) only serves to offer yet another micro-debatable topic. So stop being cautious about what it is that the Mom is carrying within her womb; it’s a baby, pure and simple. End of debate.

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Birgit Jones is a 50-something cradle Catholic who is passionate about the pro-life movement. She enthusiastically serves on the Diocesan Gospel of Life Committee where she chairs pro-life events and writes pro-life articles. Birgit has been married to her Catholic convert husband, Rick, for 37 years. They have four children and seven grandchildren (all age eight and under). Their frequent visits eliminate any fear of an empty nest! Her vibrant Catholic faith colors every aspect of her life. She also sings in the church choir with her husband and daughter. Other interests include politics, as they relate to ‘Life’, and Church liturgy as well as photography, cooking, and gardening. She can also be found on her personal blog, Designs By Birgit

MORE THAN HALF OF HIGH SCHOOLERS CURRENTLY ABSTINENT

By Matthew Archbold

While the refrain for years from some has been that asking high school students to remain abstinent was an impossible task, none other than the liberal Guttmacher Institute is reporting that more teens are choosing to put off engaging in sexual activity, according to The Heritage Foundation.

According to the report:

-         For children born in 1991, the median age for their first sexual intercourse is nearing 18 years old. That’s a year later than those born just 13 years earlier. 

-         Less than 6 percent of teens reported having sexual intercourse by the time they were 15 years old. Just last year that percentage was a much higher 13 percent.

-         Half of all high school students are currently abstinent.

-         In the past nineteen years, the rate of teen fatherhood dropped 36 percent.

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Matthew Archbold worked as a journalist for many newspapers in the Philadelphia area including the Philadelphia Inquirer. He left in order to raise his five children and now works as a writer for The Cardinal Newman Society, The National Catholic Register and Creative Minority Report.

Founded in 1993, the mission of The Cardinal Newman Society is to promote and defend faithful Catholic education.

The Society seeks to fulfill its mission in numerous ways, including supporting education that is faithful to the teaching and tradition of the Catholic Church; producing and disseminating research and publications on developments and best practices in Catholic education; and keeping Catholic leaders and families informed. 

Abortion Insurance Stopped at Loyola Marymount University

From  Patrick J. Reilly, President
The Cardinal Newman Society


Here's a great example of what one person can do—with your help!—to renew Catholic education and halt the march toward insurance coverage for abortion.

When vigilant philosophy professor James Hanink discovered that his employer, Loyola Marymount University, was covering both abortion and contraception in its insurance plan, he brought the information to the attention of the University and The Cardinal Newman Society. We planned today to report the scandal. But instead—because of a professor's courage, our reporter's queries, and your prayers and support—LMU is dropping its abortion coverage. Thank God, and thank you!

The Cardinal Newman Society has a 20-year record of turning the tide in support of faithful Catholic education. Very often, changes for the better start with one good student, alumnus or parent voicing their concerns and teaming up with the Newman Society. Please consider donating today to help support our work.

We told you last week about our groundbreaking conference, gathering some of the brightest minds in education to discuss solutions for student life departments on Catholic campuses. Now, a surprising new study reports that more teens are choosing to delay sexual activity. This underscores the importance of our work with student life officials, working to uphold and not destroy the virtue of college students. 

Please keep us in your prayers!

The face of mysterious priest at car wreck

Last Sunday morning, August 4, 2013, on a lonely open stretch of Missouri highway, 19-year-old Katie Lentz was struck head-on by a drunk driver.

Emergency workers struggled for an hour and a half to free Lentz, pinned inside her mangled Mercedes, but to no avail. Medical workers told rescue crews that Lentz was failing and fast.

Live Action's March on the Media!

Yesterday, August 8, Live Action gathered a crowd of over a hundred people at ABC's studio in Washington, D.C. Live Action President Lila Rose called on America's "big three" news distributors - ABC, CBS, and CNN - to stop censoring the facts of the abortion debate and do their jobs as reporters and journalists.

 The following speakers joined Lila to demand an end to biased abortion reporting:

• Christian Robey, Political Director, Media Research Center
• Jill Stanek, nurse turned national figure in the effort to protect both pre-born and post born innocent human life
• Charmaine Yoest, President, Americans United for Life
• Ryan Bomberger, Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer, The Radiance Foundation

Live Action plans to keep the pressure on our national media! Join us by tweeting #MarchonMedia, and tag @ABC, @NBCNews, and @CBSNews. Check out our Twitter rally page for more info, including instructions on whose feet to hold to the social media fire!