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November 20, 2017
 
The Evil Culture of Abortion
is Bound to Fall
By Maria Gallagher, Legislative Director

“Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that now. I just want to do God’s will. And He’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I’ve looked over. And I’ve seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land!”
—The Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., April 3, 1968, Memphis, Tennessee

In working to celebrate and honor the dignity of innocent human life, I have found this quotation from civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. coming to my mind again and again. I hope with all my heart that I will see the day when the tragic U.S. Supreme Court ruling Roe v. Wade is overturned. To me, metaphorically speaking, enabling states to protect pre-born children from the moment of conception is the “Promised Land” that I am longing to see. I pray that this happens during my lifetime.
It saddens me that my daughter has had to grow up in a world in which the taking of unborn children’s lives is so prevalent. In the U.S. alone, the unborn death toll from abortion stands at close to 60 million since the 1973 Supreme Court decision. That figure does not include mothers who have died directly as a result of abortion, mothers who have died from drug or alcohol overdoses following abortion, or of post-abortion suicides.
That death toll also does not take into account the collateral damage caused by abortion—the severed relationships, the emotional and psychological trauma, the physical complications, the subsequent premature births.
What could be called the culture of abortion is prevalent in our political system, entertainment, and the media. Thus, the effort to restore a culture of life is played out on multiple fronts—not only in courtrooms and Capitol buildings, but also on television and movie screens and over Internet connections.
To counter the abortion lobby is a vast undertaking. But there is certainly hope born in every chapter and affiliate of National Right to Life. Research shows that the Millennial generation of young adults is more pro-life than young people of generations past.
When I learn that a baby’s life is saved and a mother is spared the harm of abortion, I am transported to the mountaintop. I still hope I will survive to see the promised land of an abortion-free America. But if I do not, I am confident that my daughter or another descendant will.
The unjust ruling known as Roe will eventually crumble, just as so many of history’s injustices have. It is not too big to fail—it is such a huge travesty that failure is guaranteed.
House Passes Tax Plan Recognizing Unborn Children are Human Beings From Conception

Olivia, Granddaughter of  Dubois CCHL President Judy Tarcson

The House of Representative's recently passed tax plan allows expectant parents to contribute to their unborn baby’s 529 college savings account. The tax plan, for the first time ever, recognizes that unborn children are human beings from conception.

For a LifeNews.com article on this, click here.
 
Archbishop Naumann Issues Sharp Critique of "Personally Opposed" Pro-Abortion Politicians
Kansas City Archbishop Joseph Naumann was recently appointed as the chairman of the conference's committee on pro-life activities. Just last year, the Archbishop had some sharp words for politicians who claim to be "personally opposed" to abortion but do not vote pro-life such as then Vice President candidate Tim Kaine and Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey.

For a National Right to Life News article about Archbishop Naumann's comments, click here.
SPECIAL EVENTS
EVERYONE IS INVITED TO A SPECIAL PRO-LIFE TOWN HALL MEETING Everyone is invited to a special meeting, with topics to include: Life is Winning, Death is Losing, Roe Will Go, Fake News is Failing, and How to Achieve the Dream. Featured speakers will be Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation Executive Director Michael Ciccocioppo and Education Director Matthew Wagner. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 527 Hoffmansville Road, Bechtelsville PA, 19505. No registration or fee required. For details, contact Reverend John Brown by phone at 610-310-5964 or 610-754-6313 or by email at sothjbrown1@aol.com.
CHAPTER EVENTS
Chapter Leaders and Speakers at the 2017 Pennsylvanians for Human Life
Wyoming Valley Chapter Respect for Life Dinner


For pro-life events in your area,  click here. For a complete list of chapters,  click here .

Live in Southeast PA? Contact SE Regional Coordinator Carla Ezell to find out more about joining a chapter in Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, or Philadelphia County. You can reach Carla by e-mail at  ezell@paprolife.org.

If you live in another part of the state and you'd like to get involved in a local chapter, contact Executive Director Michael Ciccocioppo at  ciccocioppo@paprolife.org or by phone at 717-541-0034.
Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation
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