Euphemism: A Weapon of Mass Destruction

The key to holding the minds of the masses is to control the narrative in which they are immersed.  Essentially, so long as you are able to rhetorically direct people in the direction you want them to head toward, you can make them think anything. Take the recent legislation the governor of … [Read more...]

Why shouldn’t she abort?

Earlier in the week I was listening to a podcast discussion about the controversy Richard Dawkins inspired when asked what to do when pregnant with a Down Syndrome baby.  His response was to abort and start over.  The woman on the pro-abortion side defended the sentiment even though she said she … [Read more...]

Debating Abortion by TerranceH

Abortion. Abortion. Abortion. Yes, I know. We’ve debated the issue repeatedly on Sifting Reality and it always seems to end in a stalemate. Like Simic says, we pretend to be rushing off somewhere but we never get anywhere. But I’m writing this post for a friend with whom I work. He’s a recent … [Read more...]

Liberal Christians: In the world and of the world

Social scientists have taken up the task of surveying nearly 16,000 Americans about their views on certain social issues.   I can't say I'm too surprised at the results shown in the chart below.   Via The Whitherspoon Institute: What is the sexual and relational morality of Christians who … [Read more...]

Illegal immigration, Abortion, Man’s morality, and Politics

Just a quick few thoughts here. Who among us have had a defender of elective abortion say "unless you're willing to adopt the children who'd be aborted, you shouldn't try to prevent it". Does the same reasoning apply to the illegal immigration issue? If you support an open border but you're not … [Read more...]

We all know abortion is wrong

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Animals have right to live as much as any human…well, not any human

If you don't know who Kendall Jones is, she is a teen who has recently ruffled some feathers by posing with African big game animals she's hunted.  Well, one self-righteous anti-animal killing liberal compared the killing of those -- or any animal -- to murder.  In fact animals have the right to … [Read more...]

Her body, her choice? Mother smokes and drinks because she’s having a boy

Josie Cunningham made news a while back for publicizing her intention to have an abortion in order to appear on reality shows in hopes of becoming famous.  Well, she decided against having that abortion, but isn't making things much better.  She had believed she was having a baby girl, but much to … [Read more...]

Planned Parenthood gives award for increase in abortions at facility

Supporters of the right to elective abortion and Planned Parenthood often tout that only 3% of their 'business' is abortion.  This number is, of course, misleading. However, of the women who get services from Planned Parenthood because they're pregnant, there's another story to be told.  A … [Read more...]

Supreme Court strikes down Mass. law enacting buffer zones at abortion clinics

Earlier this week the Supreme Court unanimously -- yes, unanimously -- ruled that a Massachusetts law prohibiting discussions with, and handing out leaflets to people entering or exiting abortion clinics within 35 feet, even if public property encroaches closer than that, as unconstitutional.  For … [Read more...]

Men, it’s your fault mothers abort…mostly

Mothers abort their children for many reasons.  In my opinion, none are good enough except to save her life.  Admittedly, the way I characterize the reasons given for abortion, it sounds harsh, cold-hearted, and even callous:  'justifications' for elective abortion are selfish.  But the true reason … [Read more...]

Abortion activist ashamed she’s never aborted

Actress Sarah Silverman admitted to Bill Maher that she's never had an abortion.  As it goes, this isn't that big of a deal.  However, she framed it in such a way that makes it seem as though she wishes she had. (Mediaite) -- Comedian Sarah Silverman has made women’s reproductive rights one of the … [Read more...]

Selling sex to children

The conservative minded have been claiming for decades that sex education essentially markets sexual activity to the students in the classroom.  The argument is that when children are taught 'how to' in a manner they're told is 'safe' it encourages the behavior.  Pro-abortion choice advocates and … [Read more...]

Liberalism is always on the wrong side of life

This need not be a long post in order to convey a recent observation concerning liberalism and life.  They always seem to be on the wrong side of it. Liberalism is pro-abortion.  Elective abortion intentionally takes the life of innocent human beings for reasons of convenience and … [Read more...]

Emily Letts is the worst kind of pro-choicer

For those who don't know who Emily Letts is, she is the young woman who set out to document her "positive" abortion story.  She filmed herself before, during -- yes, during -- and after her abortion to show us all how great the whole experience can be.  So why do I say Emily is the worst kind … [Read more...]

Margaret Sanger: It’s more humane for women to not have babies

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChCjgYGTL4Y According to the Guttmacher institute (pro-abortion group), abortions are committed for matters of sheer convenience. Note less than 2% of abortions are committed because of rape and incest. Planned Parenthood has been able to convince a good many … [Read more...]

I hope you didn’t forget to file your taxes…and deduct your abortion

Apparently the federal government deems pregnancy to be an illness or disease.  According to the IRS, expenses incurred for a legal abortion are tax deductible. From Publication 502: What Are Medical Expenses? Medical expenses are the costs of diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention … [Read more...]

Do you understand the Hobby Lobby controversy?

I ask because many people don't.  They don't because most media outlets are contorting Hobby Lobby's actual position.  Abortion activists and Progressive talkers are trying to make the story one which paints the crafting retailer as being anti-birth control.  However, Hobby Lobby's already-offered … [Read more...]

Feel good story of the day: Mother chooses life…and death

From the New York Post comes the story of a mother suddenly diagnosed with cancer found herself pregnant and faced with a choice.  Elizabeth Joyce was told she couldn't get pregnant, then she did.  She had to decide whether to undergo cancer treatment and abort, or forgo treatment in order to give … [Read more...]

Pro-Choice is one thing, celebrating abortion is another

  The University of Michigan is hosting an event celebrating abortions wonderful and glorious history.  'Sickening' is the only thing that can describe this. (CollegeFix) -- Abortion – the “life-sustaining act” of the ages. That’s the theme behind an exhibit currently on display at the … [Read more...]