by Nathan A. Cherry, 05/18/2012

NARAL president Nancy Keenan is stepping down.

There’s a war on the family taking place in America. It seeks to destroy any semblance of what the traditional family was and redefine every aspect of “family” into something it was never meant to be. Liberal lawmakers and social leaders are waging this war in an effort to execute a radical agenda that will ultimately violate the religious liberties and other freedoms we’ve enjoyed for so many years. And, unless you pay attention you might be unaware of the tools being used to wage this war.

A recent article I came across spells out in detail at least 10 of the tools being used to attack the traditional family and its values.

While most of these should come as no surprise, some might not be suspected by most people. But when we stop to really consider the implications on society, it is easy to see how “No Fault Divorce,” “Child Custody Laws,” and “Welfare” are able weapons in the liberal left’s arsenal. We here at the FPCWV see the need to address “No Fault Divorce” through divorce reform which is why we helped author and pass the Premarital Education Act through the state legislature this year. The bill was signed by Governor Tomblin at our National Day of Prayer Gubernatorial Breakfast just on May 3^rd.

You certainly would not be wasting your time to take a few moments and read the well written, practical article found at World Net Daily.com. It’s always good to be prepared and to know your enemy when fighting a war.

One of the biggest weapons being leveled against the family is abortion. From academic studies to surveys and polls, we have seen where abortion has served to cause ongoing emotional, mental and physical problems for women; which translates to their families. Secret abortions have torn family’s apart and made sex-trafficking and prostitution easier.

The good news is that the tide is turning decisively in the direction of life! Despite what Planned Parenthood and other groups might tell us and want us to believe, life is becoming a major force in the American socio-political landscape. So much so that even pro-abortion groups like NARAL are starting to admit that the tide is turning.

In fact, NARAL’s leader Nancy Keenan has decided to step down due to concerns that abortion lacks support among younger voters. The results of a recent poll by NARAL shows:

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by Nathan A. Cherry, 05/10/2012

Father Frank Pavone has said often that “America won’t end abortion until it sees abortion.” This statement rings true and is indicative of the culture we live in. It’s a culture so rife with distractions that abortion and the fight to defend life is just one of many things on our “checklist” of things to do today.

Every once in a while, in between items on our busy schedules, we decide to do something to aid in the fight to end abortion. Maybe we write a letter to a lawmaker, or we donate to a care pregnancy center, or maybe we even sign a petition and attend a rally. These things make us feel better, like we’ve accomplished something and made a difference in our world for those that can’t speak for themselves.

Few people have ever stood in front of an abortion clinic and peacefully demonstrated, prayed, counseled and pleaded with mother’s about to end the life of their unborn baby. It takes boldness, courage, compassion, and an intense desire to see abortion end in America to stand in front of an abortion mill seeking to intervene for the unborn.

I have stood in front of a clinic, peacefully praying and demonstrating on behalf of the unborn. While my experience has been relatively easy, compared to many stories I’ve heard, I was struck by one particular recurring comment from passersby as we stood on the street. You might think it has to do with our presence, our faith, or something else. None of the above was ever mentioned. What was mentioned, however, was the fact that we held large pictures of aborted babies for everyone driving by to see. (Warning, graphic content after the break)

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by Nathan A. Cherry, 05/08/2012

By now you know I don’t often repost entire articles. But this one is just too good not to pass on to you. This is the story of recent events in the Colorado State Legislature as they sought to honor Planned Parenthood for their “services.” Who in their right mind would ever consider honoring the nation’s #1 killer of children, I don’t know, but this story proves that God takes harming kids very seriously.

I’ve mentioned Gianna Jessen before, and her story is remarkable. In this article one Colorado state lawmaker decides she would be the perfect person to “ruin” the planned celebration of abortion by the legislature. Though the article is a little long, you won’t be sorry you read it.

Planned Parenthood Celebration Jolted by Abortion Survivor
By Ted Harvey

I want to share with you an awesome experience I had in the Colorado House of Representatives on May 8. It is a humbling experience to look back and realize that God used me to play a role in His divine orchestration.

I was leaving the House chambers for the weekend when our Democrat speaker of the House announced that the coming Monday would be the final day of this year’s General Assembly. He went on to state that there were still numerous resolutions on the calendar which we would need to be addressed prior to the summer adjournment. Interestingly, he specifically mentioned that one of the resolutions we would be hearing was being carried by the House Majority Leader Alice Madden, honoring the 90th anniversary of Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains.

As a strong pro-life legislator I was disgusted by the idea that we would pass a resolution honoring this 90-year legacy of genocide. I drove home that night wondering what I could say that might pierce the darkness during the debate on this heinous resolution.

On Saturday morning, I took my 8-year-old son up to the mountains to go white-water rafting. The trip lasted all day. As we were driving home, exhausted and hungry, I remembered that I had accepted an invitation to attend a fundraising dinner that night for a local pro-life organization. One of my most respected mentors had personally called me several weeks earlier and asked me to attend, so I knew I’d have to clean up and head over.

After our meal, the executive director of the organization introduced the keynote speaker. I looked up and saw walking to the stage a handicapped young lady being assisted to the microphone by a young man holding a guitar.

Her name was Gianna Jessen.

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by Nathan A. Cherry, 04/30/2012

Planned Parenthood is one of the biggest bully’s I can think of; just ask Susan G. Komen. They want as much money to do as many abortions as possible, and they are willing to lie, steal, cheat, skirt the law and bully anyone that tries to stand in their way.

Well know they have some competition.

The new Stanton Health Care Clinic just moved in next door and is challenging the nation’s largest abortion merchant with real choice for women which includes caring workers, truth, and free services.

You simply must watch this video from CBN News or take a few moments to read this article on what is taking place in Boise, Idaho. The testimonies of people that work at Stanton and those that have already been touched by the life-saving work of the clinic will inspire you. And it will once again confirm that life is winning, and one day, I believe, we will see Planned Parenthood close its doors forever.

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Clinic Next Door Gets in Planned Parenthood’s Face

For years, Boise’s Planned Parenthood sat undisturbed and unchallenged in a quiet northern neighborhood. But in October, 2011, a new kid showed up on the block and presented a very big challenge.

The loud and proud pro-life Stanton Health Care Clinic moved in right next door to Planned Parenthood, posting big signs offering free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds and other services that Planned Parenthood charges for.

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by Nathan A. Cherry, 04/26/2012

Last week I told you about a pathetic new campaign by Planned Parenthood out in California. They have decided to mirror (though I think mock is a better word) the “40 Days for Life” campaign that has successfully rescued thousands of unborn children nationwide with their own twisted version called “40 Days of Prayer” for abortion.

The very idea that anyone would pray for more killing of unborn children is beyond me, and yet, not only is Planned Parenthood “praying” for this, but clergy are leading the charge! A group of clergy is asking their congregations to engage in this most unholy campaign and pray “for women for whom pregnancy is not good news.”

Mike Norton, is an attorney with the Alliance Defense Fund and recently joined ADF as Senior Counsel on the Sanctity of Life Team. Norton recently wrote an article at TownHall.com on this disgusting campaign by Planned Parenthood. I would encourage you to read his article, posted below.

Planned Parenthood and Prayers For Death
by Michael Norton

Planned Parenthood is known for many things, most prominent among them being death, the promotion of sexual promiscuity, a war on the nuclear family, and financial support of the homosexual agenda.

Not exactly the kinds of things your pastor asks you to pray for when you gather at church on Sunday mornings, huh?

Nevertheless, the leadership at Six Rivers Planned Parenthood in Eureka, Calif., has undertaken 40 days of “prayer” “for women for whom pregnancy is not good news” and for the abortionists who will kill many of the babies those women have been “punished” with carrying.

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by Nathan A. Cherry, 04/16/2012

In the space of just a few shorts weeks the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation went on a roller coaster ride in the court of public opinion. And while many people think the ride is over, it might be that it’s just beginning. And where this crazy ride stops is, at this point, anyone’s guess.

You might remember all the drama that started earlier this year when Komen announced they were no longer funding Planned Parenthood through its grant program. This was a long-awaited announcement for pro-lifers that had a hard time understanding how a breast cancer awareness group could support an organization that performs procedures (abortion) which have been linked to breast cancer. It seems counter-productive at best. Click here for article links covering the Komen fiasco.

With all that’s happened it comes as no surprise that Komen had laid low and done everything possible to avoid media attention; even going so far as to skip their annual lobbying day at Congress. And while pundits speculate on whether this move signals that Komen is still reeling from the beating they took at the hands of the media and Planned Parenthood, Komen quietly let Congress know that they still seek funding. But first, Komen president Nancy Brinker was sure to apologize for their recent “mistakes,” as Lifenews.com reports:

“In the past few months, we made mistakes that ultimately raised questions in the community about our commitment to the mission of saving lives,” Brinker wrote. “We take full responsibility for these missteps and we extend our deepest apologies. Our commitment to ending breast cancer for all women remains unwavering and sincere.”

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by Nathan A. Cherry, 04/23/2012

Last September I predicted that either Romney or Perry would be the GOP presidential nominee. Was this because of my vast political insider knowledge, or tips from “sources,” or even my academic assessment of political winds? Nope, it was just a gut feeling and I went with it. Well, it turns out my gut feeling may just prove to be true (barring any unforeseen occurrence.

I know some people across the U.S. were hoping for someone else, someone that was running like Rick Santorum, or even someone that wasn’t running like Mike Pence or Chris Christie. But the fact is Mitt Romney will – for all intents and purposes – be the nominee. So we can either choose to get behind him or we can, as our blogger Tom Stark discussed, get ready for “4 more years” of Obama. I’m still debating on whether or not to write an article titled “Why I Am Voting for Mitt Romney,” with a tag line saying “because he’s not President Obama.” It might be a short article.

The fact remains that we have an opportunity to change the course of our country in November. This is something President Obama touted, saying he was going to bring “Hope and Change.” But if this is the definition of hope and change according to our president then I submit that he has a vastly different definition of hope and change than nearly every American.

One positive aspect to Romney (among others) is that he is pro-life. I know, it’s been debated tirelessly whether or not he is truly pro-life or not. However I can’t help but believe that if elected president on a pro-life platform that Romney would behave accordingly. Some might say “that’s not true, look at Obama.” But Obama never said he was pro-life, never ran on a pro-life platform, and never received endorsements from our nation’s pro-life groups (state, federal or otherwise).  Obama had the endorsement of Planned Parenthood from the beginning and he has handsomely rewarded Planned Parenthood for their support and money by giving them more tax money than any other president in history, refusing to defund them despite efforts from Congress, ending the Mexico City policy so Planned Parenthood can pursue abortions worldwide and not just in the U.S., and ignoring their many violations of the law.

Some might call me a single issue voter, which I would deny. However, as a Christian I will happily admit that I am a staunch pro-life advocate that refuses to vote for anyone that so ardently supports abortion as President Obama does.

So you can understand how I would be encouraged to learn that Romney is picking up the endorsement of many state and federal pro-life groups. He’s not just picking up endorsements from high-ranking politicians and leaders in record numbers, but also the statewide groups that are on the front lines of the abortion issue; including West Virginians for Life, which made this statement:

“Mitt Romney’s pro-life positions are representative of the strong pro-life commitment of West Virginia voters.  We look forward to his successful campaign here in our state.”

With endorsements from Michigan, Nevada, and now West Virginia pro-life groups it seems to make sense that we can now trust Romney to be a pro-life president that will seek to advance the surging culture of life sweeping across America. But these are just a few of the states’ pro-life groups backing Romney, as LifeNews.com explains:

“Romney’s home state group — the organization that perhaps knows his conversion to the pro-life perspective and record as former governor of the Bay State better than any — is endorsing him as well. The Massachusetts Citizens for Life Political Action Committee has issued its full endorsement for Romney as he potentially looks to take on pro-abortion President Barack Obama and pro-life group’s in Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania have followed suit.”

I suppose we could sit around and argue over whether or not Romney is really pro-life, but that seems like a waste of time. With these and other endorsements pouring in I think it’s time we recognize that President Obama is without a doubt a pro-abortion President and we need to replace him with someone that will defend life.

I would much rather give Romney a chance than endure another four years of our nation’s most pro-abortion president in history. I’m sure many innocent children would agree.

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By Tom Stark, 04/18/2012

In 2008, Barack Obama burst onto the national scene as his party’s nominee with little to nothing being known of his life prior to his election to the Illinois Senate in 2000.  He gave a great speech (from their point of view) at his party’s  convention in 2004 and spent a brief period as a U.S. Senator before those in party power knighted him to the candidacy for U.S. President in 2008.

One of the notable highlights of that campaign season was just how quiet and unchallenging the majority of the press was with regard to any history about Mr. Obama even to the extent of his record in theU.S.or Illinois Senates.  Perhaps one can overlook the personal stuff (although it was also very revealing), but his direct statements and arguments made on the floor of the Illinois Senate are pointedly what I am driving at today.  Were more people aware of some of these things, I find it hard to believe we would be enduring his Presidency at the present time.

Most notable of his activities in Illinois are those related to debating the Born Alive Infant Protection Act (BAIPA) introduced to prevent the practice of allowing infants born alive as a result of late-term, labor-induced, abortions to die without any action being required of hospital or medical staff in attendance.   This practice is well documented in witness statements – both medical personnel and patients.

Jill Stanek, writing for World Net Daily (www.wnd.com) has documented ten different statements that demonstrate that our current President – unique among all prior Presidents – supports infanticide not only in principle, but with enthusiastic arguments that bear little resemblance to truth or any real resemblance to the thinking of any Christian I have ever met.   In these ten positions, all taken before, but not long before, he began campaigning for the Presidency.

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by Nathan A. Cherry, 04/13/2012

It’s not often that I simply reprint another article and ask you to read it. But when a highly respected conservative leader in our nation writes something that I believe represents the popular opinion of people while dispelling false notions and stereotypes I just can’t help myself. So it is with this recent article by Live Action president Lila Rose.

Having met Ms. Rose a few years ago I can honestly say that her passion to defend life and see Planned Parenthood shut its doors forever is even greater than my own; and you know how much I want to see Planned Parenthood closed. So I am asking that you take a few moments to read this fantastic article.

And if you want some excellent follow-up commentary on Lila’s article check out what Lifenews.com had to say about her article. Though it might take a few minutes to read them both you surely won’t be sorry for doing so. Articles like these serve as encouragement for us as we realize that the message of life is winning among the youth of America.

Battle hymn of the anti-abortion feminist

In the ongoing debate over women’s health care, one voice has been mostly absent: that of the anti-abortion feminist.

Most cultural conservatives have correctly focused their attention on the constitutional issues at stake, in particular the threat to religious liberty posed by the Obama administration’s mandate that religious employers underwrite their employees’ abortion-inducing drugs, contraceptives and sterilization procedures.

Many liberal women, meanwhile, have eagerly embraced the role of victim, advancing the idea that women are casualties of a “war on women.” Women are now, as various cultural liberals have put it, “facing sexual McCarthyism” from “conservative cavemen” who want to return to the “Dark Ages.”

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By Tom Stark, 04/11/2012

I ran across a highly fact-filled web site this week that adds significantly to my knowledge of just what is going on in the Girl Scouts of America (GSA) organization and how they have been moved from a traditional, faith-based, community centered, morally and spiritually supportive source of conservative guidance for our next generation of women in America to a pro-abortion, pro-homosexual, pro-promiscuity partner with Planned Parenthood (PP).

In fact, it is almost like PP and the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) have taken over the Board of Directors of the GSA.  Don’t believe me?  All one must do is visit the website, http://www.100questionsforthegirlscouts.org/100/ .  There is a list of no less than 17 members of national or council management who have strong and activi ties to these organizations and a number of others with dubious views on the moral virtue of our children, particularly girls.

No, not every local council of the GSA has been corrupted yet, but it is only a matter of time.  What time provides is the opportunity for more and more positions within their management structure to change hands with the replacements being more left-oriented and open to the progressive agenda of “anything goes” moral standards heralded by popular opinion instead of the rule of law (both civil and natural law).

Here are a few notable examples of “leadership” being provided our children (Question numbers relate to the numbers listed on the referenced web site):

Question 5: Are parents aware that if their Girl Scout council partners with Planned Parenthood their daughters may be exposed to sexually graphic booklets like, “It’s Perfectly Normal,” which was distributed to 700 Girl Scouts in Texas? This booklet condones masturbation and contains explicit cartoons of couples having sex and a boy putting on a condom.

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