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Monroe County Right to Life
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<BIG>Attention Teens!<p> Here is an awesome message from Right to Life of Michigan:</BIG><p>
"Because of you . . .
Never question if your involvement with Right to Life of Michigan is making a difference in the lives of mothers and children. The educational and legislative work of Right to Life of Michigan saves lives.
Here are just two examples of how, because of you, real Michigan people have been helped.
Because of Right to Life of Michigan's educational on-line outreaches to teens, a young woman becomes more informed on the life issues while visiting www.teenbreaks.com. Kailey* writes, “This site has made me even more pro-life, and although I was knowledgeable before I never realized how many people struggle with terrible things on a daily basis.”
Recognizing that many teens face tough decisions, Right to Life of Michigan has partnered with www.teenbreaks.com to help teens find answers. Relationships can be... great... confusing... difficult... bad, and breakups can be awful! All these emotions may be compounded as a teen! Teenbreaks.com is an interactive source for teens, meeting them where they are, on-line, and helping them make solid and healthy life choices.
Another area where your support is making a difference is through legislation. The Safe Delivery Act has helped not just teens but mothers of all ages deal with unexpected pregnancies.
Since enacted, the Safe Delivery of Newborns Act has given mothers the chance to place their child with a loving family who is willing to open their hearts and home. Since 2001, there have been 71 babies surrendered.
This act gives a mother the opportunity to surrender her baby to an Emergency Service Provider within 72 hours of the child's birth. This is done anonymously and without criminal prosecution. Upon surrendering these children, private adoption agencies work with families to care for the children. This is a positive alternative for desperate mothers in need. Abortion is legal through all nine months of pregnancy, but these brave women safely surrendered their children.
As prolife supporters, we must continue to educate people of all ages on life issues and to pursue and promote positive alternatives to abortion. Thank you for your involvement with Right to Life of Michigan. Together we are saving lives!
Visit Right to Life of Michigan and take a poll about what prolife issue concerns you the most.
Help us make a difference in Michigan! Your donations are greatly appreciated.
(* not her real name)"
<BIG>Would you like to be a member of Monroe County Right to Life?</BIG><p> We need you and you don't even need to be a resident of Monroe County! Please join our family today and unite your voice with ours. Together we will promote a Culture of Life for all. We look forward to hearing from you! <BIG><p>MCRTL Membership Form</BIG>
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<BIG>Many hands make light work!!</BIG><p> Monroe County Right to Life needs your time and talent to launch and complete successful pro-life projects throughout the year. Won't you help us? Please download our Volunteer form and send it to us today! We look forward to serving with you! The work is not always easy but the rewards are eternal. <BIG><p>MCRTL Volunteer Form</BIG>
<BIG>Enter Your Child Today!!</BIG><p>Monroe County Right to Life will be holding its annual Baby Contest at the 2009 Monroe County Fair. To enter, please download an entry form today! <p> <BIG>2009 Baby Contest Entry Form</BIG><p>
<BIG>Mark Your Calendars!!</BIG><p> This year's Focus on Life benefit dinner is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2009. We are extremely delighted that Fr. Thomas Euteneuer, President of <BIG>Human Life International</BIG>, will be delivering the keynote address. We look forward to seeing you!! The reservation form is ready for you to download: <BIG><p>2009 Focus on Life Dinner Registration Form</BIG>
<BIG>Student Wins Local Oratory Contest</BIG>
Nathan Schultz, a senior at Lutheran South High School, took first place in the annual Monroe County Right to Life Oratory Contest held Saturday, February 28, 2009 at the Monroe Knights of Columbus Hall. Each year Monroe County Right to Life sponsors an oratory contest for high school students. This event involves researching, writing, and presenting a 5 to 7 minute speech on abortion, euthanasia, infanticide, cloning, or stem cell research. Nathan’s topic was abortion giving excellent content with an engaging delivery. Nathan, winner of $100, will advance to the state level competition in Holt, MI on May 9th. He is the son of Rev. Ronald and Christine Schultz of Monroe and plans to attend Concordia College in Wisconsin next year.
Challenging him were four other high school students from the county whose topics included various Right to Life issues. Andrew Jones a sophomore at Dundee High School placed second and with Cynthia Bishara, a senior at Bedford High School placing third. Amanda Sharpe, a sophomore at Monroe High School, and Daniel Passon, a freshman at Saint Mary Catholic Central High School, gave exceptional speeches.
The judges for this year’s event were Larry Feldpausch of Ida, Theresa Kenyon of Monroe, Gary Tester and Dorothy Heinlein both of Dundee. Many thanks to the judges who donated their time and expertise and for the extra effort they gave in explaining their evaluations to the students.
The Monroe County Right to Life is an affiliate of Right to Life of Michigan whose goal is educating the public about life issues. In addition to the Oratory Contest, annual projects include the Monroe County Right to Life Baby Contest at the Monroe County Fair, the Focus on Life Dinner in October, and the Memorial for the Unborn in January.
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<center>Students: (left to right)
back row: Nathan Schultz (winner), Daniel Passon, Andrew Jones;
front row: Amanda Sharpe, Cynthia Bishara</center>
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<center>Judges: (left to right)
back row: Larry Feldpausch, Gary Tester;
front row: Theresa Kenyon, Dorothy Heinlein</center>
<BIG>HELP WANTED</BIG>
Monroe County Right to Life, an affiliate of Right to Life of Michigan, is seeking a <u>Fund Raising Chairperson</u> to serve on its board of directors. At a minimum you would be required to meet with the board one time per month. This is a volunteer position. If interested, please call Robert Burke @ 517-265-8748 to learn more. Calls will be returned after 7:00pm.
Monroe County Right to Life, an affiliate of Right to Life of Michigan, is seeking enthusiastic individuals to volunteer as Chairpersons for a variety of sponsored events and projects. As Chairperson you would assemble a volunteer committee to meet, plan, and execute an event or project. As Chairperson you will also serve on the board of directors as a “member-at-large.” The following event and project Chairs have been newly created and are now open: <u>Membership Chairperson</u>, <u>Church Representative Chairperson</u>, <u>Conference Book Ad Sales Chairperson</u>, <u>Speakers Bureau Chairperson</u>, <u>Education Chairperson</u>, <u>Political Action Sub-Committee Chairperson</u>, <u>Monroe County Fair Booth & Cutest Baby Contest Chairperson</u>, and a Chairperson for our annual <u>Focus-on-Life Benefit Dinner</u>. If interested, please call Robert Burke @ 517-265-8748 to learn more. Calls will be returned after 7:00pm.
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Are you pregnant and in need of assistance? Please contact Heartbeat of Monroe for non-violent solutions to your problems. They can be reached at (734)243-6550 or (800)870-6550.
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Monroe County Right to Life is an affiliate of Right to Life of Michigan and shares its vision to protect the precious gift of human life from conception to natural death. We are a group of volunteers that compose a nonpartisan, nonsectarian, and non profit organization committed to educating and promoting pro-life issues in our community.
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ROE vs. Wade
How much do your know about this tragically flawed decision? Click here and see: Roe IQ
"Above all, the common outcry, which is justly made on behalf of human rights--for example, the right to health, to home, to work, to family, to culture--is false and illusory if the right to life, the most basic and fundemental right and the condition for all other personal rights, is not defended with maximum determination." -Pope John Paul II
Abortion Statistics
Legalized abortion represents the greatest human rights violation in the history of the world. Since Roe vs. Wade legalized abortion in this country on January 22, 1973, over 47 million unborn babies have been killed in the United States alone as a result of abortions. Approximately 4000 unborn lives are taken every single day in this country. Worldwide, millions of babies are aborted every year.
Stem Cell Research Debate
In addition to the abortion holocaust that we currently face in our country, many people would like you to believe that embryos are not really human and that conducting research on them is a successful way to find cures for many diseases. Both of these ideas are false. Human life begins at conception and an embryo represents a human being in its smallest form. As human beings, each embryo deserves all the rights that you and I have. Because they are smaller than us does not reduce their value as human beings. In addition, embryonic stem cell research has not yielded a single cure for any human disease. Embryonic stem cells are nowhere near even being tested in human patients, much less curing millions of people. Conversely, adult stem cells and stem cells from umbilical cords have already been used to treat humans suffering from a wide variety of diseases. Research on adult stem cells and umbilical cord stem cells have shown us that we don't need to kill human embryos to treat diseases.
Cloning
Some researchers want to clone human embryos and then remove their stem cells for research. In other words, they want to create human beings for the sole purpose of killing them and conducting scientific experiments on them. This practice is gravely unethical and a violation of the sanctity of human life. The cloned embryos used for embryonic stem cell research are living human beings, but they will never be treated as such. They will be treated as commodities used only to serve the needs of others. Contact your legislator to speak out against embryonic stem cell research and human cloning.
Voting/Election Thoughts
You Wouldn't Even Ask
"If a candidate who supported terrorism asked for your vote, would you say, 'I disagree with you on terrorism, but where do you stand on other issues?' I doubt it. In fact, if a terrorism sympathizer presented him/herself for your vote, you would immediately know that such a position disqualifies the candidate for public office-no matter how good he or she may be on other issues... Abortion is no less violent than terrorism. Any candidate who says abortion should be kept legal disqualifies him/herself from public service. We need look no further, we need pay no attention to what that candidate says on other issues. Support for abortion is enough for us to decide not to vote for such a person."
-Excerpt from the book, Ending Abortion Not Just Fighting It, by Fr. Frank Pavone.
To order a copy of this insightful book, visit Priests for Life
The Link Between Abortion and Breast Cancer
Numerous studies over the last forty years have shown that women who have abortions increase their risk of contracting breast cancer later in life. One such study conducted in 1990, which summarized findings from seven different countries including the U.S, found that "abortions, either multiple or occurring before the first full term pregnancy, have been shown to be significantly associated with breast cancer risks." Another study, conducted in 1994 by the National Cancer Institute, found that women who had an abortion increased their risk of breast cancer by 50%. Despite the proven link between abortion and breast cancer, some breast cancer awareness groups, such as the Susan G. Komen Foundation, contribute financially to Planned Parenthood, the nation's leading abortion provider. It is unclear why the Komen Foundation, whose mission is to "save lives and end breast cancer," would contribute to an organization that is responsible for the deaths of countless unborn lives and is also responsible for the increased risk of breast cancer in thousands of women each year.
Adoption
If you are currently facing a troubled pregnancy, one option you might consider is adoption. There are two main types of adoption. The first type is a closed adoption, in which your identity is protected and the adoption is confidential. The second type of adoption to consider is an open adoption. With an open adoption, you may pick the adoptive parents from a list of profiles, exchange letters through the adoption agency, have a confidential meeting with the adoptive parents, or even keep in contact with the adoptive family after the adoption. For more information about your adoptive options or to explore other non-violent solutions to your troubled pregnancy, contact Heartbeat of Monroe at (734) 243-6550 or Catholic Social Services at (734) 240-3850
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Become Part of the Solution
Monroe County Right to Life needs your help in raising pro-life awareness in our community. We offer a wide range of volunteer opportunities and you may contribute as much or as little time as you wish. If you would like to help protect the sanctity of life, please conact us at P.O. Box 2324, Monroe MI 48161 or www.monroertl.org.
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