Written by David E. Smith
The staff and boards of directors of IFI and IFA want to encourage Christians everywhere to prayerfully consider taking part in the peaceful campaign known as 40 Days for Life. It is an important pro-life effort to save lives and share truth. By partnering with 40 Days for Life we can live out Ephesians 6:13-18: “your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace…. Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit.”… Continue Reading
Written by Patience Griswold
In May of 2018, a nurse at the University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC) was called into the operating room to assist with a “surgery.” Upon arrival, she discovered that the “surgery” she had been called in to help with was in fact an abortion and that she had been lied to. Although she was on the hospital’s list of conscientious objectors who had made clear to the hospital that they were morally opposed to abortion and there were other nurses available who were not on the list, UVMMC staff refused to call in a replacement and she was faced with losing her job and possibly her license if she refused to participate.… Continue Reading
For better or worse, the Illinois General Assembly is back in session and a plethora of controversial, radical, and just plain ridiculous bills are scheduled for consideration. Monte Larrick and David Smith are joined by Jenna Smith, David’s oldest daughter, as they discuss the compelling reasons to retain the Parental Notice of Abortion Act. Jenna shares her perspective as an older teen and articulates the devastating mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual consequences that could impact young girls (17-years and younger) if parental notification is repealed.… Continue Reading
Tags: abortion, cocaine, CRT, David Smith, Drugs, Jenna Smith, marijuana, meth, Monte Larrick, Parental notice of abortion, Sex, sex education
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May 4, 2021 12:21 AM | 
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Written by Dr. Jerry Newcombe
One of the great blessings of the United States is that written into our national birth certificate, the Declaration of Independence, is the acknowledgment that we are endowed by our Creator with the right to life.
But the right to life is under assault today through the widespread practice of abortion – and has been for decades.
Amazingly, through the years, there have been a few that actually survived an abortion attempt.… Continue Reading
Written by Dr. Everett Piper
This past week while the nation was distracted by Joe Biden’s dementia-ridden incompetence and Andrew Cuomo’s predatory misogyny, The Satanic Temple of Texas filed suit to defend its religious right to engage in child sacrifice as a spiritual ritual.
The Dallas Observer reports as follows.
“[On Feb. 23, 2021] The Satanic Temple [of Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston] filed a lawsuit against the State of Texas alleging certain state-mandated abortion regulations violate the religious liberty of its members … [and] violate the temple’s religious teachings.
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Tags: abortion, Andrew Cuomo, Democratic Party Platform, Joe Biden, John Hellerstedt, Ken Paxton, Lucien Greaves, Ted Cruz, The Dallas Observer, The Satanic Temple, The Satanic Temple of Texas
Religious Liberty, Sanctity of Life | David E. Smith | March 10, 2021 9:00 AM | Comments Off on Satanists Sue For Religious Right to Ritual Abortions
Written by State Representative Adam Niemerg
“Any country that accepts abortion,
is not teaching its people to love, but to use any violence to get what it wants.”
~Mother Teresa
On Ash Wednesday, it is not unusual to see politicians walking around government buildings with a cross marked on their foreheads from ashes. In fact, as a devout Catholic, President Joe Biden has attend many an Ash Wednesday service and has had the cross marked on his forehead to commemorate the beginning of Lent, which is the journey to the most sacred and Holy Day in the Church calendar – Easter.… Continue Reading
Tags: abortion, Adam Niemerg, Ash Wednesday, Catholic faith, Easter, Joe Biden, Mexico City Policy, Mother Teresa, Roe vs. Wade, taxpayer funding of abortion, The Catholic Pilgrim
Sanctity of Life | David E. Smith | February 24, 2021 4:00 AM | Comments Off on The Mark of Faith
We shine our Spotlight this week on an informative, post-election conversation between Monte Larrick and Eric Scheidler, Executive Director of Pro-Life Action League. They discuss our newest Supreme Court Justice, Amy Coney Barrett; the likelihood of repealing Roe v. Wade; bubble zones; and various issues that might be revisited by SCOTUS.
After the break, Eric details the Pro-Life Action League’s efforts amidst the pandemic. He also addresses probable and possible goals of a Biden presidency: reinstatement of Planned Parenthood’s Title X funding, repeal of the Hyde Amendment, a federal abortion law, and more.… Continue Reading
Written by Molly Carman
Soon after his release from Walter Reed Military Hospital where he received treatment for the coronavirus, President Donald Trump prioritized communicating the importance of pro-life legislation. Yesterday, President Trump posted a series of tweets concerning his pro-life convictions by reiterating his stance on the abortion issue and drawing attention to Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s position.
Trump’s first tweet drew attention to comments made by Joe Biden during a town hall meeting last night in Miami, Florida.… Continue Reading
Tags: abortion, Amy Coney Barrett, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, Democratic Party, Donald Trump, Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, March for Life, Mexico City Policy, Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, Ralph Northam, Roe v. Wade, Walter Reed Military Hospital
Federal Elections, Political, Sanctity of Life | David E. Smith | October 30, 2020 8:00 AM | Comments Off on Trump’s High Pro-Life Priority
Written by Anna T. of Lake Zurich, Illinois
When I was invited to meet my local state legislator, State Representative Mary Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville), I never imagined that a woman, a former teacher, and a mother of four could hold such callous views of precious babies almost born. Rep. Edly-Allen laughed when she was confronted with the reality that abortion dismembers even viable babies in Illinois at taxpayers’ expense. She stated it “wasn’t her job” as an elected leader to protect babies.… Continue Reading
Written by David E. Smith
The adage is true – actions do speak louder than words. Catherine Walker, co-leader of 40 Days for Life Aurora, explains to Monte Larrick that the simple act of taking part in a peaceful prayer vigil outside of an abortion facility can have a profound impact on the lives of women and their unborn babies. Ms. Walker provides helpful information about participating in a local vigil and she relates how lives have been changed through the prayerful presence of pro-life believers.… Continue Reading
