January 2013 marks the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion for any reason. Since the 1973 decision, more than 53 million children have been aborted in the United States. To mark the tragic milestone, LCMS Life Ministries has organized the first-ever Life Conference set for Jan. 25-26 at the [...]
Thursday, March 29, 2012
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Budding spring flowers bring thoughts of hope, but in our secular society we often hear people speak of hope when the phrase ‘wishful thinking’ would be more accurate. Lutheran parish nurses can, and do, bring real and lasting Christ-filled hope to their congregations and communities. This of the Parish Nurse Newsletter examines ways that parish [...]
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison will take part in a Capitol Hill hearing before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee in Washington, D. C., on Thursday, Feb. 16. The hearing will focus on the issues of freedom of religion and freedom of conscience in relation to the Obama administration’s recent health-care ruling regarding contraceptives. [...]
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
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As anticipated, attempts are being made to use taxpayer dollars to fund abortions in insurance programs created under the so-called “health care reform law.” To date, programs in Pennsylvania and New Mexico have been approved by the Obama administration, although both subsequently underwent changes. Despite claims last summer by President Obama that the health care [...]
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
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In the spirit of Christian diakonic mercy, the Bible teaches that care for one’s physical need and health is essential for human life and dignity. Health care reform, which protects the life, dignity, consciences and health of everyone — especially the defenseless — must be a national priority. Diakonic mercy has its source in the [...]
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
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Many House representatives are in the position of casting a decisive vote for or against tax-payer funding of abortion. As leaders in Washington ramp up their strategy to pass a version of the health care bill they want the public to view as abortion-neutral, they are finding this goal elusive. This leaves many House representatives [...]
Friday, September 11, 2009
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Maggie Karner, director of Life and Health Ministries, talks about why Christians should care about the current national health care debate in this Issues Etc. radio interview. In this discussion, Karner relates the need to educate and inform our church and society about proposed changes to health care so individuals can make God-pleasing decisions concerning [...]
Friday, September 11, 2009
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One of the chief moral concerns about any health care reform passed by Congress is whether it empowers the government to decide when it is time for us to die. As Christians, we know only God has rightful authority over our mortal bodies. But a growing utilitarian ethos in our country holds that people are [...]
Thursday, September 3, 2009
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There has been much discussion recently regarding the Health Care Reform Bill, properly known at H.R. 3200 – America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. There are many pro-life and pro-abortion blogs, e-mails, and articles circulating. Our goal is to help you cut through the rhetoric and provide resources about the issues to help you [...]
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Saturday, December 15, 2012
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