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Kennedy Shriver remembered for defense of unborn

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Eunice Kennedy Shriver was a lifelong Democrat and member of a political family that largely embraced abortion rights, but on that controversial issue, she was pro-life. Shriver died Aug. 11 at the age of 88 and is perhaps best ...

From BAPTIST PRESS, Renew America,  12 Aug 2009
Related Topics: Eunice Kennedy Shriver,  BP p.l.c.,  Sargent Shriver,  Edward M. Kennedy,  Susan B. Anthony

Senate panel OKs Obama nominee Hamilton

WASHINGTON (BP)--The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee gave approval June 4 for the first time to federal appeals court nominees by President Obama, including one who has issued controversial rulings on abortion and prayer. The committee voted 12-7 for ...

From BAPTIST PRESS, Renew America,  6 Jun 2009
Related Topics: Barack Obama,  U.S. Senate,  U.S. Republican Party,  Andre Davis,  BP p.l.c.

Obama budget backs D.C. abortion funds

WASHINGTON (BP)--President Obama has called for the repeal of a ban on government-funded abortions in the District of Columbia. The recommendation in Obama's first proposed budget contradicts his stated desire to reduce abortions or the need for ...

From BAPTIST PRESS, Renew America,  9 May 2009
Related Topics: Barack Obama,  U.S. Congress,  BP p.l.c.,  Planned Parenthood,  U.S. House of Representatives

Freedom of Choice Act not a high priority, Obama says

WASHINGTON (BP)--Giving his thoughts on a controversial bill that pro-lifers say could set their cause back decades, President Obama said Wednesday that passage of the Freedom of Choice Act is not a high priority. Even though the bill has yet to be ...

From BAPTIST PRESS, Renew America,  1 May 2009
Related Topics: Barack Obama,  BP p.l.c.,  Planned Parenthood,  Hillary Rodham Clinton,  University of Notre Dame

Oprah doctor: 'stem cell debate is dead'

For a Q&A about stem cell research click here . NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Supporters of alternatives to embryonic stem cell research found a surprising ally recently when medical doctor Mehmet Oz, during an appearance on the "Oprah" television program, ...

From BAPTIST PRESS, Renew America,  9 Apr 2009
Related Topics: Michael J. Fox,  George W. Bush,  BP p.l.c.,  Mehmet Oz

Conservatives lose Texas evolution vote

AUSTIN, Texas (BP)--A closely watched effort to keep a 20-year-old requirement that Texas public high school students evaluate the "strengths and weaknesses" of scientific theories, including evolution, failed Thursday in a 7-7 vote by the State Board ...

From BAPTIST PRESS, Renew America,  26 Mar 2009
Related Topics: BP p.l.c.,  Eugenie Scott

Vermont governor to veto 'gay marriage' bill

MONTPELIER, Vt. (BP)--Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas broke his silence Wednesday about a "gay marriage" bill that is garnering national attention, saying he will veto it if it reaches his desk. Whether a veto by Douglas, a Republican, will make any ...

From BAPTIST PRESS, Renew America,  25 Mar 2009
Related Topics: Jim Douglas,  BP p.l.c.,  Barack Obama

Blair backs Jordan Baptism centre

Baptist leaders and dignitaries -- including former British Prime Minister Tony Blair -- took part in a ceremony at the weekend dedicating a new evangelical Christian baptism centre at the Jordanian spot traditionally regarded as the site of Jesus' ...

From BOB ALLEN ASSOCIATED BAPTIST PRESS, Ekklesia,  25 Mar 2009
Related Topics: Tony Blair,  Rick Warren,  Jimmy Carter,  Bill Clinton,  United Nations

Fetal harvesting in Britain?

WASHINGTON (BP)--A top British scientist has recommended research into the transplantation of kidneys and livers from aborted babies, prompting an outcry from pro-life advocates. Richard Gardner, an Oxford University stem cell specialist and an ...

From BAPTIST PRESS, Renew America,  21 Mar 2009
Related Topics: Stuart Campbell,  BP p.l.c.,  Richard Gardner,  R. Albert Mohler, Jr.

Congress refuses to ban funding of forced abortions

WASHINGTON (BP)--Congress has rejected attempts to retain a pro-life policy that bars federal funding for organizations that support coercive abortion programs overseas. The Senate defeated an amendment March 5 that would have restored the policy, ...

From BAPTIST PRESS, Renew America,  10 Mar 2009
Related Topics: U.S. House of Representatives,  George W. Bush,  BP p.l.c.,  Roger Wicker,  Chris Smith

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