Articles from 1995
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Written on 29 Dec, 1995 at 9:25 in
Pro-Life, Society & Culture | Author:
Paul Dodds Such is the power of Christmas that it cannot be overwhelmed, not even by the constant bobbardment of commercial schlock.
God Almighty became a human being —not just any person but a poor carpenter in an obscure part of the world, subject to foreign domination. That he should be born in a stable, a place ordinarily unfit for human habitation adds to the mystery.
Our notions of God, of what it is to be human, and the value of human activity are ... (Continue reading)
Written on 29 Dec, 1995 at 9:21 in
Society & Culture | Author:
Winifride Prestwich In have been asked to share my memories of another wartime Christmas, but what to choose? Christmas 1941 and 1942 are memory blanks, and Christmas Eve 1944 was oneo of tragedy for many close friends. At 10 p.m. on that evening a “piggy-back” buzzbomb demolished the home of our church choir-master, killing his wife and other guests — mainly our choir — and seriously injuring many others. However, Christmas 1940 is truly memorable, and, like life itself, is full of ... (Continue reading)
Written on 29 Dec, 1995 at 9:17 in
Religion, Society & Culture | Author:
Regina Farrell Modern feminism is regarded by many as angry, radical, anti-male and anti-family. The response to radical feminism has created what has been called a “backlash,” which extols the so-called traditional woman, who achievements and satisfaction are grossly overrated.
Both views offer little to a well-rounded, nurturing, and intelligent, pro-family woman. While all the evils of the world cannot be attributed to patriarchy, neither can it be denied that injustices have occurred through the abuse of power, The politicization and polarization of ... (Continue reading)
Written on 29 Dec, 1995 at 9:11 in
Religion, Society & Culture | Author:
There is something about the Christmas season that brings out the deepest emotions.
At Christmas, lovers become more loving, happy people shine with joy, the lonely become lonelier and the sad become sadder. Why?
Even psychiatrists and sociologists are unable to completely unlock the secret of Christmas pleasure and Christmas pain.
Those of us who are Christians know that love, peace and joy all come to us from God.
We know that the Christ Child is the embodiment of joy and the greatest symbol ... (Continue reading)
Written on 29 Nov, 1995 at 14:45 in
Marriage and Family | Author:
Joanne Dieleman This was the title of a “Mother’s Day Story” printed in the May 1993 issue of The Interim. In that article Grace Petrasek tells Rosemary’s story.
Clayton and Rosemary Connell are a typical prolife couple. They love children. Their house is full of them. Tuan and Lien---who were among the boat people---and the two South American boys, are adopted. And four of their own makes eight.
Their home in Port Perry, Ont. (they have since moved) is also a haven for pregnant ... (Continue reading)
Written on 29 Nov, 1995 at 12:59 in
Activism, Pro-life Groups, Youth Activism | Author:
Ted Gerk Action days
Here is some hot news!! Pro-life students around the province are working on OSFL Action Days. An OSFL Action Day is an exciting one day youth pro-life event. The schedule includes informative and inspirational speakers, practical “How to” workshops, a visible pro-life activity in the community, uniting together in a prayer service and then winding it up with a hip and happening social event.
Presently there are OSFL Action Days being planned in Collingwood, London, Toronto, North Bay, Kingston, ... (Continue reading)
Written on 29 Nov, 1995 at 12:57 in
Activism, Pro-Life, Pro-life Groups, Youth Activism | Author:
Interim StaffA youth conference in Ontario attracts 400. A similar conference in B.C.
draws 250. It appears that the leaders of tomorrow are prepared to flex their muscles today.
Ontario meet whips youth into action
In October, the Ontario Students for Life held their sixth annual conference, “Life is Great?”
It was a totally great, superb, fine, nice, delightful, educational, fun, amazing, but not awesome weekend! There were over 400 young people in attendance and the enthusiasm and energy of the crowd was contagious.
Saturday’s speakers began with the truly inspirational Sarah and Betty Smith. Twenty five years ago Mrs. Betty Smith was pregnant. She had an abortion, but unbeknownst to her, she had been pregnant with twins and her daughter Sarah survived the abortion!! Sarah and Betty now travel the country and share their powerful story.
Shari Richard, a professional ultrasound technician gave the students a look through “The Window to the Womb.” They could see little babies swimming around in the womb on a jumbo T.V. screen.
Wendy Gillings shared her personal abortion experiences and testified to the fact that the Post Abortion Syndrome is real and that help and healing is available for women who are suffering from grief, guilt and pain abortion causes women.
The students were surprised to learn that there are pro-lifer “Prisoners of Conscience” here in Canada! Jim Hughes, President of Campaign Life cited the example of, was Linda Gibbons, an Ontario grandmother. Linda has been in prison for a year now because she refused to abide by an unfair injunction which disallows people to protest abortion at an abortion clinic. During some of the cheering session over the weekend choruses of “Free Linda Gibbons” raised the roof.
The Chastity Challenge Team presented their hip and happening message about the freedom of chastity and were enthusiastically received.
Fr. Tom Lynch spoke about Euthanasia and gave frightening Dutch government medical statistics on Euthanasia. He went on to explain how euthanasia is slowly becoming a reality right here in our very own country.
Frank Tanana, former Detroit Tiger’s pitcher and member of Athletes for Life, spoke eloquently about his Life, spoke eloquently about his life experiences and his belief in the sanctity of human life. The students responded with a rousing pro-life rendition of the wave.
There was great unity among the students over the weekend. The Interdenominational Liturgy of the Word highlighted this. Rev. Father Dennis Howard gave an excellent speech. Saturday night the party really kicked in and the delegates sang, danced and were merry into the wee hours of the morning.
In workshops on Sunday, students worked to channel all the pro-life knowledge and enthusiasm of the weekend into positive pro-life projects in their own communities. There are now many communities across Ontario planning OSFL Action Days which will take place throughout the year. A youth conference in Ontario attracts 400. A similar conference in B.C.
draws 250. It appears that the leaders of tomorrow are prepared to flex their muscles today.
Ontario meet whips youth into action
In October, the Ontario Students for Life held their sixth annual conference, “Life is Great?”
It was a totally great, superb, fine, nice, delightful, educational, fun, amazing, but not awesome weekend! There were over 400 young people in attendance and the enthusiasm and energy of the crowd was contagious.
Saturday’s speakers ... (Continue reading)
Written on 29 Nov, 1995 at 12:50 in
Abortion, Issues, Pro-life Groups, Youth Activism | Author:
Father Ted Colleton I think it is true to say that people who have dedicated their lives to the pro-life cause often feel pessimistic about the success of their efforts.
The news seems always to be bad. There are more and more abortions and an even like the Beijing Conference does not augur well for the future of unborn life in Third World.
But the news is not all bad an recently a few things have occurred which have given me hope that the future ... (Continue reading)
Written on 29 Nov, 1995 at 12:43 in
Health Risks, Physicians for Life, Pro-life Groups | Author:
Tony Gosgnach Pharmacists for Life International is disputing mainstream media reports of “safe and quick” home abortion techniques using drugs already available for other uses.
The reports say an American researcher has discovered that a combination of methotrexate (a drug used in chemotherapy) and misoprostol (a gastr-intestinal medicine) can induce abortions in 96 per cent of women during their first nine weeks of pregnancy. The methotrexate is said to destabilize the uterine lining, while the misoprostol prompts contractions which expel the unborn child.
“This ... (Continue reading)
Written on 29 Nov, 1995 at 12:38 in
Pro-Life, Pro-life Groups | Author:
Tony Gosgnach Pharmacists for Life International to uphold the humour and dignity of the pharmaceutical profession
A desire to combat trends toward using medications to end or destroy human lives is one of the factors motivating the work of a group of pro-life pharmacists.
Pharmacists for Life International was founded in the U.S. in 1984 and now has several thousand members in chapters covering Ireland, Australia, Puerto Rico, and North and South America. The Canadian Chapter, now with about 125 members, was founded in ... (Continue reading)
Written on 29 Nov, 1995 at 12:25 in
Society & Culture | Author:
Interim Staff The ongoing Foxfiresaga reveals just how much disdain some board officials have for parent s feelings.
Many parents feel it’s time to change this.
With Christmas on the way, your teen might want to stock up on a little light holiday reading material.
If so, you should check out a book which the Halton (Ontario) Board of Education sent home last Christmas with grade 12 students.
But be warned that Joyce Carol Oates’ Foxfire: Confessions of a Girl Gang, is anything but light ... (Continue reading)
Written on 29 Nov, 1995 at 12:22 in
Abortion Law, Issues | Author:
Ted Gerk Vancouver sees the first challenge to very restrictive anti-picketing law
It’s not the first time that B.C.’s “prisoner for the Lord” has been in jail. Nor is it likely to be the last. But John Doe, a.k.a. Maurice Lewis is determined to do what he can to test British Columbia’s new draconian “bubble law.”
The bubble zone law keeps anyone voicing public disapproval to abortion 50 metres away from abortion mills. Lewis sits in a Vancouver jail cell, the first ... (Continue reading)
Written on 29 Nov, 1995 at 12:07 in
Abortion, Issues | Author:
Peter Gerretsen Five women five shocking accounts of what life is like inside the walls of an abortuary. Abortion – The Inside Story shows the mentality of the people who work in the industry and the long-term psychological effects they suffer.
One night, a few years ago, I was feeling particularly low about my life, the state of pro-life, and the world in general.
I was drowning my self-pity in a glass of home-made wine with a pro-life friend, when suddenly, after a lengthy ... (Continue reading)
Written on 29 Nov, 1995 at 12:02 in
Abortion, Abortion Law, Issues | Author:
Anne Marie Tomlins Planned Parenthood tries to join forces with Clinton and the American Medical Association to block bill which would end gruesome abortion practice
On November 1, 1995, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to bn the “partial birth” abortion method known as D&X. The method consists of partially delivering a baby feet first, inserting scissors into the baby’s skull and sucking out the contents of the brain while the baby’s head is still in the birth canal.
The House voted 288 –139 to ... (Continue reading)
Written on 29 Nov, 1995 at 12:00 in
Politics | Author:
Interim Staff British Columbia has a “new” political leader. No to politics, nor a stranger to the pro-life pro-gamily movement, Heather Stillwell will lead the Family Coalition Party of B.C. into the next provincial election.
Stillwell takes over the reins of the FCP from Kathleen Toth, the political stalwart who has left the party since it’s formation in 1991.
Former leader Toth told supporters at the ESP’s AGM that she was turning over the leadership of the party to Stillwell in the hope that ... (Continue reading)
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