Pro-Life
Written on 7 Jul, 2004 at 14:40 in
Politics, Pro-Life, Profiles | Author:
Paul Tuns
Paul Tuns
The Interim
In the hundreds of hours of broadcast commentary and hundreds of thousands of words written following the death of Ronald Reagan, very little was said about his commitment to protect the unborn. Reagan was remembered as the man who brought down the Evil Empire, who restored America after its Jimmy Carter malaise and rejuvenated an intellectually dead Republican Party. But his defence of the unborn was an example of principled moral conservatism ... (Continue reading)
Written on 7 Jul, 2004 at 14:27 in
Politics, Pro-Life | Author:
Re-Elected and Newly Elected MPs Seeking to Spread the Message of Life and Family.
Diane Ablonczy (C)
Calgary-Nose Hill
Dean Allison (C)
Niagara West-Clanbrook
Rob Anders (C)
Calgary West
David Anderson ... (Continue reading)
Written on 7 Jul, 2004 at 14:24 in
Editorials, Politics, Pro-Life | Author:
The passing of President Ronald Reagan, on the eve of our federal election campaign, offers an unflattering comparison of the Canadian political climate.
Reagan was a true leader: although he understood the gravity of his office, the weight of duty never dulled his indefatigable smile. This genial statesman, who combined the wisdom of age with the levity of youth, led his nation during its mortal struggle with an evil ideology; and he did so with conviction, ... (Continue reading)
Written on 6 Jun, 2004 at 10:46 in
Columnist, Pro-Life, Religion, Society & Culture | Author:
Luc Gagnon
La Belle Province
On April 13, the Social Affairs Commission of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a document to help Catholic citizens of Canada make good choices in the upcoming federal election. Unfortunately, the document does not have the strength and precision that many had hoped for and that we find in the teachings of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith on these issues.
The document identifies four important fields: respect for ... (Continue reading)
Written on 6 Jun, 2004 at 10:45 in
Activism, Columnist, Pro-Life, Profiles | Author:
Fr. Ted Colleton
Faith and Life
It is extraordinary how what appears to be a casual meeting with a person may develop into something very significant. Some years ago, I met a young Chinese lady through "Night Watch" and pro-life activity. Her name is Bernadette Chang. As my missionary work was chiefly in Africa, I had met very few Chinese people. But, it did not take long for me to realize that Bernadette ... (Continue reading)
Written on 6 Jun, 2004 at 10:44 in
Abortion, Activism, Pro-Life | Author:
Tony Gosgnach
The Interim
She was with us for only a short time, but her legacy will live on in the babies she helped save from abortion through her crisis pregnancy work, as well as in the numerous other accomplishments she achieved in helping those who could not help themselves.
Tina Arruda died on Good Friday at the age of 38 ... (Continue reading)
Written on 6 Jun, 2004 at 10:43 in
Pro-Life | Author:
Dean Rideout
The Interim
Over the last 100 years, a number of developments have changed society forever, such as the abolition of slavery and the expansion of women's rights. These changes have had to do with freedom and choice. But there is one thing many people believe there should still be no choice about - abortion.
Abortion needs to stop. Taking this stance is called being pro-life; however, it is also a challenging stance to take in ... (Continue reading)
Written on 6 Jun, 2004 at 10:40 in
Abortion, Pro-Life | Author:
Tony Gosgnach
The Interim
The federal health agency Health Canada is proposing to allow the dispensation of the abortifacient "morning-after pill" levonorgestrel without prescription from a physician and has established a time period ending August 5 for submissions from interested parties on the proposal.
Pro-life advocates note that despite Health Canada claims to the contrary, the pill - distributed in Canada by Montreal-based Paladin Laboratories, a subsidiary of Pharmascience Inc. - is abortifacient in nature at least ... (Continue reading)
Written on 6 Jun, 2004 at 10:25 in
Events, Pro-Life, Youth Activism | Author:
Cyril Bagin
The Interim
Minutes after the room was filled with youthful cheers and joyous songs, one could hear a pin drop though the room was still filled with more than 200 teenagers as they listened to Senator Anne Cools. The senator was the first speakers following a musical kick-off to the full day May 14 CLCY conference on the campus of the University of Ottawa.
This special youth event takes place every year as ... (Continue reading)
Written on 6 Jun, 2004 at 10:20 in
Activism, Pro-Life | Author:
Tony Gosgnach
The Interim
Organizers say the 2004 March for Life was very much a success after almost 4,000 people descended on Canada's capital May 13 to once again personally urge federal legislators to recognize the right to life for all human beings, from conception to natural death.
With the theme, "Life Is the Only Choice," the seventh annual event was ... (Continue reading)
Written on 6 Jun, 2004 at 9:53 in
Activism, Pro-Life, Profiles | Author:
Linda Burns
The Interim
After 11 years of public life, MP Paul Steckle (L-Huron Bruce, Ont.) has not lost his enthusiasm for serving his constituents. It's the "love of the people" that drew him to politics initially and the same love that keeps him coming back.
"There are so many causes that need our attention, individuals requiring help to work through their problems and encouragement in making the right decisions. Making a ... (Continue reading)
Written on 6 Jun, 2004 at 9:46 in
Editorials, Pro-Life | Author:
There is something deeply wrong with a country when remedying a lack of democracy becomes a campaign promise. The so-called "democratic deficit" is not new: Canadians have silently endured it for many years. How ironic that Canada, one of the earliest examples of responsible government, should have squandered so much of its heritage of freedom. Imperceptibly, democratic participation has lapsed into apathy. Canadians ceased demanding good government ... (Continue reading)
Written on 6 Jun, 2004 at 9:44 in
Politics, Pro-Life | Author:
Paul Tuns
Ontario shaping up as a key battleground
More than 40 pro-life MPs may be elected
By Paul Tuns
The InterimCanadians will go to the polls on June 28 and pro-life leaders are excited about the opportunities to increase the number of MPs who will defend the sanctity of human life in the political arena.
According to the Campaign Life Coalition Voter's Guide - which we have obtained the rights ... (Continue reading)
Written on 6 May, 2004 at 9:39 in
Columnist, Pro-Life, Television Shows | Author:
Ted Gerk
Western View
In 2002, the head of the Pro-Choice Action Network, Joyce Arthur, sent a presentation to the head of the Charities Directorate at the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, attacking the Pro-Life Society of B.C. Among the many charges directed to B.C. Pro-Life were false statements in tax returns, unethical fundraising and the list went on. To say that Joyce doesn't like the pro-life movement is an understatement.
Her recent essay on all ... (Continue reading)
Written on 6 May, 2004 at 9:32 in
Columnist, Paul Tuns, Pro-Life, Pro-life Groups | Author:
Paul Tuns
In December, The Interim editorial advisory board, The Interim business board and invited guests gathered for a meeting to examine the paper's future - how to improve our product, increase our revenues and expand our circulation. One participant in this process suggested we move to a Supporters of The Interim type feature in which donors were listed on a page recognizing the friends of life. It was suggested that churches that ... (Continue reading)
