In 2015, the Center for Medical Progress (CMP) released a series of undercover videos exposing Planned Parenthood’s horrifying and illegal practices of harvesting and selling organs from aborted babies. You may recall that MFC shared the horrifying videos with you all as they were released over a period of several weeks.
Over four years after the fact, Planned Parenthood and the National Abortion Federation have managed to persuade a jury and much of the public that they are the victims in this case and that David Daleiden and his associates at the Center for Medical Progress owe them restitution for damages caused by the undercover videos.
The videos released by CMP revealed Planned Parenthood medical directors callously discussing pricing of aborted fetal tissue over lunch, making jokes about increasing prices for certain organs in order to afford a Lamborghini and admitting to leaving abortion survivors to die, as well as abortionists admitting to illegally altering late-term abortion procedures so that harvested organs would remain intact and discussing strategies for harvesting body parts without violating bans on partial-birth abortions. In one video a witness even remarked that an aborted baby’s heart was still beating after the procedure.
In a ruling against Daleiden in November 2019, the judge and jury refused to take into account Planned Parenthood’s crimes that were exposed by the Center for Medical Progress or their First Amendment rights to call into account the evil being committed by this powerful organization. As the Center for Medical Progress stated in their response to the ruling, “This is a dangerous precedent for citizen journalism and First Amendment civil rights across the country, sending the message that speaking the truth and using facts to criticize the powerful is no longer protected by our institutions.”
Although six charges have been dropped, Daleiden and his associates at CMP are still facing trial on nine felony counts and potentially up to ten years in prison. He and Sandra Merritt will be arraigned on the 21st of this month.
Read the whole article by MFC's Patience Griswold at The Family Beacon.
Prayers at the Capitol to Begin the Legislative Session - FEBRUARY 11, 10 AM
Meet with Christians across the state to pray for our elected leaders - that they would be blessed and guided by the God of the Bible in everything they do and say!
To kick off the legislative session, we're meeting in the Capitol rotunda in prayer and petition. JOIN US on Tuesday, February 11 at 10 AM and SHARE this information with your friends!
Featuring Jeff Evans, MFC's Church Ambassador Network Director, and Dale Witherington, MFC's Director of Community Engagement.
Click here to RSVP on Facebook to join us in the Capitol Rotunda!
You Can Defend Life, Family, and Religious Freedom by Participating in Precinct Caucuses - FEBRUARY 25
In just over two weeks, you'll have a chance to impact our state by participating in party caucuses. This is a wonderful opportunity to love our neighbors and to be "salt and light" for the direction of a political party and the selection of candidates for office at the most basic level. When we as Christians bring our convictions of life, family, and religious freedom to the caucus process, we have a real chance of improving the political discourse in our state - and I think we can all agree that it must be improved!
Just a few things to note before we get started: first, unlike in past years, the presidential straw poll will not take place during the caucus. Instead, Minnesota will hold a presidential primary on March 3.
Second, this year, your participation is crucial. Some folks in our state want to remove all references to protecting life and advocating for religious freedom from the GOP party platform – the only major party platform that still pledges support for those most fundamental values. If you consider yourself a Republican, your participation in your local caucus is the only thing that will ensure this doesn't happen. Because, as Minnesotans, we value life, family, and religious freedom. On February 25th, we have a chance to put that into action. Are you ready? Let's get started!
What You Need to Know and Do to Participate in Caucuses on February 25th (CLICK HERE)
Unplanned: How One Woman Defied Planned Parenthood (Free Film Showing at Bethlehem Baptist Church)
All Abby Johnson ever wanted to do was help women. As one of the youngest Planned Parenthood clinic directors in the nation, she was involved in upwards of 22,000 abortions and counseled countless women about their reproductive choices. Her passion surrounding a woman’s right to choose even led her to become a spokesperson for Planned Parenthood, fighting to enact legislation for the cause she so deeply believed in.
Until the day she saw something that changed everything, leading Abby Johnson to become one of the most ardent pro-life speakers in America.
The Sanctity of Life Ministry of Bethlehem Baptist Church invites you to a showing of Unplanned
Sunday, February 9, 6pm, South Campus, 20700 Kenrick Ave, Lakeville
Learn more about this FREE showing at unplannedfilm.com and bethlehem.church/unplanned.
Abby Johnson Defied Planned Parenthood. Are You Ready to Hear Her Story in Person at Our Annual Dinner? (May 11)
Registration is now open for our biggest event of the year - our annual dinner with pro-life crusader Abby Johnson. Abby's work with And Then There Were None, a charity that helps abortion workers leave the industry, has been hugely successful. And her new initiative, Love Lines, gives financial support to women who choose LIFE.
But her story began in 2009, when she was a clinic director for Planned Parenthood and had to witness, for the first time, an ultrasound-guided abortion. With horror, she saw for the first time what abortion really is: the killing by dismemberment of a baby. She walked away and has been working to save lives ever since. Her book Unplanned was turned into one of last year's most surprising hit movies.
And she's coming to Minneapolis in May. Will you join us for our Annual Dinner with Abby Johnson? Click below to register now! We expect this event to fill up, so make sure to register as soon as you can.
Give your Teen the Gift of Leadership - Registration Now Open!
Register your teen early and SAVE $50!
LEAD is a project of Minnesota Family Council that equips the next generation of leaders. During this one-week program, teens are challenged with interactive Biblical worldview sessions, and real-world simulations to learn critical thinking, clear communication, and gain teamwork skills to lead effectively and with confidence.
July 26th–July 31st, 2020
University of Northwestern – St. Paul
Registration: $499
Financial Aid Available
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Educating and Equipping Parents on the Transgender Trend
Get Your Copy of the Minnesota Parent Resource Guide!
The Parent Resource Guide sheds light on the consequences transgender ideas have on kids' lives, while equipping parents to play a positive role in creating a truly welcoming school community.
Responding to the transgender trend with truth and compassion starts with the Parent Resource Guide. Get your copy HERE today and invite a friend to do the same!
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