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Podcast: Conscience Rights of Minnesota Pharmacist Represented in MN Court
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Pro-abortion activists are back at it again with attacks on our local pregnancy resource centers. Grace breaks down how recently members of the Minnesota Abortion Action Committee used a projector to shine false messages on a local pregnancy resource center in Minneapolis, calling it “predatory” and “anti-science.” Plus, Moses explains how a Minnesota pharmacist was sued for refusing to dispense an abortion pill due to his religious beliefs. Tune in to hear how our allies at Alliance Defending Freedom are representing this pharmacist in MN court! Finally, your hosts discuss highlights from Season 3 and the return date of Season 4. Get the facts, stand for truth!
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New Life Family Services website: nlfs.org Listen on Spotify |
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True North Legal Defends Religious Freedom in St. Louis Park Schools! |
In case you missed it-- last week Renee Carlson, Chief Counsel of our True North Legal (TNL) initiative came on the podcast to discuss how TNL is defending the religious freedom of parents here in St. Louis Park! Watch her interview with Moses below. Plus, if you need help with an opt-out, TNL can advise and provide you with what you need - email [email protected] |
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Tell Legislators to Vote NO on ERA
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As the 2024 Legislative Session approaches, progressives have been open about their plans to try and advance the so-called Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to your ballot in 2024.
This bill has already passed the Minnesota Senate and will be considered by the Minnesota House early next year. Now is the time to send a message to your legislators telling them to oppose the ERA. The alert below will help you send a message to your Minnesota House member respectfully sharing your concerns.
By banning "discrimination" on the basis of "sexual orientation, gender identity or expression," the ERA would allow males to enter female-only accommodations such as sports teams and changing facilities. So please, take action today by clicking the button below and stand up for Minnesota's women and girls!
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Alliance Defending Freedom: MN Pharmacist Seeks Conscience Protection At Work
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Via Alliance Defending Freedom
MINNEAPOLIS – Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys will be available for media interviews following oral arguments Thursday at the Minnesota Court of Appeals in Anderson v. Aitkin Pharmacy. ADF attorneys are representing Minnesota pharmacist George Badeaux, who was sued because of his conscientious objection to dispensing a drug that can cause an abortion, an action that violates his religious beliefs.
A jury found that Badeaux did not discriminate based on sex when he abided by his sincere religious beliefs that life begins at conception. ADF attorneys filed a brief in August supporting his constitutional right to work in accordance with his faith.
“No one should be forced to violate his conscience in the workplace, and that includes dispensing drugs that can cause an abortion,” said ADF Senior Counsel Rory Gray, who will be arguing before the court. “Mr. Badeaux politely informed the customer that his personal beliefs precluded him from dispensing the drug, but he offered to help her get the drug from another pharmacist, which she would have been able to do at the same pharmacy. Mr. Badeaux is a Christian who believes that an embryo is a new human life and, as such, taking a drug that prevents an embryo from implantation in the uterus ends a human life. We are urging the court to affirm the jury’s verdict and trial court’s decision, which respected Mr. Badeaux’s constitutionally protected freedom to act consistent with his beliefs while at work.”
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National Review: 'DINKS' Should Rethink Their Anti-Child Views
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Via National Review
Don’t listen to proudly and deliberately childless couples: Children are good for marriage and for society.
Several TikTok videos about DINKs have gone viral recently. They feature self-described DINK (double-income, no kids) couples, proudly talking about their child-free and carefree life, which includes spontaneous vacations and “snobby hobbies like skiing and golfing.” [...] The underlining message these types of videos are sending is troubling. Essentially, the message is that marriages are better without children and children are a big time drain and financial burden.
This is misleading. Among Americans ages 18 to 55 (the group who are most likely to have young children at home), married adults with children are the happiest. Nearly four in ten married parents (37 percent) say they are very happy with their lives, compared with 27 percent of married, childless adults (the happiness level among unmarried adults is much lower), according to the 2022 General Social Survey. When it comes to marital quality, married parents also have an advantage over their childless peers: 63 percent of married parents are very happy about their marriage, compared with 57 percent of married and childless couples.
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Church Ambassador Network NEW Video: Bring LIGHT to the Capitol! |
Things can seem dark in Minnesota, especially thinking of the progressive legislation that was pushed rapidly in 2023, but there's a TREMENDOUS OPPORTUNITY for you to help us bring light to the Capitol.
In fact, the Capitol is a mission field--often neglected, but a mission field nonetheless. Watch this video or go to mfc.org/churches to learn more! |
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True North Legal is an initiative of Minnesota Family Institute, fighting to protect life, family, and religious freedom in our legal system. Learn more about True North Legal and its crucial work at truenorthlegal.org. |
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Get the Parent Resource Guide
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! Click to order your copy today: |
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