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Courageous Patients and Physicians Speak Against Physician-Assisted
Suicide

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At Wednesday's hearing in St. Paul, patients and doctors had the
chance to make their opposition to physician-assisted suicide known.
Stephanie Packer, a California woman suffering from terminal lung
disease, spoke about her experience in a state that has made
physician-assisted suicide legal. In the aftermath of legalization,
her insurance company stopped covering several of the expensive
medications that allow her to live with her disease - but when she
asked about physician-assisted suicide medication, she was told it
would be covered, with a co-pay of $1.20. This grotesque imbalance,
where impatient doctors and money-hungry insurance companies work
together to exert pressure on patients to end their own lives, is one
of the many scenarios we want to avoid by keeping it illegal for a
physician to assist in ending someone's life.

Thanks to the many Minnesota Family Council supporters and allies who
joined us for the hearing - together, we showed Minnesota politicians
that there are people across the state standing up for the dignity of
human life at every stage, and that we will not be silenced!

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The Magical Disappearing Gay Gene

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For years there has been ongoing debate about whether or not same-sex
attraction is genetic, including speculation over the possible
existence of a "gay gene." When a study was released this
week by Science magazine, many sources reported that this study has
resolved the debate. The problem? Depending on where you look,
commentary on this study either claims that the study unequivocally
proves that same sex attraction is genetic, or insists that the study
forever puts to rest that claim. Who should we believe?

What you should know about the study:

Lead study author Andrea Ganna stated, in light of her findings, that
"There is no 'gay gene.'" The study found
genetic patterns that indicate that same-sex attraction has a genetic
component, there was no evidence of a single gene that determines a
person's sexuality. The study found that genetics could explain
8-25% of sexual behavior. In other words, genetics do
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not explain at least 75% of a person's sexual behavior.

Read the whole piece by MFC's Patience Griswold HERE.
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Maplewood Schools Consider "Gender Inclusion" Policy

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ISD 622, which covers Maplewood, Oakdale, and North St. Paul, is
considering a radical "Gender Inclusion" policy that would put
students' and parents' rights in jeopardy. Minnesota Family Council is
working to make sure that this district, and others across the state,
PROTECT student rights.

Two parts of Maplewood's proposed policy are especially
concerning: 

First, the policy states that "students may use the restroom,
locker room, or changing facility that corresponds with their gender
identity, rather than their assigned sex." That means male
students using spaces intended for female students - a clear violation
of student privacy.

Second, the policy states that "District communication to parents
will use the student's legal name, pronouns, and gender as
established by their official records, unless otherwise specified by a
support plan," while using the student's "preferred pronouns" at
school. That means school staff would deliberately hide a
student's decision to identify as transgender from his or her parents
- a clear violation of parents' rights.

We wanted to share this with you because we know you want to affirm
God's design for sex and gender ("Male and female he created them") to
be reflected in our schools and workplaces, instead of the confused
norms our society has created. Please pray that ISD 622 school board
would reject this proposed policy at their September 24 meeting!

And if you live in a different school district, be vigilant about the
policies of your schools regarding gender identity. Let us know right
away if you hear that your district is considering or has adopted a
transgender policy that violates students' privacy rights or
parents' rights.

Our Parent Resource Guide
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, highlighted below, is a valuable resource for combatting such
policies in your schools.

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Choosing Pro-Life is Choosing to Love Life - Event in Zumbrota
(September 14)

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Speaker: Hayley Tschetter

Saturday, September 14, 2019

Doors Open at 3 PM - Event begins at 4 PM

Zumbro
Community Church

58354
County Road 7

Zumbro
Falls, MN 55991 

Hayley
will be speaking about abortion and the importance of being vocal
about this
issue. She will cover some of the history of abortion and why it is at
a
crucial point for abortion and pro-life laws. She hopes to spread her
burning
passion for the unborn to others and explain why feminism, which is a
major
proponent of being "pro-choice," has no place in society today. 
Register for tickets by clicking HERE.   

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The Impact of Social Justice on the Gospel (Free Event - September
15th)

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Click here for full event details
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Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Grace Church (Chapel), Eden Prairie

He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require
of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with
your God?  Micah 6:8
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"It's my conviction that much of the rhetoric about this
latest issue [social justice] poses a more imminent and dangerous
threat to the clarity and centrality of the gospel than any other
recent controversy evangelicals have engaged in."

That's quite a statement from pastor John MacArthur about the
hottest topic in the church and mainstream society-social
justice.

Sadly, a great division in the Evangelical church has formed over the
issue of social justice.  One side sees the pursuit of social
justice (i.e. working to rectify perceived social inequalities related
to ethnicity, gender, privilege, sexuality, economics, and immigration
status, to name a few) as inexorably leading to a neglect of the Great
Commission to make disciples first and foremost.

The other side sees social justice as an implication of the gospel
(i.e. "Social justice is a gospel issue").  In other
words, Christians are to preach the gospel while working for equity in
society as well.

So which side is right?  The question we need to ask is: What
does the Bible say about social justice and what was the example of
Jesus and the early church?

Join Grace Church Eden Prairie for this event on September 15th.
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Protect Kids: Stop Comprehensive Sex Ed - Rally September 22 (Child
Protection League)

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Child Protection League Presents
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PROTECT KIDS RALLY

Sunday, September 22, 1:30pm

At the State Capitol

A bill that will greatly harm our children (Bill HF1414) is currently
being pursued in Minnesota.  This is a radical movement to
normalize all gender identities, teach how to have sex without the
boundaries in marriage, and encourage sexual behavior that will harm
children and young people long term. In 2019 MN House Bill
HF1414 was passed by House Democrat majority that mandated
Comprehensive Sex Eduction (CSE) in every MN School District. Although
it was defeated in the Senate, CSE proponents have promised to keep
the pressure on to force this mandate on all preK-12
public/charter school students in the State of Minnesota and
beyond. We must stand together in full force.

Speakers at the rally include California's Karen England,
Executive Director of Capitol Resources Institute. She brings a
message from California families who are battling the same horrifying
curriculum in their classrooms and will describe what Minnesota can
expect if HF1414 passes. California passed a similar mandate a few
years ago.

Please pass on information to people in your area to RAISE THE WORD
about this dangerous legislation and about the upcoming rally put on
by Child Protection League, an allied organization of Minnesota Family
Council

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Educating and Equipping Parents on the Transgender Trend

Get Your Copy of the Parent Resource Guide!
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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 welcoming school community.

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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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Click to order your copy today:

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lThank you for sharing Minnesota Family Council's vision for 
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strong families, communities and culture, through Christ. We are
grateful for your partnership with us in prayer, legislative
involvement and generous donations.
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2855 Anthony Lane South
Minneapolis, MN, 55418-3265

Phone 612.789.8811 / FAX
612.789.8858

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