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LIVE at the Capitol: Our 2022 Session Priorities - The Family Beacon: Season 1, Episode 25

For a special episode of the Family Beacon Podcast, Grace and Moses broadcast live from the Minnesota State Capitol! Tune in to hear the main issues the Democrats and Republicans will each be pushing this session as well as MFC’s key priorities in public policy–fighting for life, family, and religious freedom. Joined by special guests, Joshua Foster of the Church Ambassador Network and Rebecca Delahunt, Assistant Public Policy Director. Get the facts, stand for truth! 

 

Blog: Pro-Life Men Make a Difference and That's Why the Abortion Industry Hates Them

A recent study from Care Net and Lifeway Research found that nearly 4 in 10 men whose partners have had an abortion said that, of the people their partners spoke to before having an abortion, they had the most influence on her decision. This is consistent with past research from Care Net finding that the same percentage of post-abortive women said that their baby’s father was the most influential in their decision to abort. Despite the enormous influence that men play in abortion decisions, the abortion movement continues to insist that this is solely a women’s issue and that pro-life men must be silent on the matter. Men’s influence on abortion decisions also shows why it is so important for men to stand up for the lives and rights of the unborn. Pro-life men make a difference, and the abortion industry knows it.

The supposedly “male feminist” talking point from men who claim that their support for abortion is pro-woman falls apart considering the reality that 38% of post-abortive fathers and the same number of post-abortive mothers acknowledge that the baby’s father played the most significant role in the decision to abort.

Of the post-abortive fathers who responded to Care Net’s study, 34% were married to their baby’s mother, and 29% were cohabitating. It would be naïve to assume that this plays no role in women’s decision to abort. If a woman is in an unplanned pregnancy and her child’s father communicates that he wants her to abort or that he won’t support her and her child, she potentially faces a significant loss in support and stability if she chooses decides to keep her baby.  

Given the number of men who encouraged their partners to have abortions and acknowledged after the fact that they were likely the deciding factor, we cannot pretend that pro-abortion men are ignorant of their influence. Some have even gone so far as to point out the ways that they “benefit” from abortion. This isn’t about women’s rights, and it is ridiculous to pretend that it is. This is about an industry that profits from death, preys on fear, provides an excuse for men to refuse to support their unborn children.

 

LEAD Registration is Open - Sign Your Teen Up for Our Leadership Camp (July 24-29)

High school students ages 13–19 are invited to LEAD July 24-29th to be equipped for a lifetime of culture-shaping impact! At this weeklong leadership and worldview camp, students will learn the legislative process in a hands-on way while working with real bills that have been proposed in our state, study how the gospel shapes our response to tough cultural issues, and hear from renowned speakers. 

To register now, click here or go to www.leadminnesota.org to learn more about LEAD.

More Info: 

Who: Highschool students ages 13–19. 

What: A hands-on leadership and worldview camp equipping the next generation of Christian leaders to engage the culture. 

When: July 24-29, 2022 

Why: LEAD equips the next generation by providing students with an opportunity to strengthen their worldview, develop leadership skills, and learn the legislative process! 

LEAD equips students for a lifetime of culture-shaping impact! At the beginning of the week, students are sworn in as members of the Minnesota House and Senate. As they take on the responsibilities of lawmakers, they get to learn the legislative process in a memorable, hands-on way while working with real bills that have been proposed here in our state! 

Throughout the week, students also study biblical worldview and think about how the gospel shapes our response to tough cultural issues, hear from renowned speakers on topics like the sanctity of life, and grow in leadership skills as they work with their caucus to pass their legislation.  

We hope to see your teen at LEAD next summer! Click here to learn more and register. Watch the LEAD 2022 video now.

 

Promoted: Critical Race Theory Conference - February 26

From Christ Bible Church:

2022 CBC Conference

What is critical race theory (CRT) and why is it important? How has CRT influenced and infiltrated the Church? What can we do about it? Join Christ Bible Church as we host a timely discussion on CRT and the church. You will hear from Darrell Harrison and Virgil Walker from the Just Thinking Podcast about how the church can combat this wicked ideology and advance the gospel of Christ.

 

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For life, family, and religious freedom,

John Helmberger, CEO

Minnesota Family Council and Institute

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