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If you asked 100 people at random if they believed abstinence education is effective, most of them would probably say no.
Most would probably say that teaching abstinence is “unrealistic”, that it doesn’t work, and that schools should instead be teaching so-called “comprehensive” sex education.
A big part of the reason why so many people believe abstinence education is ineffective is because its opponents—not the least of which are the major players in the abortion industry and other pro-abortion choice organizations—have been relentlessly tub-thumping for years trying to convince people that it is so, such that it’s now one of those things that “everybody knows”.
And most mainstream media outlets have carried water for them every step of the way.
So ingrained in popular consciousness is this idea that when the Washington Post reported on a “landmark” study released Monday that demonstrated remarkable comparative effectiveness of abstinence education vs. so-called “comprehensive” sex education, they couldn’t bring themselves to fully admit what the research showed.
Lila Rose speaking at TeenSpeak 2010 [Photo by Sam Scheidler]
“This was amazing!” “Completely eye opening and inspiring.” “Super fun!” “Best ever!”
These are just some of the comments that sum up the reaction of the 130 teens and adults who attended TeenSpeak 2010 on January 30. This was not only the largest crowd we’ve ever had at a TeenSpeak conference, but without a doubt the most enthusiastic as well.
The day began with a compelling talk by Live Action’s Lila Rose titled “Undercover at Planned Parenthood”.
In her talk, Lila told about her experiences at Planned Parenthood abortion clinics across the country, where time after time, posing as a 13-year old impregnated by her much-older boyfriend, she has exposed statutory rape cover-up at Planned Parenthood.
The audience found Lila’s talk very eye-opening and inspiring. Finoy Lukose, a sophomore at St. Ignatius College Prep, commented, “This talk really opened my eyes to what truly goes on at an abortion clinic, something I was unfamiliar with.” And Alexie Gillespie, a junior at Lake Zurich High School, noted, “I was so inspired by Lila by start a pro-life group in my own community.”
I’m gratified that we’ve been hearing these past few weeks from pro-lifers across the country who are looking to meet up with League staff at the March for Life in Washington, DC. Indeed, one of the things I most look forward to about the March is reconnecting with old pro-life friends—and making new ones.
If you’ll be there, join us! PLAL staff members will be joining pro-lifers of all ages as we march together with the League’s youth outreach, Generations for Life, and other members of Youth Life Alliance in a show of unity of among national pro-life youth organizations.
Here are the details:
I hope you’ll be able to join us at the March! But even if you can’t make it, you can still take part in the Virtual March for Life, which Matt Yonke wrote about yesterday.
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Children’s vigil at north side Chicago abortuary, July 20—See larger version [Photo by Ann Scheidler]
On Friday, July 20, Fr. Stephen Lesniewski brought over eighty children from Immaculate Conception Parish in Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood to pray in front of American Women’s Medical Center at Western and Diversey Avenues. “I hope that seeing these beautiful children will open the hearts of the pregnant mothers who come to the clinic Friday morning,” said Fr. Steve, who has been sidewalk counseling since his teens.
Several adults, including many of the parents of the young children, led the Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet and meditations on the Stations of the Cross, all in Spanish. The League’s Joe and Ann Scheidler and John Jansen were honored to participate in the event.
A very happy and joyful St. Patrick’s Day to everyone, but especially to those with a drop or two or Irish blood and those who wish they were Irish.
If you’re still following the Hannity v. Euteneuer debate, Father Tom’s more than 2,500 responses are running 9 to 1 in his favor—that he was right in saying he would deny the Holy Eucharist to Sean Hannity because of his public stand in favor of contraception.
Generations for Life, the youth outreach division of the Pro-Life Action League is proud to announce the publication of their fully-revised GFL Curriculum.
“The enthusiasm and dedication of the younger generation is a shot in the arm for the pro-life movement,” the League’s Joe Scheidler commented in a Press Release. “This new curriculum is a timely effort to transform these pro-life teens into the next generation of pro-life leaders.”
The Generations for Life Pro-Life Curriculum educates young people on the value of life and the lifestyle choices that affirm the dignity of each person, born and unborn. With its comprehensive approach, the curriculum enables teens to become effective witnesses for life in their schools, churches, and communities.
There’s a recent victory in the abortion wars right here in the Illinois as we learn from Joan Solms that the infamous Aurora, IL death trap of Alexander Jackobowski has been shut down tight as a drum.
This past weekend was a busy one for the League staff. Joe Scheidler gave a talk in Mauston, Wisconsin, I gave a talk to a group of teens in Garden Plain, Kansas, and Eric Scheidler gave a talk at Sacred Heart Parish in Lombard, Illinois.
On Saturday, October 21, Generations for Life will host our third annual teen pro-life conference. The GFL Pro-Life Youth Conference will bring together pro-life teens from across the country for a day of learning, networking and renewal.
Ann and I spent five days on the road last week giving eight talks in the Washington-Baltimore area. Venues were The American University in Washington DC ( 40 students); Georgetown University ( 50 students); Christendom College, Front Royal, VA (100 faculty and students ); Mt. St. Mary’s College , Emmetsburg, MD (30); Immaculate Conception Church in Towson, MD (100); University of Maryland Baltimore (75); University of Maryland College Park (50), and Rock Creek MD Knights of Columbus to 30 friends.