Leaders for the SANCTITY of LIFE! the Committee That Constructed Vision Come to Pass the Memorial

Special Sanctity of Life Issue The Kentucky Memorial for the Unborn comforts The Kentucky men and women who’ve lost an unborn child Abortion is perhaps the most difficult adversity a woman can experience. This Memorial offers a unique place of remembrance & closure.

With the legislative efforts and the state’s educational 31:15-17, “A voice was heard in Ramah, Rachel weeping result was nothing less than astonishing. She believes God organizations shedding light on the realities of abortion for her children who are no more . . . but, there is hope.” guided his hand to create a beautiful design that would (TRUTH), and with the pregnancy care centers sharing The task before the Committee now is to let every miraculously touch and heal many broken hearts for years down-to-earth compassion with those in untimely preg- Kentucky citizen know that the Kentucky Memorial for the to come.” nanciesW (GRACE), the other key component to help affect Unborn exists and that full healing in Kentucky is an effort to comfort those who it can be a place of STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND THE VALUES THAT MAKE FAMILIES STRONG have lost an unborn child, but have never had the rest for all those who opportunity to properly memori- mourn an unborn Special Life Edition Summer 2019 alize their loss. child. Citizens from “This Memorial is an outreach across the state are to all who labor under the painful invited to inscribe Our Commonwealth is one of the national loss of an unborn child by their lost child’s name providing a special place of in the granite wall. remembrance and closure,” said Those who have Kathy Rutledge, chairperson of labored to see this leaders for the SANCTITY OF LIFE! the Committee that constructed vision come to pass the Memorial. “Families can find point out that it not Grace and Truth are needed to address ANY issue effectively, that’s why the Church and Church people must lead the way. healing from the pain of only helps the indi- miscarriage, stillbirth or vidual or individuals In the late 1980’s Dr. James Dobson, Founder and President of Focus on the Family, made has already terminated 60 million unborn American children, that’s 20,000 times the abortion by honoring a who have suffered such this statement: “America is involved in a Civil War of values, and the prize to the winner is number lost in 9/11. To say it another way, 60 million is the equivalent of 93 separate Civil child who was never a loss, but it also stands the next generation of children.” Sadly, he was painfully correct. Since 1973, through Wars, each equal in loss to the one fought from 1861 to 1865. The numbers are staggering. given a proper burial.” in our midst, collec- abortion alone, America has sacrificed 60 The Memorial is on tively honoring the Imillion unborn children – MORE THAN a a beautiful site in the unborn as a testimony The Kentucky Memorial for the Unborn can give solace for those who generation of children. And there are other Grace and Truth Kent historic Frankfort to the sanctity of forces of culture that have consumed additional have lost an unborn child and choose to memorialize them on the wall. “There is nothing Compassionate about terminating an unborn child’s Ostrander Cemetery, high on a unborn human life. members of subsequent generations. bluff overlooking the The Memorial is an original design created by A granite memorial wall bears the inscriptions for Dobson’s “Civil War” metaphor was life or subjecting his/her mother to the painful reality that she made is the Kentucky River and the Landscape Architect Mark Arnold. As Rutledge shared her unborn children and its stone mounting wall gradually heartrendingly accurate – harkening back to the that decision. There is nothing Truthful about saying an unborn child executive State Capital building. personal story, she said, “Mark remarked that he was recedes into the womb-like section that showcases the tragic issue of slavery. And, as history repeats is just a ‘blob of tissue’ or denying that he/she is alive or has God- director of The centerpiece of the project is a life-sized bronze statue envisioning a ‘Wailing Wall’ that enfolded in the shape of bronze statue of Rachel. Beneath Rachel, a symbolic itself, American Christians must try to undo given potential. We need exactly the opposite – speaking the Truth The Family another gross miscarriage of justice by the of Rachel Weeping for Her Children based on Jeremiah a womb.” When Arnold presented his drawing, the artistic spring reminds mourners that a Shepherd will guide them about the living, unborn child and offering honest Compassion to Foundation to living water, “. . . and God will wipe away every tear United States government, and in particular, by those caught in an untimely pregnancy and who need help.” from their eyes.” (Rev. 7:17) The Memorial is designed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Just as slavery denied be a garden where those who have lost an unborn child can the inalienable “right to liberty” listed in the You can choose to memorialize finally experience and release the buried grief they have Declaration of Independence, so abortion has denied another of those inalienable rights, On March 4, 1865, just six weeks before he would be assassinated, in his second carried in silence. The road to healing can be a long the “right to life.” inaugural address, President Lincoln asserted that the Civil War was the judgment of God the unborn child who you lost journey, but a walk through this healing and living garden War, clearly, is not the best way for the enslaving of 4 million men, women and children of African descent. That was a to resolve such a policy issue. Our strong statement from a strong President who had earned the place of assessing reality for The Kentucky Memorial for the Unborn will be engraving new inscription orders soon. will help pave the way. State bills challenge Roe American Civil War over slavery that period of American history. If you would like to remember an unborn child on the granite wall, you may place your cost the nation in battle deaths alone But instead of using war to resolve order online by visiting www.KyMemorialfortheUnborn.org Utah – Feb. 26 (18 Week Ban) two percent of its population. If the such a policy issue, God gave us a better This CITIZEN publication is offered by your local pregnancy help — Inside — center and The Family Foundation. (The Family Foundation is a Arkansas – March 13 (18 Week Ban) issue of abortion generated a conflict way – Grace and Truth. It’s why the Inscriptions are engraved directly on the black granite wall in a 3" x 10" space. Each Kentucky nonprofit educational organization that works in the pub- Kentucky* – March 14 (Heartbeat) that exacted that same percentage of Church in any society and in any culture TRUTH thru Law pg 2-3 inscription allows for two lines of text, 21 characters per line, including spaces and lic policy arena on behalf of the family and the values that make Mississippi – March 19 (Heartbeat) loss, there would be 6.6 million must be salt and light. Salt “flavors” a families strong.) GRACEGRACEGRACE thru Service pg 4-5 punctuation. More photos of the memorial site are posted on the website (listed in Georgia – March 29 (Heartbeat) American lives lost – 2 percent of culture with care and light helps people previous paragraph) and on Facebook. The Family Foundation Ohio – April 10 (Heartbeat) 330 million. If you think Americans “see” the truth – the right way to go. Choose Life plates pg 4 were outraged and horrified when P.O. Box 911111 Lexington, KY 40591-1111 Alabama – May 14 (Total Ban) The Civil War over slavery was Federal Judicial cases pg 6-7 If you would like to remember your child and need financial assistance to do so, 859-255-5400 Missouri – May 17 (Heartbeat) 9/11 took place where 3000 Ameri- fought with guns, swords and cannon. please contact Kathy Rutledge at (859)230-5362 or email [email protected] for cans died, imagine 2,200 times that The current “war” over abortion in e-mail: [email protected] Louisiana – May 29 (Heartbeat) KY Memorial for the Unborn confidential assistance. number – 6.6 million. America must be fought with Truth and Web site: www.kentuckyfamily.org * KY passed 2019’s first Heartbeat bill pg 8 But worse, given that America Continued on bottom of page 2 2017 House Bill 2: The Ultrasound Bill by Rep. Jeff Hoover HB2 requires that an abortionist do an ultrasound on every woman seeking an abortion andAs describe I seewhat the it ultrasound . . . imaging presents. TRUTH:Kentucky Kentucky has five pro-lifehas led billsthe nation “in court” with 10 She does not have to look at the ultrasound. Advocates — “It is not truly a medical procedure unless the physician gives the mother ALL of Kentucky is simply doing its part – albeit a LARGE part – in challenging the wisdom of the 1973 Roe v Wade decision. The theValue facts of her condition. of Any breachEVERY in the process is tantamount Life to a deliberate deception.” House Vote: 83-12; Senate Vote: 32-5. new pro-life bills passed in the last three years Rep. Hoover The past two years have been busy in federal courts for Kentucky’s laws body parts to ensure all of the baby has been removed. People should be able to make2017 choices free Senate from the moral Bill restraints 5: 20-Weekof the religious Abortionviews room, intentionallyBan by endingSen. Brandon the life of Smithanother with the same Afterthat protect a 10-year life and women.drought Not on only pro-life have the legislation,ACLU, Planned the Parent- “flood gates” opened as legislators After moved passage, forward the ACLU andto playEMW “catch-up.”immediately went to federal ofSB5 others. prohibits That’s what an abortion liberals and of even a 20-weeks libertarians or have more long fetus argued because because, aftermedical all, assessmentscondition. indicate that an unborn child feels pain by 20-weeks hood, and EMW Women’s Surgical Center sued the Commonwealth court to defend the practice of live dismemberment and Judge Joseph “yougestation. can’t legislate Advocates morality.” — However,“Even hardened every law murderersis just that – aare moral not decision. subjected The to this ‘cruelThe andmeaning unusual of life punishment’has also been impacted of being by torn the inten- apart limb from questionlimb with is “whose no anesthesia.” morals?” Senate Vote: 30-6; House Vote: 79-15. tional resistance we see to the Judeo-Christian ethic in the public Thoughover new Kentucky laws, they has have been begun a “pro-life to file state” legal challengesfor several overdecades, long- with polls in the late campaigned with a pro-lifeMcKinley, commitment, a President but Clinton appointee, enjoined the new law – Joyce Ostrander 1990sTexisting suggesting law as well. that The70 to result 80 percent is that fiveof Kentuckians statutes have favored been restrictions on abortion, his election had no impactholding on it the until life a issuefinal ruling.in A benchHere trial was areheld in theWestern ten POur country’s guiding documents are replete with moral principles – statements about square. “Separation of church and state” has become the antidote Sen. Smith itchallenged. was not until Thus the far,last allfew are years still thatbeing pro-life litigated. legislation has flourished. Legislation, of the 2016 General AssemblyDistrict because Court, SpeakerLouisville in November, 2018. On May 9 of this year, what is important, what is “valued.” Senate Based Bill on moral 8: principles, Defunding American colonistsPlanned Parenthoodto any policy suggestion offered by people of faith. Denying the relevance of pro-life bills declared they had2017 a right to found a new nation. They included “the right to life” religious ethicby Sen. for our Max policy Wise decisions is not only historically and legally course,What is on has the prompted Truth side the of increase the “Grace in court and Truthactivity? equation.” It was the It establishes plumb Stumbo still maintainedMcKinley power in theruled that HB 454 was unconstitutional. On May 15, SB8 sets up a tiered funding approach so that federal and regional health care clinics for women receive federal monies first – then, if change in the Kentucky House Leadership, due to the 2016 general Bevin’s attorneys filed notice of appeal withpassed the 6th Circuit in Court of and the principle that rights are endowed to us by “Our Creator.” baseless, it also instructs society’s view of life. linesT for the care of both the unborn and their mothers. Without doubt, the motivation of House . . . by a 53 to 47 majority. there is money leftover, Planned Parenthood receives a share. With this bill, Planned Parenthood likely receives little or no funding. newelection. laws can(See be“TRUTH: compassion Kentucky (Grace) has led for the both nation mother with 10and new child, pro-life but the overarching Then, in the Fall of Appeals,2016, an and have pledged to go all the way to the Supreme Court. So, what happened when our nation’s foundational moral principals were A faith paradigm provides meaning and purpose for the struggles, the the last ignored in publicAdvocates policy decisions? — “Why In the should name of tax liberation, dollars we be claimed used towe support the killing of unbornaccomplishments, children?” the Senate joys and V theote: sacrifices 31-6; Houseof life. EvenVote: without 75-13. knowing impactbills passed of laws in the are last Truth. 10 years” on page 2) amazing thing happenedBased – pro-life on the reasoning of McKinley’s opinion, some court Sen. Wise Even though KentuckyThe hasUltrasound been strongly Bill pro-life since the 1990’s, various political legislators were elected fromwatchers one believeend the decision is vulnerable tothree being overturned. should not be subject to the moral restraints of someone else’s religion, and why “bad things happen to good people” people of faith know there is an established the “right ultimate design and purpose to their life. In essence, the acknowledgement of leadersThe after General the turn Assembly of the century passed kepttwo pro-lifeall pro-life bills legislation in January from of coming to the of the state to the other. Even the Transport and Transfer Statute years: House Bill 454: Banning Dismemberment Abortion House2017 andFloor Gov. for Bevindebate signed one into law on Jan. 7, the other on Speaker, Greg Stumbo, lost Inhis September seat. of 2018, President Obama appointee Judge Greg 2018 to end life” calling it “Our Creator” gives life meaning byand Rep. purpose. Addia Wuchner ThisSo, billwhat prohibits happened an abortion when ourthat nation’sresults in the dismemberment, bodily crushing, or human vivisection of the unborn child when the probable andJan. a 9.vote. House In 2004,Bill 2 the– Informed Consent Ultrasound Bill – was the first of the two. The TheStivers election struck resulted down Kentucky’sin an entire Transport and Transfer Agreement Statute. This law, “reproductive choice” and If “Our Creator” is no longer welcome in the public square, if faith is only a private foundational moral principals were “assisted suicide.” matter and irrelevant to public policy, the very foundation that gives meaning and purpose lastACLU significant and EMW piece Women’s of Legislation,Surgical Center ofimmediately course, challengedis on the the Truth law in side Federal of “flip”which of had the been House in place– from since a 53-47 1998, required surgical abortion clinics to have arrange- post-fertilization age of the unborn child is 11 weeks or greater, except in the case of a medical emergency. Advocates — “Animal cruelty ignored in public policy decisions? pro-lifeDistrict legislation Court in Louisville. was the Grace and Truth equation. Democratments made majority with an to ambulancea 36-64 company and local hospital to transport and transfer the laws protect animals more than our abortion laws protectProponents or care would for say an unbornto life human.” is eliminated. House Therefore, Vote: 71-11; life has Senate no intrinsic Vote: meaning 35-1. and purpose. That too is now passedIn before September a 10-year that year, JudgeLegislation David Hale, establishes a President Obama plumb appointee, lines for struck the Republicancare of their majority. abortion patients when emergencies arise. these are private decisions that arbitrary. Rep. Wuchner moratoriumdown the ultrasound in the House requirementcare saying of both it violated the unborn physicians’ and free their speech mothers. rights. The ThatOnce evening, again, BevinSen. Ray appealed Jones the(D-Pikeville) federal ruling. had this Sixteen to say other on KET’s states electionfiled a joint cover- 2018 House Concurrentshould Resolution be made between 152: a HonoringWhen the Soviet Pregnancy Union dissolved, Help Russian Centers leaders asked American Christians to teach th wouldAttorney take General place on chose all not to engage, so Bevin’s attorneys appealed the ruling to the 6 age,amicus as the brief returns supporting were indicating the 1998 the Kentucky remarkable statute. shift: However, “It is obvious Attorney that theGeneral Democratic Andy patient and their byphysician. Rep. Robert But are Benvenuti they only private decisions?This concurring Is there no resolution public commendedthe Bible inpregnancy their public helpschools. centers They werefor their desperate services for meaning (provided and hope free because of charge life newCircuit pro-life Court bills. of Appeals. In April of this year, a three-judge panel ruled 2-1 to overturn messageBeshear, in along Kentucky with is21 off. attorneys We have general lost values from othervoters. states, We have filed lost several social amicus conservatives briefs consequence to theseand decisions?at no cost to the taxpayer) to vulnerable women, men and theirhad so families little value who in theare Soviet faced Union with oncean unplanned the Government pregnancy. eliminated Advocates faith from the — There’s the obvious consequence, in the case of abortion, to unborn children. public dialogue. Hale’sThe decision. 2004 bill The was opinion Rep. Bob reinstating Damron’s the (D-Nicholasville) need for an ultrasound House for Bill informed 108 – “Fetalconsent thatagainst had historically the statute. voted Democratic. And we really have to look at the direction, not “This resolution disapproves of any efforts intended to undermine the ability of the pregnancy help centers to carry out their mission.” There is also a second, less obvious, consequence. Since the law is a teacher, the Since our law now teaches that “life has no inherent value” and “life has no meaning Homicideprior to an Bill” abortion – authorizing was written the by prosecution Judge John of Bush, someone a President who had Trump killed appointee. a pregnant only ofThen, the Kentucky in late March Democratic of 2019, Party, Planned but theParenthood National petitionedDemocratic the Party Court . . to.” find Bevin House Vote: 83-4; Senate Vote: 35-1. womanOn with May two 20 countsthe plaintiffs of homicide, (pro-choice because advocates) this bill appealed stated that for unless an en bancit was decision an by in contemptWith Speaker for not Stumbo issuing out an ofabortion the House facility and license Republicans to them. now in control, the secondRep. consequence is what abortion and assisted suicide teach us about the value of life or purpose,” is it any wonder that many of our younger people are unmotivated, aimless, th abortionthe entire doctor, 6 Circuit the killing Court ofof anAppeals. unborn child was a homicide. floodgates were openedNon-Discrimination and pro-life bills were and being Heartbeat offered in Bills both Chambers and in our culture. Senate Bill 112: Ban on Telehealthhopeless Chemical or depressed? That Abortions we see an uptick in drug abuse, suicide, violence and disdain The value of life has become2018 situational, not intrinsic. Now, your life is only valuable for one another? by Sen. Ralph Alvarado Nationally, the RepublicansBanning had Dismemberment established their “pro-life Abortion plank” in their Party many Fourwere pro-life being considered, bills passed debatedthe General and Assembly passed. in 2019. Two of them, House Bill 5 – SB112 was designed to expand health care across Kentucky by using the Internet for doctor-patient interaction. The bill requires the Cabinet if you are wanted or if you still choose to live. Therefore, the value of life has Decisions individuals about life make are not simply private. They are decisions that platform,During and the the 2018 Democrats General – Assembly, as a national legislators Party – passedhave moved House to Bill a strong 454 – “pro-Human Non-DiscriminationIn the first Session Act following and Senate the Bill 2016 9 – electionHeartbeat of Bill, legislative were immediately members, thechallenged House to regulate such telehealth in the Commonwealth. However,every an amendment to the bill specifically prohibits medical abortions via the telehealth Rights of the Unborn Child Act. This bill banned the LIVE dismemberment of unborn by the ACLU in federal court. Judge Hale, the same Obama appointee who struck down the become negotiable or subjective – arbitrary, not inherent. impact the entire society. They prove or disprove, confirm or choice” position. That was problematic for many Kentuckians because the vast and Senate passed two pro-life bills in the first five days (along with several other bills), connection, making this a significant “pro-life” bill. Advocates — “Doctors should not dispense an abortion pill with only a ‘computer visit.’” majoritychildren. of Currently, voters were dismemberment Democrats, . .abortions . and they are were allowed pro-life on live,Christians. pre-born children. The workingultrasound on law,a Saturday has enjoined in an unprecedentedboth new laws untilmoved the tofinal get ruling them inthrough district both court. Chambers. There is no other way to interpret parents mourning the loss of a miscarriage in one deny the value and meaning of all life and of every life in America. Senate Vote: 36-0; House Vote: 65-20. Sen. Alvarado gruesomeStarting procedure in 2005, consistsSpeaker ofof tearingthe House off bodyJody Richardsparts in utero (D-Bowling, ultimately Green) causing followed the InBecause the 2017 the Session, Attorney three General more has pro-life not weighed-in, bills passed. each Then, of these in the five 2019 bills Session, that have an treatment room while parents arrange the “termination” of their unborn child in another or child to bleed to death. Once the abortion is complete, a staff member re-assembles the been challenged and must be litigated by the Governor’s own legal team. a doctor administering drugs to prolong or improve the life of one patient then, in the next the will of the Caucus and the national Party and allowed no pro-life bills onto the additional four pro-life bills were passed and signed into law. (See bills listed - right) House Floor, whether they were initiated by the Senate or by the House. Now, with states across the nation passing strong pro-life legislation, there is 2019 House Bill 5: Human Rights of the Unborn Non-Discrimination Act by Reps. Melinda When Greg Stumbo (D-Prestonsburg) took over as Speaker in 2009, he continued serious speculation that the U.S. Supreme Court could choose to re-examine the entire Continued from page 6 HB 5 prohibits abortion based on the sex, race or disability of the unborn child. Advocates — “We on the same course — no new pro-life bills allowed for debate or vote. 1973 Roe v Wade decision, perhaps allowing each state to decide its own policy. If that Prunty and Nancy Tate States’ momentum building to overturn Roe five other states are actually downmust to resistjust one efforts abortion to provider. create ‘designer babies,’ where children who do not meet certain ‘requirements’ are discarded. A preborn In 2015, a dark horse candidate won the Governor’s office, Matt Bevin. He had happens, House Bill 148, passed in 2019, becomes critical. (See HB148 listed - right) As of March, over 250 bills restricting abortion have been child should not be killed simply because of their sex, race or perceived disability.” House Vote: 67-25; Senate Vote: 32-4. filed in 41 states during 2019. Nearly half are aimed at banning NATIONAL TRENDS IN STATE LAWS Justices show some willingness to overturn precedent as pro-life efforts targeting the infamous 1973 decision come to a head. abortionReps. in Prunty some andor all Tate circumstances. Pain-Capable Unborn Child Bills – Kentucky and at least 16 other states have Kentucky is a leading state in GRACE and TRUTH continued from page 1 Forty-three states prohibit2019 abortions, generallyHouse except Bill when 148: Post Roe v. Wade Abortion Ban by Rep. Joe Fischer On May 14, the five conservative justices of the U.S. Supreme Court joined together to may not prohibit any woman from making the ultimate decision to terminate her preg- enacted legislation prohibiting abortion after the unborn child is 20 weeks old, when overturn a 40-year-old court precedent because they believed it to be “an incorrect nancy before viability.” It explained that “there is no line other than viability which is necessaryShould eitherto protect Roe the v woman’s Wade be life overturned or health, after or aan specified amendment to the Constitution restore Kentucky’s authority to prohibit abortion, this bill would science indicates they may feel pain. Graceresolution – words of anand important deeds spoken constitutional and done question.”in love. culturemore workable.” will change . . . because Jesus is present. pointprohibit in pregnancy. abortion Fourteen except fordraw the the life line or at physical viability, healththe of the mother. Advocates — “Innocent, helpless unborn children should not be denied the In short, the American Civil War happened because the Church was not able to fully “There is nothing compassionate about terminating an unborn child’s life or subjecting earliest point allowed; six do so at the earliest ages of viability; Though the case had nothing to do with abortion, the ruling resulted in the four The majority in Casey made clear that they were refraining from overturning Roe basic human right to life. Abortions are being used as birth controlUnborn and Non-Discrimination even ‘celebrated’ by their Acts advocates. – Kentucky A societyagain is that a leader. condones 14 states the killing have en- do its work. It’s true that some of the Church cared about slavery, but not enough to have his/her mother to the painful reality that she made such a decision. There is nothing and 24 draw the line before viability in a direct challenge to Roe. Oliberal justices issuing a warning in their dissent and a media frenzy ensued over the because of stare decisis, a legal doctrine of abiding by court precedent, but the Court’s of its most helpless and innocent members is a society in decline.”acted laws House meant Vote: to prohibit69-20; Senate abortions Vote: sought 32-5. because of the characteristics of the unborn Rep. Fischer fullpossible sway ofwillingness God’s Grace of those and Truth. same five justices to overturn , the 46-year-old truthfulMay 14 about decision saying suggests an unborn that achild majority is just of a the‘blob current of tissue’ Court or is denying willing thatto overturn he/she isa On May 15, Alabama’s governor signed a law making Roe v. Wade child. Kentucky and three other states prohibited it based on sex, race, or genetic anomaly. case Let legalizing that NOT abortion. happen with the issue of our day – the issue of abortion. The Church in alivecase orthey has believe God-given decided potential,” an important said Kent constitutional Ostrander, question executive incorrectly. director of The Family performing an abortion2019 at any Senate stage of pregnancy Bill 9: a felony. Fetal Heartbeat Abortion Ban by Sen. Matt Castlen Kentucky must rise up and deliver Grace to those in need and Truth to everyone. Foundation. “We need There are more than twenty court cases in the pipeline that could Eight states prohibit based on sex alone. Two states only based on genetic anomaly. Momentum for overturning Roe has been building since the 1973 case legalized The Court’s Gonzales v. Carhart decision in 2007 upheld the federal ban on partial SB 9 prohibits an abortion after the detection of a heartbeat, except for medical emergencies. Advocates — “If the absence of a heartbeat Consider the woman caught in the act of adultery: After those who would stone her exactly the opposite – challenge Roe, ifindicates they make death, it to the then U.S. the Supreme presence Court. of A a heartbeat indicates life. Furthermore, the unborn child has distinctly different DNA than his/her mother. abortion and established the trimester framework governing when and why states could birth abortion, giving pro-life Toadvocates receive a major a free, victory bimonthly and inspiring newsletter States to enact a Live Dismemberment Ban – Kentucky and at least 10 other states have enacted laws hadregulate left, Jesus it. said to her, “Neither do I condemn you.” (Total Grace). And then, “Go and speakingwave of thenew Truth pro-life laws. Court which nowTherefore, has a conservative once a majority.heartbeat is detected it is not just about a woman’s body, but abortion is the killing of an innocent individual person. The state (like this one) updating you on what’s prohibiting the live dismemberment of an unborn child after a certain age. sin noIn more.” fact, a (The 1989 Whole U.S. Supreme Truth – the Court uncomfortable decision saw fact three that justices she was arguing a sinner.) to Theseabolish about Momentumthe living, has continued to build at an increasingly swift pace and appears to be States are beginninghas a compelling to ensure they interest have ain policy protecting in place life.” for Senate Vote: 31-6; House Vote: 71-19. two brief phrases that conveyed both His Grace and Truth changed her life. unborn child and going on in Frankfort, please call or email: ifSen. Castlenis overturned and authority is returned to the states. part of the Roe trimester framework and a fourth justice arguing to overturn the case coming to a head. Roe Fetal Heartbeat Bills – Kentucky and seven other states have enacted legislation Speaking Grace without Truth would have allowed her to continue in her wrongful offering honest Kentucky and eighteen others2019 have laws inSenate place that willBill place 50: Abortion Prescription Reporting by Sen. Robby Mills altogether. As National Geographic’s “In The Womb” movie explained in 2007, “using new 3D banning abortion after the unborn child’s heartbeat is detectable, which usually occurs at behavior. Speaking Truth without Grace then camewould close have tosimply overturning condemned inher. 1992, Both, but Compassionand even 4D to scanning those techniques, a window859-255-5400 has opened on the womb.” This could have restrictionsSB 50 clarifies on abortion in law if that that occurs. medications given by a physician with the intent of causing an abortion must be reported as an abortion and Planned Parenthood v. Casey Roe six weeks gestation. Similar legislation has passed one legislative chamber in another together,instead optedbrought for God’s significantly life into modifying her life. the trimester framework. The Court declared caughtimplications in an untimely for the workability of a line other than viability. includedAs America in the anxiously statistical waits reporting for everything done to bycome the to Kentucky a Bureau of Vital Statistics. Advocates — “Chemical abortions are becoming more that When “in practice Grace andit undervalues Truth are brought the State’s forth, interest Jesus isin inpotential the midst life.” of it. He is repre- pregnancyBetween and 2011-14,who the [email protected] of abortion clinics decreased in 25 states. Kentucky and head,common it appears and that current the hope law of is pro-life unclear. advocates Such and abortions despair of are astate, combination and has of been potent introduced medications in at that least cause eight the other death states and this expulsion year. of an sented; He is re-presented. When Grace and Truth are jointly shared with the culture, the need help.” pro-abortion activists are both warranted. But the Court left intact what it considered the central holding of Roe, that “a state Continued on page 7 (right) unborn child and should be reported.” Senate Vote: 30-6; House Vote: 75-19. Sen. Mills GRACE: Like the Israelite mid-wives in Egypt, Help Centers are saving lives and shaping futures of young mothers Because those serving in these Centers are willing to roll up their sleeves and work, Kentucky can lead this entire nation in the sanctity of life!

To become a state with a comprehensive “culture of life” it takes many people and · ultrasounds and nurse consultations • options counseling, including referrals to debates in Frankfort, it is true that, generally many groups doing the many things necessary. As mentioned previously, Grace and adoption agencies • STI testing/treatment • Men’s programs for new fathers • free speaking, they gravitate to the sanctity of life Truth must both be manifest. Pregnancy Help Centers are the essence of Grace – material resources including: baby/maternity clothes, diapers, baby food, and formula position that is clearly stated in their meeting women at their point of need and serving them without judgement. • advocating our clients through community support and referrals to other services Scriptures. TYes, Kentucky’s Centers do speak Truth to those they serve, but most importantly outside the center’s scope including housing, food, legal help, education • pregnancy, As more and more of these churches they express the care and support that women need in their trial — the Centers offer parenting, and life-skill education • information on women’s health prevention of come on board to manifest Grace and Truth, Grace to their clients. unplanned pregnancies by educating on risks of a sexually active lifesyle • Grief the promise of Kentucky being a light to There are now over 50 Pregnancy Help Center offices that freely serve the assistance for women who regret past pregnancy decisions. the nation on this, and many other issues, hundreds of Kentucky women each year that experience an untimely pregnancy. (See And though not all Centers statewide provide all these services, this list has been becomes more and more believable. map on next page). These centers are funded primarily by contributions from those in compiled and is standard across-the-board for the scope of services of Kentucky The Kentucky has many things going for their areas of service. They are staffed, in part, by numerous volunteers who simply Centers. it in regards to the sanctity of life. Leadership Pregnancy Help Centers dot the Kentucky landscape. want to help the women in need within their communities. When the costs of these health services, material resources, education, and at all levels and in all spheres will be necessary Without doubt, these centers are concerned not only for the unborn child, but also emotional and social support were added together, well over one million dollars of life- because of the tried and true reality that “Nothing moves unless it is pushed.” Fortunately, many Kentuckians are pushing as hard as they can for the goal, “No abortions are done here.” for the mother. They stock their offices with both maternity clothing and baby affirming services are offered free of charge annually in Kentucky (and free of taxpayer clothing, as well as other maternal supplies that can help a young woman make the dollars). And these figures include only 37 of the 50+ centers throughout the state. transition into gracefully bringing a new life into the world and shaping that life. Working side-by-side with Pregnancy Help Centers are churches of all Find the Help Center nearest you. Centers are listed by county. Pregnancy Help Centers’ clients receive totally FREE, confidential, and non- denominations, putting their “shoulder to the wheel.” It is important to note that discriminating services that include, but are certainly not limited to: • pregnancy testing Kentucky has over 6,000 Bible-oriented churches. Though not all engage the issues and Adair Agape House Preg. Resource Center Daviess Birthright of Owensboro Laurel A.A. Women's Services Pike Appalachian Pregnancy Care Center agapehouseprc.com birthright.org/owensboro/ www.pregnancyhelpcorbin.orgwww.pregnancyhelpcorbin.org www.appalachianpregnancycare.comwww.appalachianpregnancycare.com th This year marks the 13 year that CHOOSE LIFE license plate dollars have Barren Crossroads Life Center Daviess Care Net PC of Owensboro Laurel Laurel County Life Center Pulaski AIM Pregnancy Center Purchase a supported Pregnancy Help Centers that serve the women of Kentucky. www.crossroadsky.orgwww.crossroadsky.org www.careneto.comwww.careneto.com www.laurelcountylifecenter.orgwww.laurelcountylifecenter.org www.aimpregnancycenterofsomerset.comwww.aimpregnancycenterofsomerset.com The big winners in the “CHOOSE LIFE” license plate project have always Boone Care Net Preg. 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Resource Ctr Wayne HELP Pregnancy Care Center THIS is Unbridled SPIRIT in Kentucky! newbeginningsofwinchester.orgnewbeginningsofwinchester.org www.littleway.orgwww.littleway.org www.cprcky.orgwww.cprcky.org helppregnancycenter.comhelppregnancycenter.com Clay Heart and Soul Life Center Kenton New Hope Center Pendleton New Hope Center Whitley A.A. Women's Services “We can ALL give a little” www.heartandsoulpregnancy.comwww.heartandsoulpregnancy.com www.givingforhope.comwww.givingforhope.com www.givingforhope.comwww.givingforhope.com www.pregnancyhelpcorbin.orgwww.pregnancyhelpcorbin.org 2017 House Bill 2: The Ultrasound Bill by Rep. Jeff Hoover HB2 requires that an abortionist do an ultrasound on every woman seeking an abortion and describe what the ultrasound imaging presents. Kentucky has five pro-life bills “in court” She does not have to look at the ultrasound. Advocates — “It is not truly a medical procedure unless the physician gives the mother ALL of Kentucky is simply doing its part – albeit a LARGE part – in challenging the wisdom of the 1973 Roe v Wade decision. the facts of her condition. Any breach in the process is tantamount to a deliberate deception.” House Vote: 83-12; Senate Vote: 32-5. Rep. Hoover The past two years have been busy in federal courts for Kentucky’s laws body parts to ensure all of the baby has been removed. 2017 Senate Bill 5: 20-Week Abortion Ban by Sen. Brandon Smith that protect life and women. Not only have the ACLU, Planned Parent- After passage, the ACLU and EMW immediately went to federal SB5 prohibits an abortion of a 20-weeks or more fetus because medical assessments indicate that an unborn child feels pain by 20-weeks hood, and EMW Women’s Surgical Center sued the Commonwealth court to defend the practice of live dismemberment and Judge Joseph gestation. Advocates — “Even hardened murderers are not subjected to this ‘cruel and unusual punishment’ of being torn apart limb from over new laws, they have begun to file legal challenges over long- McKinley, a President Clinton appointee, enjoined the new law – limb with no anesthesia.” Senate Vote: 30-6; House Vote: 79-15. Texisting law as well. The result is that five statutes have been holding it until a final ruling. A bench trial was held in Western Sen. Smith challenged. Thus far, all are still being litigated. District Court, Louisville in November, 2018. On May 9 of this year, 2017 Senate Bill 8: Defunding Planned Parenthood by Sen. Max Wise What has prompted the increase in court activity? It was the McKinley ruled that HB 454 was unconstitutional. On May 15, SB8 sets up a tiered funding approach so that federal and regional health care clinics for women receive federal monies first – then, if change in the Kentucky House Leadership, due to the 2016 general Bevin’s attorneys filed notice of appeal with the 6th Circuit Court of there is money leftover, Planned Parenthood receives a share. With this bill, Planned Parenthood likely receives little or no funding. election. (See “TRUTH: Kentucky has led the nation with 10 new pro-life Appeals, and have pledged to go all the way to the Supreme Court. Advocates — “Why should tax dollars be used to support the killing of unborn children?” Senate Vote: 31-6; House Vote: 75-13. bills passed in the last 10 years” on page 2) Based on the reasoning of McKinley’s opinion, some court Sen. Wise The Ultrasound Bill watchers believe the decision is vulnerable to being overturned. The General Assembly passed two pro-life bills in January of Transport and Transfer Statute 2017 and Gov. Bevin signed one into law on Jan. 7, the other on In September of 2018, President Obama appointee Judge Greg 2018 House Bill 454: Banning Dismemberment Abortion by Rep. Addia Wuchner Jan. 9. House Bill 2 – Informed Consent Ultrasound Bill – was the first of the two. The Stivers struck down Kentucky’s Transport and Transfer Agreement Statute. This law, This bill prohibits an abortion that results in the dismemberment, bodily crushing, or human vivisection of the unborn child when the probable ACLU and EMW Women’s Surgical Center immediately challenged the law in Federal which had been in place since 1998, required surgical abortion clinics to have arrange- post-fertilization age of the unborn child is 11 weeks or greater, except in the case of a medical emergency. Advocates — “Animal cruelty District Court in Louisville. ments made with an ambulance company and local hospital to transport and transfer the laws protect animals more than our abortion laws protect or care for an unborn human.” House Vote: 71-11; Senate Vote: 35-1. In September that year, Judge David Hale, a President Obama appointee, struck care of their abortion patients when emergencies arise. Rep. Wuchner down the ultrasound requirement saying it violated physicians’ free speech rights. The Once again, Bevin appealed the federal ruling. Sixteen other states filed a joint 2018 House Concurrent Resolution 152: Honoring Pregnancy Help Centers Attorney General chose not to engage, so Bevin’s attorneys appealed the ruling to the 6th amicus brief supporting the 1998 Kentucky statute. However, Attorney General Andy by Rep. Robert Benvenuti This concurring resolution commended pregnancy help centers for their services (provided free of charge Circuit Court of Appeals. In April of this year, a three-judge panel ruled 2-1 to overturn Beshear, along with 21 attorneys general from other states, filed several amicus briefs and at no cost to the taxpayer) to vulnerable women, men and their families who are faced with an unplanned pregnancy. Advocates — Hale’s decision. The opinion reinstating the need for an ultrasound for informed consent against the statute. “This resolution disapproves of any efforts intended to undermine the ability of the pregnancy help centers to carry out their mission.” prior to an abortion was written by Judge John Bush, a President Trump appointee. Then, in late March of 2019, Planned Parenthood petitioned the Court to find Bevin House Vote: 83-4; Senate Vote: 35-1. On May 20 the plaintiffs (pro-choice advocates) appealed for an en banc decision by in contempt for not issuing an abortion facility license to them. Rep. th the entire 6 Circuit Court of Appeals. Non-Discrimination and Heartbeat Bills 2018 Senate Bill 112: Ban on Telehealth Chemical Abortions by Sen. Ralph Alvarado Banning Dismemberment Abortion Four pro-life bills passed the General Assembly in 2019. Two of them, House Bill 5 – SB112 was designed to expand health care across Kentucky by using the Internet for doctor-patient interaction. The bill requires the Cabinet During the 2018 General Assembly, legislators passed House Bill 454 – Human Non-Discrimination Act and Senate Bill 9 – Heartbeat Bill, were immediately challenged to regulate such telehealth in the Commonwealth. However, an amendment to the bill specifically prohibits medical abortions via the telehealth Rights of the Unborn Child Act. This bill banned the LIVE dismemberment of unborn by the ACLU in federal court. Judge Hale, the same Obama appointee who struck down the children. Currently, dismemberment abortions are allowed on live, pre-born children. The ultrasound law, has enjoined both new laws until the final ruling in district court. connection, making this a significant “pro-life” bill. Advocates — “Doctors should not dispense an abortion pill with only a ‘computer visit.’” Senate Vote: 36-0; House Vote: 65-20. gruesome procedure consists of tearing off body parts in utero, ultimately causing the Because the Attorney General has not weighed-in, each of these five bills that have Sen. Alvarado child to bleed to death. Once the abortion is complete, a staff member re-assembles the been challenged and must be litigated by the Governor’s own legal team. 2019 House Bill 5: Human Rights of the Unborn Non-Discrimination Act by Reps. Melinda Prunty and Nancy Tate HB 5 prohibits abortion based on the sex, race or disability of the unborn child. Advocates — “We States’ momentum building to overturn Roe must resist efforts to create ‘designer babies,’ where children who do not meet certain ‘requirements’ are discarded. A preborn child should not be killed simply because of their sex, race or perceived disability.” House Vote: 67-25; Senate Vote: 32-4. Justices show some willingness to overturn precedent as pro-life efforts targeting the infamous 1973 decision come to a head. Reps. Prunty and Tate On May 14, the five conservative justices of the U.S. Supreme Court joined together to may not prohibit any woman from making the ultimate decision to terminate her preg- 2019 House Bill 148: Post Roe v. Wade Abortion Ban by Rep. Joe Fischer overturn a 40-year-old court precedent because they believed it to be “an incorrect nancy before viability.” It explained that “there is no line other than viability which is Should either Roe v Wade be overturned or an amendment to the Constitution restore Kentucky’s authority to prohibit abortion, this bill would resolution of an important constitutional question.” more workable.” prohibit abortion except for the life or physical health of the mother. Advocates — “Innocent, helpless unborn children should not be denied the Though the case had nothing to do with abortion, the ruling resulted in the four The majority in Casey made clear that they were refraining from overturning Roe basic human right to life. Abortions are being used as birth control and even ‘celebrated’ by their advocates. A society that condones the killing Oliberal justices issuing a warning in their dissent and a media frenzy ensued over the because of stare decisis, a legal doctrine of abiding by court precedent, but the Court’s of its most helpless and innocent members is a society in decline.” House Vote: 69-20; Senate Vote: 32-5. Rep. Fischer possible willingness of those same five justices to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 46-year-old May 14 decision suggests that a majority of the current Court is willing to overturn a case legalizing abortion. case they believe decided an important constitutional question incorrectly. 2019 Senate Bill 9: Fetal Heartbeat Abortion Ban by Sen. Matt Castlen Momentum for overturning Roe has been building since the 1973 case legalized The Court’s Gonzales v. Carhart decision in 2007 upheld the federal ban on partial SB 9 prohibits an abortion after the detection of a heartbeat, except for medical emergencies. Advocates — “If the absence of a heartbeat abortion and established the trimester framework governing when and why states could birth abortion, giving pro-life advocates a major victory and inspiring States to enact a indicates death, then the presence of a heartbeat indicates life. Furthermore, the unborn child has distinctly different DNA than his/her mother. regulate it. wave of new pro-life laws. Therefore, once a heartbeat is detected it is not just about a woman’s body, but abortion is the killing of an innocent individual person. The state In fact, a 1989 U.S. Supreme Court decision saw three justices arguing to abolish Momentum has continued to build at an increasingly swift pace and appears to be has a compelling interest in protecting life.” Senate Vote: 31-6; House Vote: 71-19. Sen. Castlen part of the Roe trimester framework and a fourth justice arguing to overturn the case coming to a head. Senate Bill 50: Abortion Prescription Reporting altogether. As National Geographic’s “In The Womb” movie explained in 2007, “using new 3D 2019 by Sen. Robby Mills Planned Parenthood v. Casey then came close to overturning Roe in 1992, but and even 4D scanning techniques, a window has opened on the womb.” This could have SB 50 clarifies in law that medications given by a physician with the intent of causing an abortion must be reported as an abortion and instead opted for significantly modifying the trimester framework. The Court declared implications for the workability of a line other than viability. included in the statistical reporting done by the Kentucky Bureau of Vital Statistics. Advocates — “Chemical abortions are becoming more that “in practice it undervalues the State’s interest in potential life.” Between 2011-14, the number of abortion clinics decreased in 25 states. Kentucky and common and current law is unclear. Such abortions are a combination of potent medications that cause the death and expulsion of an But the Court left intact what it considered the central holding of Roe, that “a state Continued on page 7 (right) unborn child and should be reported.” Senate Vote: 30-6; House Vote: 75-19. Sen. Mills TRUTH: Kentucky has led the nation with 10 As I see it . . . The Value of EVERY Life new pro-life bills passed in the last three years People should be able to make choices free from the moral restraints of the religious views room, intentionally ending the life of another with the same After a 10-year drought on pro-life legislation, the “flood gates” opened as legislators moved forward to play “catch-up.” of others. That’s what liberals and even libertarians have long argued because, after all, condition. “you can’t legislate morality.” However, every law is just that – a moral decision. The The meaning of life has also been impacted by the inten- question is “whose morals?” tional resistance we see to the Judeo-Christian ethic in the public Though Kentucky has been a “pro-life state” for several decades, with polls in the late campaigned with a pro-life commitment, but Joyce Ostrander 1990s suggesting that 70 to 80 percent of Kentuckians favored restrictions on abortion, his election had no impact on the life issue in Here are the ten POur country’s guiding documents are replete with moral principles – statements about square. “Separation of church and state” has become the antidote it was not until the last few years that pro-life legislation has flourished. Legislation, of the 2016 General Assembly because Speaker pro-life bills what is important, what is “valued.” Based on moral principles, American colonists to any policy suggestion offered by people of faith. Denying the relevance of course, is on the Truth side of the “Grace and Truth equation.” It establishes plumb Stumbo still maintained power in the declared they had a right to found a new nation. They included “the right to life” religious ethic for our policy decisions is not only historically and legally passed in and the principle that rights are endowed to us by “Our Creator.” baseless, it also instructs society’s view of life. linesT for the care of both the unborn and their mothers. Without doubt, the motivation of House . . . by a 53 to 47 majority. new laws can be compassion (Grace) for both mother and child, but the overarching Then, in the Fall of 2016, an So, what happened when our nation’s foundational moral principals were A faith paradigm provides meaning and purpose for the struggles, the the last ignored in public policy decisions? In the name of liberation, we claimed we accomplishments, the joys and the sacrifices of life. Even without knowing impact of laws are Truth. amazing thing happened – pro-life Even though Kentucky has been strongly pro-life since the 1990’s, various political legislators were elected from one end three should not be subject to the moral restraints of someone else’s religion, and why “bad things happen to good people” people of faith know there is an leaders after the turn of the century kept all pro-life legislation from coming to the of the state to the other. Even the years: established the “right ultimate design and purpose to their life. In essence, the acknowledgement of to end life” calling it “Our Creator” gives life meaning and purpose. House Floor for debate Speaker, Greg Stumbo, lost his seat. So, what happened when our nation’s and a vote. In 2004, the The election resulted in an entire “reproductive choice” and If “Our Creator” is no longer welcome in the public square, if faith is only a private foundational moral principals were “assisted suicide.” matter and irrelevant to public policy, the very foundation that gives meaning and purpose last significant piece of Legislation, of course, is on the Truth side of “flip” of the House – from a 53-47 ignored in public policy decisions? pro-life legislation was the Grace and Truth equation. Democrat majority to a 36-64 Proponents would say to life is eliminated. Therefore, life has no intrinsic meaning and purpose. That too is now passed before a 10-year Legislation establishes plumb lines for the Republican majority. these are private decisions that arbitrary. moratorium in the House care of both the unborn and their mothers. That evening, Sen. Ray Jones (D-Pikeville) had this to say on KET’s election cover- should be made between a When the Soviet Union dissolved, Russian leaders asked American Christians to teach would take place on all age, as the returns were indicating the remarkable shift: “It is obvious that the Democratic patient and their physician. But are they only private decisions? Is there no public the Bible in their public schools. They were desperate for meaning and hope because life new pro-life bills. message in Kentucky is off. We have lost values voters. We have lost social conservatives consequence to these decisions? had so little value in the Soviet Union once the Government eliminated faith from the There’s the obvious consequence, in the case of abortion, to unborn children. public dialogue. The 2004 bill was Rep. Bob Damron’s (D-Nicholasville) House Bill 108 – “Fetal that had historically voted Democratic. And we really have to look at the direction, not There is also a second, less obvious, consequence. Since the law is a teacher, the Since our law now teaches that “life has no inherent value” and “life has no meaning Homicide Bill” – authorizing the prosecution of someone who had killed a pregnant only of the Kentucky Democratic Party, but the National Democratic Party . . .” woman with two counts of homicide, because this bill stated that unless it was an With Speaker Stumbo out of the House and Republicans now in control, the second consequence is what abortion and assisted suicide teach us about the value of life or purpose,” is it any wonder that many of our younger people are unmotivated, aimless, abortion doctor, the killing of an unborn child was a homicide. floodgates were opened and pro-life bills were being offered in both Chambers and in our culture. hopeless or depressed? That we see an uptick in drug abuse, suicide, violence and disdain Nationally, the Republicans had established their “pro-life plank” in their Party many were being considered, debated and passed. The value of life has become situational, not intrinsic. Now, your life is only valuable for one another? if you are wanted or if you still choose to live. Therefore, the value of life has Decisions individuals about life make are not simply private. They are decisions that platform, and the Democrats – as a national Party – have moved to a strong “pro- In the first Session following the 2016 election of legislative members, the House every choice” position. That was problematic for many Kentuckians because the vast and Senate passed two pro-life bills in the first five days (along with several other bills), become negotiable or subjective – arbitrary, not inherent. impact the entire society. They prove or disprove, confirm or majority of voters were Democrats, . . . and they were pro-life Christians. working on a Saturday in an unprecedented moved to get them through both Chambers. There is no other way to interpret parents mourning the loss of a miscarriage in one deny the value and meaning of all life and of every life in America. Starting in 2005, Speaker of the House Jody Richards (D-Bowling Green) followed In the 2017 Session, three more pro-life bills passed. Then, in the 2019 Session, an treatment room while parents arrange the “termination” of their unborn child in another or a doctor administering drugs to prolong or improve the life of one patient then, in the next the will of the Caucus and the national Party and allowed no pro-life bills onto the additional four pro-life bills were passed and signed into law. (See bills listed - right) House Floor, whether they were initiated by the Senate or by the House. Now, with states across the nation passing strong pro-life legislation, there is When Greg Stumbo (D-Prestonsburg) took over as Speaker in 2009, he continued serious speculation that the U.S. Supreme Court could choose to re-examine the entire Continued from page 6 on the same course — no new pro-life bills allowed for debate or vote. 1973 Roe v Wade decision, perhaps allowing each state to decide its own policy. If that five other states are actually down to just one abortion provider. In 2015, a dark horse candidate won the Governor’s office, Matt Bevin. He had happens, House Bill 148, passed in 2019, becomes critical. (See HB148 listed - right) As of March, over 250 bills restricting abortion have been filed in 41 states during 2019. Nearly half are aimed at banning NATIONAL TRENDS IN STATE LAWS abortion in some or all circumstances. Pain-Capable Unborn Child Bills – Kentucky and at least 16 other states have Kentucky is a leading state in GRACE and TRUTH continued from page 1 Forty-three states prohibit abortions, generally except when necessary to protect the woman’s life or health, after a specified enacted legislation prohibiting abortion after the unborn child is 20 weeks old, when Grace – words and deeds spoken and done in love. culture will change . . . because Jesus is present. point in pregnancy. Fourteen draw the line at viability, the science indicates they may feel pain. In short, the American Civil War happened because the Church was not able to fully “There is nothing compassionate about terminating an unborn child’s life or subjecting earliest point allowed; six do so at the earliest ages of viability; Unborn Non-Discrimination Acts – Kentucky again is a leader. 14 states have en- do its work. It’s true that some of the Church cared about slavery, but not enough to have his/her mother to the painful reality that she made such a decision. There is nothing and 24 draw the line before viability in a direct challenge to Roe. full sway of God’s Grace and Truth. truthful about saying an unborn child is just a ‘blob of tissue’ or denying that he/she is On May 15, Alabama’s governor signed a law making acted laws meant to prohibit abortions sought because of the characteristics of the unborn Let that NOT happen with the issue of our day – the issue of abortion. The Church in alive or has God-given potential,” said Kent Ostrander, executive director of The Family performing an abortion at any stage of pregnancy a felony. child. Kentucky and three other states prohibited it based on sex, race, or genetic anomaly. Kentucky must rise up and deliver Grace to those in need and Truth to everyone. Foundation. “We need There are more than twenty court cases in the pipeline that could Eight states prohibit based on sex alone. Two states only based on genetic anomaly. Consider the woman caught in the act of adultery: After those who would stone her exactly the opposite – To receive a free, bimonthly newsletter challenge Roe, if they make it to the U.S. Supreme Court. A had left, Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you.” (Total Grace). And then, “Go and speaking the Truth Court which now has a conservative majority. Live Dismemberment Ban – Kentucky and at least 10 other states have enacted laws sin no more.” (The Whole Truth – the uncomfortable fact that she was a sinner.) These about the living, (like this one) updating you on what’s States are beginning to ensure they have a policy in place for prohibiting the live dismemberment of an unborn child after a certain age. two brief phrases that conveyed both His Grace and Truth changed her life. unborn child and going on in Frankfort, please call or email: if Roe is overturned and authority is returned to the states. Speaking Grace without Truth would have allowed her to continue in her wrongful offering honest Kentucky and eighteen others have laws in place that will place Fetal Heartbeat Bills – Kentucky and seven other states have enacted legislation behavior. Speaking Truth without Grace would have simply condemned her. Both, Compassion to those 859-255-5400 restrictions on abortion if that occurs. banning abortion after the unborn child’s heartbeat is detectable, which usually occurs at together, brought God’s life into her life. caught in an untimely As America anxiously waits for everything to come to a six weeks gestation. Similar legislation has passed one legislative chamber in another When Grace and Truth are brought forth, Jesus is in the midst of it. He is repre- pregnancy and who [email protected] head, it appears that the hope of pro-life advocates and despair of state, and has been introduced in at least eight other states this year. sented; He is re-presented. When Grace and Truth are jointly shared with the culture, the need help.” pro-abortion activists are both warranted. Special Sanctity of Life Issue The Kentucky Memorial for the Unborn comforts The Kentucky men and women who’ve lost an unborn child Abortion is perhaps the most difficult adversity a woman can experience. This Memorial offers a unique place of remembrance & closure.