Despite a relatively low amount of media coverage, you have likely run across the case of Kermit Gosnell, the Philadelphia abortion doctor (labeled a monster) who ran what many have called a 'house of horrors' abortion mill. Last month, he was convicted on three counts of first-degree murder and one count of involuntary manslaughter, and was sentenced to life in prison. But, … [Read more...]
Is #Gosnell #INHUMAN?
Happening now is the #INHUMAN TweetFest, from 8am-8pm in whatever timezone you happen to inhabit. The goal of this event is to raise awareness about late-term abortion. A legitimate question was raised on the event page by Sandra: "Is this supposed to be 'Inhumane'? It just seems a little strange to call another person inhuman when he is indeed human. It is his behavior that … [Read more...]
The Strange Story of Dr. Kermit Gosnell and the National Press (Part 3)
The press (news media) is very good at covering big stories. News managers decide what stories are big enough to warrant extended coverage with multiple reporters bringing a wide variety of angles to the stories. Notice the words - "news managers decide." That's a key to understanding why the national press has decided not to cover the Gosnell trial as a BIG story. … [Read more...]
The Strange Story of Dr. Kermit Gosnell and the National Press (Part 2)
While the murder trial of abortion provider Dr. Kermit Gosnell is receiving a little more national media attention than when the trial began, the press is still missing the point of the story. Abortion is not an issue of the cleanliness of the clinic or the safety of the women undergoing the abortion or the qualifications of the people assisting Dr. Gosnell in performing … [Read more...]
The Strange Story of Dr. Kermit Gosnell and the National Press
"Why isn't the national press reporting about the Gosnell trial?" Several of my friends on Facebook asked that question recently. Here was my quick response to one of them. … [Read more...]
The Gosnell Trial and Destroying the Image of God
Kirsten Powers’ recent article on the trial of abortion “doctor” Kermit Gosnell, which ran in the April 11th edition of USA Today, is something not to be missed. Powers rightly calls out the odd suppression and, in some cases, revisionism being practiced by the media where the current Pennsylvania abortion trial is concerned. Her concerns are echoed by others such as Jon Healey … [Read more...]
ISWA University!
By Sarah Ankenman, president of ISWA. Hey y'all! Check out our brand new ISWA U curriculum designed specifically for the busy Christian who wants to be equipped to give answers for the hope that lies within! ISWA U will equip and train you in basic Apologetics and provide you with the resources to go even deeper in your study of why you believe what you believe. In the world … [Read more...]
Politicians, Legislation, Value of Life and Morality.
The NSW Greens say people whose religious views are blocking voluntary euthanasia laws are making the lives of vulnerable people even more wretched and should butt out. "It's time they recognised they are in the minority and got out of the way," Greens MP Cate Faehrmann said in this article. Here is a letter I have since sent to our relevant politicians to help better … [Read more...]
Happy two year anniversary to the CAA!
Today marks the two year anniversary of the Christian Apologetics Alliance. It is remarkable to see the growth of this all-volunteer organization in such a short span of time!: *2,000+ members in the Facebook group *Dozens of contributors to the CAA blog, with over 100,000 total page views *Dozens of bloggers collaborating together in the Apologetics Blogger … [Read more...]
The Rise of the Alincolnists
The 16th President of the United States has grown in popularity in recent months with major Hollywood Blockbusters such as Lincoln and New York Times bestsellers such as Killing Lincoln. In fact, it’d be safe to say that Abraham Lincoln is regarded as one of the greatest and most respected American Presidents to date. Yet new evidence has come to light questioning the … [Read more...]