“Even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of God's creation, made in his own image, destined to live forever, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect.”   - Pope Francis

A Dark Day in America
1. On September 24, the House of Representatives voted to pass what Archbishop Naumann called “the most extreme pro-abortion bill our nation has ever seen". You can read his statement here. The so-called Women’s Health Protection Act would: 

• Allow abortion on demand nationwide throughout every stage of pregnancy  
• Ban pro-life laws in every state and local government  
• Force Americans to support abortions with their tax dollars 
• Likely eliminate conscience protections for doctors.

All but one House Democrat voted for the bill and all House Republicans voted against. You can contact your Representative today either to thank her (if you live on Staten Island) for voting against H.R. 3755 or to express strong, but respectful, disagreement with their vote for the bill while urging him/her to reconsider support for this radical bill. 

Please also contact our Senators to strongly urge their opposition to the Senate version of this bill (S. 1975) when it comes up for a vote.  It is not expected to gain a sufficient majority to pass in the Senate, but we should not take any chances with such a dangerous bill. 

2. Sadly, yesterday, a federal judge suspended the Texas Heartbeat law which banned abortions after 6 weeks. Since Sept 1, the law is believed to have saved about 5000 mothers and their unborn children from abortion. The ruling will likely be appealed by the State. 

Hope to overturn Roe v Wade
Pray for Dobbs

The Women's Health Protection Act is a sign of the unease among the pro-abortion forces with the recent pro-life victories in Texas and upcoming Dobbs vs Jackson decision at the US Supreme Court which will determine whether or not a law banning abortion after 15 weeks in Mississippi will stand. 

This decision could potentially overturn 
Roe v Wade and Planned Parenthood vs Casey 
and increase protection for the unborn in the United States.

Oral arguments in the case have been scheduled for December 1, 2021 and a decision is expected by June 2022. For an excellent analysis of the case, see Ed Mechmann's blogpost. 

This is a critical moment in the pro-life movement, and we must respond with prayer, fasting, and witness. Please stay tuned for more information about a dedicated campaign of prayer and fasting for the Supreme Court during the coming months as we await the outcome of the momentous decision. 

INTERFAITH INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR 
Thursday, October 14 at 2:00 PM 

Hear from national faith leaders and legal experts on:
   - Why Dobbs is important -- from both a legal and a biblical perspective;
   - Why Christians are joining across the country to pray and fast;
   - How you can get involved and encourage others to get involved
To register:  https://www.prayfordobbs.com/ 

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