National Sanctity of Life Week

National Sanctity of Life Week

January 18-24 2009

“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:13-14 (NIV)

The Christian Action Council Education and Ministries Fund, which is today known as Care Net, asked President Ronald

Reagan to create a special day to focus on the intrinsic value of human life and the fundamental right to life, as recognized by the American Founding Fathers. In 1983, President Reagan issued a proclamation establishing a National Sanctity of Human Life Sunday (SOHLS). Since 1983, the SOHLS proclamation has also been issued by Presidents George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush. The National Sanctity of Human Life Sunday is held on the 3^rd Sunday in January, the Sunday proceeding the day on which the Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions were handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court on January 22, 1973.

Abortion Statistics

“…Now chose life, so that you and your children may live…Deut. 30:19

Abortion is the leading cause of death in the African-American community. It surpasses heart disease, cancer, accidents, violent crimes, and AIDS.

Did you know:

According to the Guttmacher Institute, black women are more than 5 times as likely as white women to have an abortion.

On average, 1,876 black babies are aborted every day in the United States

Minority women constitute only about 13% of the female population (age15-44) in the United States, but they underwent approximately 36% of the abortions.

One in four babies die by choice (Physicians for Life)

At current rates, 1 in 3 American women will have and abortion by age 45 (Guttmacher Institute)

In a study of post-abortion patients only 8 weeks after their abortion, researchers found that 44% complained of nervous disorders, 36% had experienced sleep disturbances, and 31% had regrets about their decision.

If you or someone you know is considering abortion, I hope they (you) reconsider. It is a decision that has spiritual, physical, and mental consequences. God loves us and has purpose for our lives and the lives of the unborn, no matter the circumstances in which they are born. The Bible states, “The Lord hath called me from the womb: from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name.” Isaiah 49:1 KJV. For those who have had an abortion–God forgives!

“I, even I am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more.” Isaiah 43:25.Please remember in your prayers those who protect the unborn and mothers who are at the brink of a life changing decision. For more information:

www.care-net.org www.abort73.com www.abortionrecoveryinternational.org www.sistersofthefaith.com