It has been revealed that Nelson Labour List MP, Maryan Street is intending to submit a Private Member's Bill legalising euthanasia in New Zealand. The Nelson Mail reported on Saturday that the MP would be submitting "an end of life…
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Pro-Life Prayer Intentions March 2012
"A great prayer for life is urgently needed, a prayer which will rise up throughout the world...Let us...discover anew the humility and courage to pray and fast so that power from on high will break down the walls of lies…
Making Reparation for Sins Against Life
As we begin the Lenten journey, it would do us well to stop for a moment and think about not only the state of our own soul, but that of our nation. For it is the laws of our land which allow…
Celebrating Family
Blessed John Paul II wrote in his exhortation Familiaris Consortio "the future of humanity passes by way of the family." Why would that be so? Because it is within the family that children learn to be responsible, caring people who…
Defending Life Without Counting the Cost
March 22nd saw the anniversary of America's Roe v Wade decision (1973) which made abortion legal in the United States. For 39 years, thousands have marched in Washington DC on this day, speaking up for those who have no voice. Asking…
NZ Teens Tend to Be Pro-Life
A poll undertaken in December by Family First suggests that NZ teens and young adults are tending to take a more pro-life position than not. The poll asked 600 New Zealand young people between the ages of 15 to 21 three…
5 Gifts to Build a Culture of Life
'Tis the season for giving. While we think of our loved ones, and those less fortunate than ourselves, spare a thought for what you personally might give throughout 2012 to help build a Culture of Life. Here are 5 top…
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
In 2007 American Susan Wilson stood by and watched another human person commit suicide and then removed the evidence of the assisted suicide. Last year she was charged by New Zealand police for assisting suicide. As a caring nation and…
Salvation Army Support Abortion in Certain Circumstances
The Salvation Army are to be commended for the work they do and the compassion they show for the poor, the weak and the marginalised. At this time of year in particular, they are there for so many people and…
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Contradicting the Value of Preborn Children
Last week tragedy struck a family who were pregnant with 32 week old twins. One twin was found to have a congenital heart defect which for the parents was enough to warrant a death sentence. The "procedure" was duly carried out and one…