The Crooked Circus: FOCA

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

FOCA

I have read the proposed bill on a Federal web site that I can not find now, go figure, I should have written it down for anyone who wants to see it. I received an e-mail stating many heinous acts this Freedom of Choice Act would allow, and chose to remove those that were not 100 % accurate, or not provided for in the amendment. Remaining are those portions that are true according to the bill. I have also verified Obama's stance and support of this bill and included a link to a petition site. The video they show on the site is not the full interview, but the full 23 minute interview can be found on utube. I got bored. Anyway, this is a huge deal and I would encourage you, if you feel so inclined, to research and petition this amendment yourself. I typed in "Freedom of Choice Act Amendment" or just "FOCA" and was able to get a great deal of information. I do not believe any of it is gospel truth, but I was able to research what both sides are saying and come to my own conclusion based on contradictions and the one government site I did find. Basically it does provide even partial birth abortion (where a full term baby is anesthetized and taken apart and delivered) if a doctor says it is necessary, as well as any abortion in the first 6 months without restriction. It also makes it possible for a physician refusing to perform any abortion provided for in the amendment to be sued and even lose his or her license. The following is the portion of the e-mail I have researched and proven to be accurate myself. Removed are the portions that were lies or partial truths (i.e. a child with a clubbed foot would be left to die in a corner of the hospital). I do not wish to offend any one and hope I do not, but I also do not want this to go unchecked or unopposed. Instead, if you agree with the petition to oppose this amendment, I have included one site, but there are many to chose from, feel free to find your own.

As most of you know Obama made a public announcement that he is going to sign the Freedom Of Choice Act, which will allow all types of abortions including partial birth abortions (third trimester abortion on a viable fetus that would otherwise survive). This Bill may also make it mandatory for doctors and nurses to perform this murderous act even if they do not want to do so.
Catholic Bishops have pleaded with Obama not to go ahead with this horrible murder of innocent babies. They have also told Obama that if he persists in signing this Bill which would require even Catholic Hospitals to perform these acts of murder, they will have no choice but to close all Catholic Hospitals. (this is a partial truth, they will not have to close as long as no one sues them to the point they can no longer stay opened.) Please let us join with these courageous Bishops who will go to any length to change Obama's mind. Please take a minute to sign this statement and let our voices be heard.
Please let your family and friends know about this Bill and ask them to also sign this petition. Even those who voted for Obama would not want him to sign this Bill if they knew the extent of it. "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good people do nothing"Click on the link below to sign petition:

http://www.fightfoca.com/

1 comment:

Meesa said...: Thanks for the info. Chris and I both signed the petition!; January 18, 2009 at 2:38 PM

What about "Mormons"?

Most of you know we are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS or Mormon). Some may wonder why, so we thought we would answer a few questions. First of all, the LDS church is not to be confused with the FLDS church, which supports and actively practices thing such as poligomy. As members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints we do not and have not practiced plural marriage in well over 100 years. Obviously long before we were born! In fact, in the LDS faith we believe in "honoring, obeying and sustaining the law" ( 12 th Article of Faith). In our family we make a very open effort to ensure the boys know they need to obey ALL laws of the United States as well as whatever individual State they live in. We also promote respect and support our local and federal authorities. We do not always agree with them, so that means we will fight a cause we feel infringes upon our own religous beliefs or secular freedoms. We do not feel it is ok that pornography, homosexual lifestyles, anarchy or atheism are taught in our schools, or forced upon our religous meetings. (Something the ACLU keeps pushing for, but they won't tell you that.) Yes, these same things are issues the LDS church has taken a firm stand against. One of the reasons we are LDS is we believe teh same things. While we think open prayer in school would be wonderful, we understand others are uncomfortable and do not push issues such as these. If you are ever in our home during a meal time or Family Home Evening (our weekly religous lesson taught in home based on family needs) we will invite you to pray with us and will not take offence if you excuse yourself or want to offer your own prayer, too. As members of the LDS faith, we are taught to love and accept all people and all faiths. Just because we do not agree on doctrine or lifestyle doesn't mean we don't want to be your friends! Some of our dearest friends and family are Jewish, Baptist and Pagan. As long as we can respect our differences, ask questions openly, answer questions honestly and with out being attacked for our beliefs (we promise not to attack yours either), we have no problems with any one. SOOO if you have any questions about our faith, family or anything else, feel free to ask. Also, for more information on the LDS church, you can visit http://www.mormon.org/ and get answers to just about anyting you can think to ask (maybe even some cool stuff you didn't think to ask!)

We love the gospel and strive everyday to grow closer to our Heavenly Father and Savior, Jesus Christ. We follow the council of our sweet prophet, President Thomas S. Monson. We also believe that even with human frailties, these men are called of God. We love them and believe theirs are heavy burdens lightened by our prayers, and that we would never want upon our own shoulders. We also pray for local and Federal government officials.

Below are "The 13 Articles of Faith" that are the basis for our faith. Maybe they will help with questions you may have!

We love you all!!!

The 13 Articles of Faith for Latter Day Saints

Joseph Smith first wrote them in a letter to John Wentworth, editor of the Chicago Democrat, in answer to his request to know what members of the Church believed. The letter became known as the Wentworth Letter and was first published in the Times and Seasons in March 1842. On 10 October 1880, the Articles of Faith were formally accepted as scripture by the vote of the members of the Church.

1 We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.

2 We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression.

3 We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.

4 We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.

5 We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.

6 We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.

7 We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.

8 We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.

9 We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.

10 We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.

11 We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.

12 We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.

13 We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.

by Joseph Smith

My Testimony: by Lacy

I testify Jesus Christ lives. He is the literal Son of God and He loves and knows us all. I believe the gifts of the gospel, repentance and eternal families are rivaled only by the Atonement and Resurection, of which we can all take part if we so desire. There are no secrets found in our faith, but many things we hold sacred and do not allow to be defiled or trampled under the feet of those who refuse to understand. There is nothing here every other person on the planet can not also enjoy if they are willing to pay the price in obdience to secular and spiritual laws governed by God. If you need more information, we can arrange for that, and any answers we do not have or that may not be on the web sites above. (It's pretty complete, though, I have yet to find something missing.) We all spend our lives learning, even the Holy Bible teaches us to continue learning. As the late President Gordon B Hinckley once said in a Conference address: "Come, bring what knowledge you have and let us add to it." That doesn't mean you have to join the church. The answers are for all who desire to know, whatever affiliations they may share. I share this testimony in the sacred name of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.