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Arkansas House Committee Approves Partial-Birth Abortion Ban
Little Rock, AR (LifeNews.com) -- The Arkansas House Public Health, Labor and Welfare Committee on Thursday approved legislation to ban the partial-birth abortion procedure. House Bill 2536 by Rep. Bill Pritchard, R-Elkins, would only allow the abortion procedure if necessary to save the life of the mother, a situation that never occurs. Rep. Stephen Bright, R-Maumelle, said that the procedure was never needed, that Caesarian section was always an option and that his wife had required that procedure last week. Bright was acting as chairman of the committee in the absence of the regular chairman, according to a Southwest Arkansas Times report. Rita Sklar, director of the Arkansas chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union admitted the legislation was crafted in a way that "could very well pass constitutional muster."

Catholic Church in Spain Launches Stem Cell Research Initiative
Madrid, Spain (LifeNews.com) -- The Catholic Church in Spain is launching a new campaign to oppose embryonic stem cell research because it involves the destruction of human life. The Spanish Socialist government is currently considering legislation allowing researchers even greater ability to destroy human embryos. With the slogan "We were all embryos once," church officials plan to distribute millions of brochures touting their pro-life position. "Can one experiment on human beings ... when that experiment brings the death of that human being? Can we eliminate a human being to benefit another? The church's position is clear: 'no,'" Secretary General of the Bishops' Conference Juan Antonio Martinez Camino said.

Lutherans for Life Holds Annual Convention, Adopts New Strategic Plan
Cincinnati, OH (LifeNews.com) -- Lutherans from the United States and Canada gathered in Cincinnati for the national conference of Lutherans for Life, which celebrated its 25th anniversary this year. Based in Nevada, Iowa, LFL now has 15 state/regional federations, 150 local chapters, and 745 Life Ministry Coordinators nationwide. Dr. Jean Garton, co-founder and President emeritus of the organization, addressed the conference attendees in her keynote address, drawing attention to the need for truthfulness in the abortion debate. Dr. Garton said that mane who promote abortion "disguise what is happening." LFL's newly adopted strategic plan was also detailed, in which new materials will be produced in a variety of formats for Sunday schools, Vacation Bible schools, and high schools.


Enter your email address to receive news from LifeNews.com via email. Do you prefer to receive news daily or weekly? Daily Weekly Do you favor or oppose legal abortion? Favor Oppose Click here to make a PayPal donation to LifeNews.com!	LIFENEWS.COM NEWS IN BRIEF Arkansas House Committee Approves Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Little Rock, AR (LifeNews.com) -- The Arkansas House Public Health, Labor and Welfare Committee on Thursday approved legislation to ban the partial-birth abortion procedure. House Bill 2536 by Rep. Bill Pritchard, R-Elkins, would only allow the abortion procedure if necessary to save the life of the mother, a situation that never occurs. Rep. Stephen Bright, R-Maumelle, said that the procedure was never needed, that Caesarian section was always an option and that his wife had required that procedure last week. Bright was acting as chairman of the committee in the absence of the regular chairman, according to a Southwest Arkansas Times report. Rita Sklar, director of the Arkansas chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union admitted the legislation was crafted in a way that "could very well pass constitutional muster." Catholic Church in Spain Launches Stem Cell Research Initiative Madrid, Spain (LifeNews.com) -- The Catholic Church in Spain is launching a new campaign to oppose embryonic stem cell research because it involves the destruction of human life. The Spanish Socialist government is currently considering legislation allowing researchers even greater ability to destroy human embryos. With the slogan "We were all embryos once," church officials plan to distribute millions of brochures touting their pro-life position. "Can one experiment on human beings ... when that experiment brings the death of that human being? Can we eliminate a human being to benefit another? The church's position is clear: 'no,'" Secretary General of the Bishops' Conference Juan Antonio Martinez Camino said. Lutherans for Life Holds Annual Convention, Adopts New Strategic Plan Cincinnati, OH (LifeNews.com) -- Lutherans from the United States and Canada gathered in Cincinnati for the national conference of Lutherans for Life, which celebrated its 25th anniversary this year. Based in Nevada, Iowa, LFL now has 15 state/regional federations, 150 local chapters, and 745 Life Ministry Coordinators nationwide. Dr. Jean Garton, co-founder and President emeritus of the organization, addressed the conference attendees in her keynote address, drawing attention to the need for truthfulness in the abortion debate. Dr. Garton said that mane who promote abortion "disguise what is happening." LFL's newly adopted strategic plan was also detailed, in which new materials will be produced in a variety of formats for Sunday schools, Vacation Bible schools, and high schools.