"At first glance it looks like a poster for a horror film — perhaps The Omen VI: He’s Coming to Get You."
Terry Sanderson,
National Secular Society (U.K.).
Reaction to ultrasound image of unborn baby used in pro life media initiative.
What student unions and university administrations do not want students to see:
Abortion OK in the case of fetal anomoly? Watch this before you answer:
Think abortion is a simple procedure that helps, and not hurts, women? Think again:
Kelowna Right to Life to Partake in Major Community Volunteers Initiative.
The Kelowna Right to Life Society will be taking part in a community initiative intended to promote volunteer-based organizations in the Central Okanagan. The 2010 Okanagan Volunteer Opportunities Fair will be held Saturday, September 18 at the Parkinson Recreation Centre from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and is being sponsored by the Kelowna Community Resource Centre. The event is an annual one that showcases volunteer organizations and attempts to match up people who wish to volunteer with the appropriate agency.
Aside from having an informational booth set up at the fair, some organizations - including KRTL - will be participating in a new event touted as "volunteer speed matching." This new dimension to the fair is similar to the speed-dating concept in which the organization will have a short amount of time to pitch their volunteer opportunities to several interested volunteers. Also included is a promotional spot in a special September edition of Beyond 50 Magazine featuring all registered organizations. The edition will feature a front page photo of current volunteers from the various agencies. Adrianna Knuth will be representing the Kelowna Right to Life Society.
The Fair typically attracts about 1000 people along with several members of the media, offering an outstanding opportunity to announce and mainstream the pro life message. Click here to visit the Kelowna Community Resources website.
KRTL Charity Golf Tournament a Success.
Just Over 70 Attend Annual Event.
Just under 40 golfers took to the fairways at the beautiful Shadow Ridge Golf Club this past weekend to take part in the annual Golf for Life Charity Classic. Another 30 joined in for the dinner evening portion of the event. The fundraising tournament is held annually by the Kelowna Right to Life Society and features well-known guest speakers. This year, award-winning journalist Terry O'Neill conveyed his past and current experiences in the pro life movement and offered his views on how to battle the scourge of abortion in our country.
The crowd was entertained by Monaco and Caleb Krohn, two young siblings who spend countless hour practicing the violin and perform often for local church events. Meanwhile the Gorges brothers claimed the lowest score in the tournament, while the team headed up by National Campus Life Network Director Renee Schmitz walked away with a prize for the most honest team. BC Campaign Life Coalition President John Hof was also in attendance, making the trip from the Langley. Hof has made the effort to support the tournament all 3 years it has been held.
This year's event attracted about 30% more people than last and raised approximately $3,000 for the Kelowna Right to Life Society. Click here for photos of the KRTL Golf for Life Charity Classic 2010.
Report - June Silent Siege.
The Siege returned to KGH in June.
On Saturday June 19, Bound for Life Kelowna Chapter held its 9th Silent Siege across from Kelowna General Hospital on Pandosy Street. About 25 people took part in the hour of prayer, asking God to end abortion in Kelowna and across the nation.
Although the BC Government decided that it would keep abortion statistics in the province under wraps indefinitely, it is estimated that between 700 and 1000 unborn babies are violently murdered in the womb every year in this city alone. Across Canada, more than 100,000 babies meet their deaths at the business end of the abortionists' instruments.
Next month's Siege is scheduled for Saturday July 17th at the top of Knox Mountain. The location provides a picturesque view of the city and will encourage participants to imagine covering Kelowna with prayer.
Click here for photos of the June 2010 Silent Siege.
Pro Abort Goes Ballistic at Pro Life Demonstration.
Violence was threatened and signs were attacked, but nobody hurt.
Last Friday, a defender of the violent practice of killing unborn children for the sake of convenience (aka pro abort) lunged at a pro life sign and proceeded to go ballistic after coming across pro lifers displaying graphic images of aborted babies across the street from a death camp. The intersection is at Broadway and Commercial Drive in Vancouver, a very busy spot near a major transit station and plenty of commercial activity. The attack came just 3 days after Rev. Anthony van Hee was threatened with broken bones and even death for protesting abortion on Parliament Hill in Ottawa and the day after highly successful Marches for Life took place across Canada.
Our not-so-friendly neighbourhood pro abort could not control his emotions as he lashed out at pro lifers perfectly capable of defending themselves and even other, more elderly protesters. He appeared possessed by rage as he was incapable of engaging in calm conversation and was becoming more and more enraged as the minutes went by.
The "tolerant, calm, open-minded, accepting, and reasonable" representative of the so-called "peaceful" "pro choice" movement insisted that the pro lifers leave "his" neighbourhood, f&*^ off, and even "hurry up and die." He repeatedly kicked, grabbed for, hit, and attempted to deface the private property of the pro lifers.
He was eventually subdued and told to be on his way by a bystander who was concerned that 2 small children in the area were getting upset by Mr. Abortion's bizarre behavior. Police were called but arrived on the scene too late to track down the assailant.
After the incident, the pro lifers debriefed about what had just happened. Although they were a little shaken up, nobody was hurt and all were determined to return to the site to demonstrate as they have been doing the past several years. Marlon Bartram, the individual most targeted by the aggressive abortionist, said as he pointed to the abortion mill across the street, "what they do to me out here is nothing compared to what they do to the little children in there. I am not the least bit deterred. I will take whatever they are willing to do to me, to stand for the children."
The last half of the attack was caught on video. Link embedded in the photo above.
March for Life 2010
Victoria March for Life 2010 draws thousands.
Organizers estimate that at least 2500 people came out to take part in the 3rd annual BC March for Life in Victoria on May 13, 2010. Young, old, black and white streamed down Douglas Street to the Legislative Buildings on a brilliant afternoon, attracting stares from pedestrians, cat calls from anti-life onlookers, and thumbs-up from supporters.
With the aid of a police escort, the pro lifers clogged Government Street, which was closed to traffic for the 30 minute walk from Centennial Square. At the legislative building, a number of guest speakers, including Kamloops Bishop Monroe, Jojo Ruba from the Centre for Bioethical Reform, student activist Minerva Macapagal, Rachel Daniels, and Rev. Dr. Robert Fitterer energized the largely youthful crowd.
For the first time in the three years the event has happened, small graphic images of aborted babies could be seen. Of course, the imagees met with some opposition from abortionists on the street, and even from one or two organizers of the event. Apparently, they were unaware that the images would make an appearance, and had specifically planned to leave them out. In Ottawa, meanwhile, the group Show the Truth regularly shows several large images of the truth at the annual March for Life in that city.
Some media personnel could also be seen, including a camera man from the A Channel interviewing event organizer and head of the National Campus Life Network Western division Renee Schmitz, and several photographers. Schmitz was also interviewed on local radio station 1070 am shortly after the march.
Click here for several photos of the March for Life 2010 in Victoria, B.C.
Silent Siege this Saturday
Kelowna Secondary School site of upcoming Silent Siege.
Bound4Life Kelowna Chapter has chosen Kelowna Secondary School on Ethel Street as the site for the May edition of their monthly Silent Siege. Dozens of young pro lifers are expected to turn out for the event, scheduled to take place from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. It is unclear whether or not any school events are scheduled for Saturday, but organizer Jamie Reid explains that the purpose is not to garner exposure for the pro life cause, but to cover a particular location with prayer opposing abortion.
Statistics routinely show that teenagers represent a sizeable percentage of those submitting to abortion. Up to 20% of all abortions are performed on women under the age of 18. As well, "sex education," the media, and peer pressure continue to contribute to the rising number of teens engaging in sexual intercourse at younger and younger ages.
For more information on how you can take part in May's Silent Siege, contact Bound4Life at 250 764-2182.
Over-hyped expectations, misinformation, and even intentional deception have all clouded the debate surrounding embryonic stem cell research. Over the past few years, however, many exciting advances in adult stem cell research combined with the lack thereof in embryonic stem cell research have begun to bring many people around. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a statement in an attempt to clear up the confusion once and for all. Click on the image to read this important and enlightening document.
Throughout history, judgments from the highest courts in the land have, tragically, come down on the wrong side of "personhood" cases. Women, Blacks, Jews all have felt the sting of being excluded from the human family by our law-makers. Now, it’s the unborn’s turn. Download the "Persons" poster here!
If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, there are people who understand and care. They understand that your situation is not easy, by any means. You may be feeling confusion, utter loneliness, and even terror as you face your unplanned pregnancy. Know the facts about all the choices in front in you. Please, consider allowing us the opportunity to help. You are not alone.
Abortion is a profound and deeply meaningful act that can leave women, men, grandparents, brothers and sisters hurting in a myriad of ways for months, years, and even decades. Depression, guilt, remorse, anger, and unresolved grief are just a few of the emotional difficulties commonly experienced after abortion. If you or somebody you know is suffering from a
past abortion but does not know who to turn to, there is help.
About Us
Kelowna Right to Life is a non-profit charitable organization working to educate the public about the realities and consequences of abortion and euthanasia.
Upholding strong moral values and the promotion of traditional family structures are fundamental elements of this work.
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Kelowna Right to Life believes that the civilization of a society is measured by the care and protection given to its weakest members. We reject the anti-life philosophy that offers death as a solution to human suffering,
especially when the label "choice" is used for the killing of pre-natal infants, so-called "useless" members of society, and the infirm and aged.
Our great City of Kelowna ought not continue to tolerate the killing of defenseless unborn children in our own hospital. It is our duty as citizens of good conscience to speak on behalf of the voiceless, to stand for those who cannot defend themselves, and to oppose the horrific injustice of abortion scarring the women, men, and families of our community.
Please support the efforts of Kelowna Right to Life in their attempt to educate the public on the reality of abortion, euthanasia, assisted suicide, embryonic stem cell research, and other anti-life issues.
Throughout history, judgments from the highest courts in the land have, tragically, come down on the wrong side of "personhood" cases. Women, Blacks, Jews all have felt the sting of being excluded from the human family by our law-makers. Now, it’s the unborn’s turn. Download the "Persons" poster
