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PLANNED PARENTHOOD SPONSORED EDUCATION FAILS: 1 IN 7 PREGNANT AT CHICAGO SCHOOL
Posted: Wednesday October 28, 2009 at 5:48 pm EST by Jeff McLain
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There is an old saying that goes, “When it rains, it pours.” A Chicago high school is now learning a new meaning to that saying. The principal of Paul Robeson High School discovered one out of every seven of his female students is pregnant. Nowadays, it isn’t unusual to find a few pregnant girls in a school, however this is certainly a high number. Principal Gerald Morrow told CBS2 in an interview that he is aware of 115 young ladies, out of 800 female students, who are currently expecting or have recently given birth.
Perhaps the first question that comes to mind is the topic of sexual education. You’re probably assuming the school doesn’t teach it. Otherwise, it would be working, right? Wrong. Reporter Kristyn Hartman from CBS2Chicago.com says that the school has had “prevention talks” with the students. So what can we blame this high number on? Is sex education not working in our public school systems?
Principal Morrow is blaming the problem on a lot of issues; one of them being “a lack of leadership and a lack of fathers” at home. Another issue brought up is the fact that parents aren’t educating their kids. Rita Diller, from Stopp International, reports that “In 2006, the Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health, including Planned Parenthood, led the charge to remove any “abstinence-only” education from Chicago public schools, and held a fundraiser at the headquarters of Playboy Enterprises.” She also reports that From Sept 1, 2004 to August 31, 2006 over $1,000,000 was award to Planned Parenthood on top of a previous $1,608,100 for consulting fees of the Chicago School and to provide a “Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program”. 1 out of 7 students pregnant just goes to show, the Planned Parenthood way of doing things – isn’t working out.
CBS2Chicago.com reports, “LaDonna Denson and two other Robeson students say parents not talking to teens and, in some cases, the pursuit of public assistance also factor into the pregnancies. None of them thought they'd be moms at such a young age. They said they have support at home. But not all girls do, they said. In fact, some girls get thrown out of the home. “
Luckily, the principal isn’t backing out of helping or condemning the students. "We're not looking at them like 'Ooh you made a mistake,'" he said. "We're looking at how we can get them to the next phase, how can we still get them thinking about graduation?"
Hopefully, the only options the school and other people reaching into their lives have are life-affirming ones. One student put it best: “Just because you have a baby, that doesn't mean your life is over."
Some people might just be born for their tasks at hand. CBS2 reports that the principal was born when his mother was only 15. We can see why walking these kids through this time in their lives is so important to him.
When Fox News covered this story, they mentioned an interesting statistic: “The birth rate for teens ages 15 to 19 increased five percent from 2005 to 2007, according to a March 18 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics.” Now granted, this includes individuals that are married and pregnant at the age of 18 and 19, but we can assume the rise is continuing to grow in an age where more and more people are turning against abstinence education at the urging of Planned Parenthood.
This story continues to prove that students, more than ever, not only do they need to continue to educate and raise awareness on the issue of life-affirming choices but, in cases like this Chicago School, we need raise our voices on better and get the chastity message to our children. If you have ever thought everyone must know it all by now, that’s probably just because we’ve surrounded ourselves in a “pro-life world bubble.” What’s happening at this school shows our voices still need to be heard, and a better alternative to Public School Sex Education needs to happen, and we need to talk about the reality of pre-marital sex.
Educate yourself on issues on Abortion; http://all.org/issues_abortion.php
Educate yourself on issues of Birth Control; http://all.org/issues_birthcontrol.php
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,567761,00.html?test=latestnews
http://cbs2chicago.com/local/Robeson.High.School.2.1251642.html
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FREE CD FOR YOUR THOUGHTS ON THESE T-SHIRT DESIGNS
Posted: Monday October 26, 2009 at 9:55 am EST by Kortney Blythe
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We're planning for 2010 National Pro-life T-shirt Week. Our design team has put together some ideas and we'd like your input. Give us some good constructive feedback and we'll send you a free copy of After the Sirens' album "What I Have To Give, Let It Be Enough," off Blue Duck Records.
Ideas 1 through 3 are big block letters with bold messages:
Ideas 4 through 6 are playing off the popularity of social networking sites, such as facebook and twitter:
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I really like #2. The social networking tee's seem to take too long to read..they don't jump out at you like the first 3.
Karen C. | October 26, 2009 11:48 am
I really like the second shirt. And what if you got numbers 4-6 to say its ok to b pro-life.
Bridget Johnson | October 26, 2009 11:50 am
okay I love # 4 & 5
#1 love the color but could uses a diff design i'd like it w/o the split between the hyphen mabey put the msg on an angle or something ... so the word "pro-life" is not seperated. great ideas !
#3 i like this one but need some more orange in it!..too much read mix it some like on #1
Hope | October 26, 2009 11:51 am
number 2! The color transitioning is modern and draws the eye. I am not a fan of the "OK 2B" in number one. That language brings to mind a 13 year old myspacer, not positively. I also think number 2 conveys a more approachable message than number 3 which I think is more likely to turn people off quickly. It is very true, but it won't be convinving anyone in opposition anytime soon. Best luck with whichever you choose.
Lauren Provost | October 26, 2009 12:57 pm
I like the text t-shirts (1-3). But I think the image should be shrunk down so that the text doesn't bend around the torso.
Dwain Currier | October 26, 2009 1:38 pm
Out of the first three designs I like #3 the best. The color scheme of #2 is excellent, but the message of the shirt is way too tame for my taste. "It's ok to be prolife"? Who said it wasn't?
The social network shirts are a great idea. #4 is too hard to read though. Some added design might be helpful to make the shirts stand out more.
Shara Guengerich | October 26, 2009 2:02 pm
I like one, two, and Three!
Joe Baker | October 26, 2009 3:00 pm
While the new shirts obviously have a great message,I feel that they lack the edginess that one would expect with Rock for Life. I have always liked the older shirts. They made a great point and were conversations starters. I also felt that the coloring fit the message more. The new shirts are too colorful, and red and blue ones with sonogram babies look like either clouds or flames at first glance. I feel the social messaging shirt are hard to read and frankly cheesy. Honesty I would not buy any of those shirts. Sorry to be a downer, just my humble opinion.
April Hansbury | October 26, 2009 3:17 pm
I like number 2 and 3, but 3 mainly!
Ashley | October 26, 2009 3:52 pm
I think the clich? Christian gimmick shirts are a thing of the past. I wouldn't wear one. But I like the second one. The colors are better than the first one. Good stuff though. Keep up the good work!
Terra | October 26, 2009 4:48 pm
I like Number 1 the best. It is less wordy, easier to read, and the picture of the baby gets the point across, puts a face to the message. A picture can be more than words!
If you ever get permission, my idea would be the picture of the invetro operation of the baby reaching out from the womb grabbing hold of the doctor's finger and the words "Take my hand, not my life!" in sepia tone not to show blood. I could maybe help with that conact. Susan
Susan Verharst | October 26, 2009 6:09 pm
I really like #1 and #4! I think they are awesome!
Tara | October 26, 2009 7:28 pm
i think its harder to see the baby in #3 and that the picture on 5 and 6 is too big. just my opinion though.
Tara | October 26, 2009 7:34 pm
for design 1 and 2, I really like the design but I don't think the message is very effective. Like someone reads it and is like "alright well, i know its ok but why? why be prolife?" When i read it i was thinking ok i know its ok. I just don't really get the message.
bethany allen | October 26, 2009 9:09 pm
#3
All the words pro-aborts use to refer to the pre-born person are designed to make it seem like that is somehow less than a person. Whatever stage of human development, a person's a person from the moment of fertilization until natural death.
Susan Wooten | October 27, 2009 7:04 pm
I like shirt #2 the best. I think the message is very "in-your-face" but not harsh or negative. Although, I'd like it even more if the wording had the baby image in it, like 1 and 3 have. I really like that aspect!
Rebecca Spoolstra | October 27, 2009 7:31 pm
I really like #2!
I really think its a good non-threatening approach at getting the point across. Its simply making a statement and not so much "pointing fingers"
In regards to 4, 5, 6 I think the idea is good but it wont nessecarily be understood by older people or people who dont belong to such websites.
I would wear #2 =]
Therese | October 27, 2009 8:08 pm
Really? A Twitter Rip Off? Wow
anon | October 27, 2009 8:09 pm
I really like #1 the best-- it is straight forward, large letters, and doesn't take long to read. Someone who is walking by can easily see what it says. #4-6 though trendy would be very difficult to read by passersby.
Miki Merritt | October 27, 2009 8:12 pm
Probably Number 3 is the one I like best, but maybe spin off and do something like Abortion Kills Pre-Born People. Or Pre-Born People Deserve Life Too.
Jay Crouch | October 27, 2009 8:23 pm
I like the boldness of the shirts, we need to be bold in taking a stand.
Jonathan Nelson | October 27, 2009 8:44 pm
I like #1-2 the best. They are easy on the eyes and my favorite color. #4-6 are too confusing. #3 is okay, the only thing that keeps me from liking it is that if you look really fast, it looks like fire.
Brittani | October 27, 2009 9:16 pm
#1 baby! Love it. Simple, straight to the point. The baby in the background is awesome. Light blue is the perfect color, reflects honesty and calmness. The message is perfect for all the fence sitters... time to get them fighting for life!
Jen Nelson | October 27, 2009 9:23 pm
I personally like #3 or #2. I'm not much a fan of texting lingo or Social Nets. I also really like the idea of having like a conversation starter.
Matthew Chambers | October 27, 2009 9:43 pm
I like oneand two. They're good. I don't like number three because I think the statement is a little too strong and can be taken offensively. Also, I found the letters on number four to be too small to read. In the end, number five/six(since they're the same) is my favorite. It gets the point across without being rude or too indirect and it uses the ever popular facebook layout.
Lizzi Wolfson | October 27, 2009 9:44 pm
I like number one the most. I'd like to see one that says "You can be forgiven for killing your baby" It is direct, but makes two strong points. -Bill Donson
Bill Donson | October 27, 2009 9:52 pm
We, that is me and my 13 and 16 year old children like the number one T shirt; my seven year old, likes the number two.
Marisol Parellada | October 27, 2009 9:56 pm
love the colors/messages on the first 3 shirts!
my favorite is number 2 followed by number 3.
4 thru 6 have lots of text and won't be as effective for quick glances. they also kind of look like facebook but reference twitter which doesn't seem quite right. it would be cool to have a facebook one where you could write in your name with permament marker and the shirt could be your status update or something...
cant wait to see which is the official one!
bridget | October 27, 2009 10:07 pm
I choose shirt #6.
Lynn Gilmore | October 27, 2009 10:09 pm
I like #3- it's blunt and to the point- #'s 1 & 2 are a little too "nice"- we need a stronger message for a day when everyone will wear the same thing-
Susan Bullock | October 27, 2009 10:11 pm
Numbers 2 and 3 are my favorites, I love them! Personally I don't really like the idea of going for a twitter type format on a shirt, when I see things like that I think that whoever made it is trying to hard to get in on a fad that may or may not last long (like xanga. and myspace.). But that's just my opinion, I don't really like social networking fads to begin with (I like friends I can have coffee with), and for some people shirts like this might get the message through to them in ways other designs wouldn't. I guess if someone is really into twitter they would pay attention to a twitter style shirt!
God bless you in your efforts to continue to send a pro-life message!
Rachel Johnston | October 27, 2009 10:12 pm
number 3!
Jessica Keech | October 27, 2009 10:15 pm
I like number 3 the best i like these kind of tee-shirts that change the font size and along with that i really like the color scheme. Personally I'm not as in to the shirts that are like, the myspace thing, but i guess thats because im not as in to the myspace thing as everyone else! but i do really like 1, 2, and 3!
Brittney Helwig | October 27, 2009 10:23 pm
A lot of good contenders, but I like Option #2 the best.
Matthew | October 27, 2009 10:24 pm
2 is the best option. It has a loud, clear message unlike that of the tiny, complicated designs based off of social networking sites. Also, remove any cute chat lingo such as "2B" because it is not actually used by teenagers and it immediately turns them off, seeing it as a tacky, adult designed product. They will reject the message if it is not packaged properly.
Emily | October 27, 2009 10:27 pm
I like design #1 the best because of the fetus in the background of the letters. I think design #2 would be good as well if you did the same background design with the fetus in the background of the letters. 4, 5, and 6 are hard to read and wouldn't be as bold and straight forward as the others in my humble opinion.
I actually think design #2 would be my favorite if you put the fetus design in the background of the letters like #1
David Wood | October 27, 2009 10:33 pm
I really like these designs. However, I have my preferences. Such as number 3 and number 6. They both stick out to me the most. 4 and 1 would be my second preference as they are both very catchy to the eye.
Philip | October 27, 2009 10:40 pm
4, 5, and 6 are neat but i don;t think all people reading it will quite catch on, also the print is kinda small. I like the way 1 and 3 show the baby through the print. 1 is better than 2. I think I am stuck between 1 and 3. I like how 3 tells it like it is, but 1 catches the compasionate side of pro life.
Starr | October 27, 2009 10:41 pm
I like option 3 the best and option 4 would be my next choice.
Joy Noakes | October 27, 2009 10:44 pm
I like #3 because it is bold and the colors draw attention to the shirt. I think the facebook look alike is to generic and cheesy, especially for me as a 30 year old. Maybe the teens would like it, but normally they like bold rather than cheesy also.
Jill Reeb | October 27, 2009 10:47 pm
I really liked 3. It has cool colors and a good message. 1 and 2 I felt didn't say enough about the cause. It didn't give out enough of a message as I would like. 5, 6 and 7 were all cool and interesting and I liked how it looks modern and how it's designed to be familiar but I'm afraid it's just not attention grabbing enough.
Daniel Davis | October 27, 2009 10:47 pm
number 2 is the best!!!
anna joy | October 27, 2009 10:56 pm
Some T shirts can be worn regularly for years.
The old classic with Flame and rocking preborn kid
Logo on the back: 'til their voices are no longer silenced, I will cry out ROCK FOR LIFE
is still wearable after years and years.
Dates on a shirt limit the usage, no mstter the design.
Use the Obamanator ,something like this:
"Hope for Humanity
Change to Respect for Life."
Make that hope and change work out for you.
Karen L Brauer | October 27, 2009 10:59 pm
I think the "It's Ok..." slogan is based on the assumption that most people will think it's NOT ok to be pro-life. Don't like that.
The social networking shirts are not as clear and bold from a distance as #4. That would be my pick.
Gavin | October 27, 2009 11:03 pm
I like # 2 best; however, I'd change a couple things.
First -- Since it is essential actively pro-life people to wake society up to the fact that it is better than simply "okay" to be pro-life it seems like back pedaling to term it as only "okay." I can envision a liberal pro-choice parent shaking her head as she reluctantly tells her child that if he feel strongly about it that, "It is okay to be pro-life." All the while the mother is actually just placating the child because she figures that the pro-life position is posturing - the manifestation of a rebellious phase.
I was recently at a function at which Dr. Paul Schenk noted that we were all born pro-life. Taking that a step further, one need realize that to be anything but pro-life is a corruption of nature -- so, I say it is better than "okay." I'd say it is "essential" but know that is hard for society to swallow.
The t-shirt idea I have been ruminating upon is "Embrace Life. Without it you'd be nothing." Then underneath, or on the back, "National Pro-Life Week 2010"
But I digress.
The second thing I'd change on #2 is that I'd enlarge the "PRO-" of "PRO-LIFE" to match the size of "LIFE."
Best of luck w/your work. Peace. ~~~mary
Mary Becker | October 27, 2009 11:24 pm
Numbers 2&3 are my favorite. I love the color scheme on #3, & prefer 2 over 1 because of the addition of a color & also because the text just seems to look better. The one thing that I like about #1 is the image of the baby. Not very fond of 4-6, & wouldn't purchase any of them if given the choice. Out of those choices (4-6), however, #4 would be the best. 2& 3 are definitely shirts that I would buy!!
Danielle Sunne | October 27, 2009 11:25 pm
I like shirt number 1 and 5. i like the blue lettering and you can see the baby in the background of the letters.
Jessica Bush | October 27, 2009 11:33 pm
number one is great and to the point
terry and diane mccabe | October 27, 2009 11:41 pm
I like #6 the best,and I think it looks the best too. People are so addicted to facebook that anything with it catches their interest. The shirts that say "its ok to be pro-life" makes it sound as though being pro-life is something that is just "ok" not something that is the right way to be, because it is in support of the truth. It sounds to me like "its ok to be gay" or something that people would be ashamed of, or should be ashamed of.
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Katie Fries | October 27, 2009 11:41 pm
I like option number 3 because it is straightforward. Consider making it a softer color, like the blue-green, so it is less harsh. The image of the baby in the letters looks really good and is a compelling effect. Options 4-6 are confusing and involve way too many numbers and letters. Options 1 and 2 are wishy-washy and don't really make a solid point. Please DO NOT send me a CD; I already have that one!
Claire Seibert | October 28, 2009 12:12 am
I absolutely love the first three ideas! The large lettering on t-shirts are a great trend. In my opinion, the first three make a bold statement. The second one is my favorite. The last three ideas are very creative and definitely get the message across.
Emily Schultz | October 28, 2009 12:31 am
my wife and i both agree on #3 i think its a very powerfully blunt statement, it gets the message across with an in your face ya this is real while the others(1,2) are a little soft then your 4-6 state the same thing as 3 its done in a way that will get the yonger crowed i like 3-6 but vote on 3 i dont even know if this is a vote but im voting 3
robert atchison | October 28, 2009 1:04 am
I like number One bc I think it gets the issue across.
Mariah Stoughton | October 28, 2009 1:11 am
I like shirt number 4 because the box is smaller but I like what it says. I think the website idea is really neat and it will catch peoples attention.
Erika | October 28, 2009 1:53 am
I personally like shirt #3. It has bold red letters that should really stick out to anyone who sees the shirt. A lot of times the best way to get people acknowledge a problem is to make them feel uncomfortable, guilty or offend them. Choice number three almost plays off all three depending on who reads it but more so on the guilt factor. The thing about abortion is that anyone with clear, good morals should see that it is wrong, so seeing shirt #3 in a crowd, I think would make readers think about the issue and really get to thinking about the lives of the babies that are being murdered each day.
I think that it is OK to offend someone to get your point across, but not to the point as to where its becoming harassment. For example, Live Offensively has a shirt that I bought at Lifest in Wisconsin that reads on the front "Jesus Died For Terrorists" with a backdrop of the World Trade Center behind it. On the back it read "Jesus Died for all forms of terror, including abortion" and under that it has the stats on amounts of abortions since 1973. It touches that anger towards terrorists to make people question why an American in their right mind would wear a shirt like that, in which case they get an explanation on not only Jesus loving the World, not just the Christians, but the whole World and a reminder of the evil of abortion. They take a more offensive and religious standpoint with how they get their messages out, I'm not saying you guys should, but I think it's OK to offend someone in the name of a righteous movement.
Cody May | October 28, 2009 1:53 am
I like #2 the best.....large, easy to read lettering. Nice colors, too. The social networking idea is good, but I think the print would be too small to easily read.
Sharon Braunlin | October 28, 2009 2:17 am
I vote #3.
Simple, direct, true, easy to read.
#4,5,&6 are all to hard to read from any distance, reducing the reach and impact of the shirt.
#1 could too easily be misread "It's OK 28 Pro-Life".
#2 is counterproductive for its understatement.
Matt Marrazzo | October 28, 2009 6:20 am
All in all, I think these are some very cool designs. Personally, I like the first set better, with #1 being the one I would be most likely to buy. It's simple and gets the point across. I think the second set would be great for people in that niche, and I think there will be a good market for those also.
Andy English | October 28, 2009 6:43 am
I don't know if I like the shirt that says its ok to be PROLIFE...That seems like someone thats wearing it is like, you know, saying, don't worry, its ok if your prolife...I feel like it should be more of a confident statement!!! Like I'm PROLIFE so deal with it...JOKING...the message just seems a litte uncertain. If you stand for something, you should truly and fully stand for it. NO backing down...
How about I'm PROLIFE, HANDS DOWN!!!! =) Hope this helps a little...Keep up the Good work!!! and God Bless!!!!
Gina Clavelli | October 28, 2009 7:03 am
My fav is number 1.But any is fine with me. I like m all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PRo LIFe!
elizabeth | October 28, 2009 7:10 am
i like the number 2 shirt. the colors and lettering draw the eyes in when you look at it. I believe it would be harder to ignore
joe ford | October 28, 2009 7:25 am
4-6 are too complicated. i was taught KISS: keep it simple stupid in advertising school.
you might get in trouble with number one because there is a proud 2B catholic group. 3 is kinda harsh. i like the second one but why not say it's GREAT to be pro-life...not it's okay, that seems too blah. remember tony the tiger?....IT'S GREAT!
keep up the super work and thank you for allowing feedback!
Colleen Miner | October 28, 2009 7:51 am
I really like number 2 and number 6. Number 2 because it is simpleand to the point and the bold print and bright colors will get it noticed right off the bat. Number 6 because I think the window shows better onthe black and social networking is such a huge part of life now that it will draw attention even if it can't be read right away people will want to see what it is.
Keli Miller | October 28, 2009 8:56 am
My favorite shirt is definitely #2! I like the message "It's okay to be pro-life" and it's big and bold and easy to read. I like the colors a lot too.
#1 is good too. For me, it was a bit harder to read than #2, BUT I'm not into texting. So there's a good chance it would appeal to teens a lot better than it does to me.
#3: I like that it's easy to read. The red/orange letters look like flames (I can't tell if it really is supposed to be flames or not), which I'm not crazy about. I think the goal in wearing a pro-life t-shirt would be to get people to ask questions and look for answers about abortion. I feel like this shirt would be more likely to just make people angry right off the bat. If the letters were just red instead of looking like flames, that would help. I'm still not sure if saying "abortion kills a person" is the best idea though. It's not that I want to keep the truth from people, I just think we have to be ultra-creative in getting people to see abortion from a different perspective and I'm not sure this slogan quite does that.
#4 I can barely read this one! I wish I could blow the picture up bigger. It is definitely creative though! I think it would work to get kids attention, just not sure how readable it is.
#5 I like this one. I can read it much easier and I think it would get people's attention because it looks like Facebook or Twitter or something. I still can't read the fine print in this picture though, and I'm not sure what the profile picture is. I think it's an unborn baby, but it would be great if it could be make a little more clear.
#6 I guess #6 is the same as #5 only in black. The picture stands out better on the black, but other than that I think they're both good. Very creative, which I think is extremely important!
Christin Boyce | October 28, 2009 9:19 am
I really like number three! I think it's bold and everyone will see it right away. Is there anything on the back?
Amanda Matzke | October 28, 2009 9:20 am
I have one more comment to add! I just realized that there was a picture of an unborn baby in the letters on shirt #1! It looked like blue sky and clouds when I first saw it :) Once I saw what it really was a picture of, I really liked the shirt! So now #1 and #2 are tied for me. Love them both!
Christin Boyce | October 28, 2009 9:20 am
I think that #3 is awesome. We need to be pretty "in your face" with this issue. There should be no skipping around the fact that abortion is murder! It does "KILL A PERSON"!
Julie Williams | October 28, 2009 9:22 am
I really like #1....I like the picture of the baby sort of in the words....I think that looks the best. I also think that the shirts based on FB and Twitter are a little hard to read.....it took me longer to figure out what those said than to figure out what 1,2,3 said. I was just saying that, b/c sometimes ppl will only have 3 seconds to see the shirt, in passing, or something, and with the first 3 shirts, the message was very clear right from the start.
Khyli Roberts | October 28, 2009 9:38 am
I like #1 the most. The big block letters are the best. I've talked to poorer people and many of them do not know that to be "Pro-Life" means you want abortion to be illegal. Perhaps other demographics are unaware of this also, I'm not sure. The poor get more of the abortions, statistically. Maybe on the back of whichever shirt is choosen you can put in big block letters:
Why Abortion Should Be Illegal: www.rockforlife.org
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Pray and Vote to end abortion
www.rockforlife.org
Chris
Chris Iverson | October 28, 2009 9:43 am
I wish you'd address the fact that the mother would not be forced to raise the child as most states have a safe haven law. Certainly a mother could give up a few months of her life to give birth, as opposed to killing her child!
Nancy Bradford | October 28, 2009 9:50 am
I like t-shirt number 2. I am not sure 2B fits in the third shirt unless you text write all of it. I like the more than one color is 2 and the color looks firey in T-shirt 3. As for 4-6, I am not sure that whole works with the social networking layout. Its a great idea but it just doesn't look right to me. The white, I also think washes out the logo too much
William Labbree | October 28, 2009 9:58 am
Hey,
I really like the fact you guys are getting our input!
But I think that the Tshirt that 'Abortion kills a person" is very out there
I think you guys should make a shirt that would make people think, maybe stating a fact (having a front and back)
Thanks
Fernanda Ribeiro | October 28, 2009 10:01 am
I like shirt 2 the best. I think the colors stand out best, and the messag is very good. I'm a Marketing Major in college, and I just think shirts 4-6 are took confusing and not as clear at the top 3. I do like number 3, too, but my vote for best overall shirt, especially from a marketing perspective is shirt number 2.
Elizabeth Barkas | October 28, 2009 10:04 am
I think the first three shirts are great (1, 2, 3). Shirts 4-6 aren't anything I'd wear, personally. I don't think it gets the point across well. Like perhaps people wouldn't even notice that you were wearing a pro-life shirt. Don't we want something that SCREAMS, "I'm fighting for aborted children, listen to my message!"?
Amy Waugh | October 28, 2009 10:17 am
I like the background design/picture in #1. I think it would look really cool as the background to the words of #2. #3 is great. #4 the words seem too small to read unless you are really close up. #5 and #6 are both good, but most of it doesn't make sense to me cause I don't use the addresses that much.
Melanie Weaver | October 28, 2009 10:20 am
Hey,
I like the first three tshirts but specifically number 2. I like the colors and the boldness of the statement. i don't really care for the last three because i dont htink anyone would care to read the shirt. The first two are easy to read and blunt. Overall, I would totally buy number 2.
Jillian C. Schaffer | October 28, 2009 10:34 am
I personally like the colors of #3 but I prefer #2s message. I'd like the lettering to be a little smaller though.
Lisa Prouse | October 28, 2009 10:59 am
i really like all of these shirts but number 3 sticks out the most for me.
eliza vantassel | October 28, 2009 11:01 am
I like #1 the best. Make sure to make it for girls (baby doll tee) with soft cotton and it looks like something I would wear around. I like the facebook idea, but the words are too small to read and make an impact and may be confusing for the older crowd who see it.
Christine Cramer | October 28, 2009 11:54 am
I like the big bolds - the first 3 better. But with # 1 and # 2 I'd get rid of the "dash between pro and life and just center pro over life more. It would look way better! GO Rock for life!
Sarah | October 28, 2009 12:11 pm
I most preferred shirt humber 2. I think the colors and design are well done, and the message is good. Although I found the message/design of number 3 powerful, and true,I feel this type of shirt isn't always influential...as pro-choice people may just get angry and ignore it, instead of actually thinking about it.
And this is just a personal preference, but for some reason i don't like "parody" shirts like designs 3-6 as much as ones that just have a message. So I wouldn't like those shirts as much, but that's just a personal preference.
Skye Beckley | October 28, 2009 12:17 pm
I like number 4. I'm always on twitter so I like that concept and it's not so big like the others that it looks tacky. I do not wear white because it is so see through and gets stains easily so I like the black shirt idea.
Whitney Conley | October 28, 2009 12:18 pm
I like number five because it has happy colors. The wording is alright too. It might help people think about what are the babies inside the womb really thinking or who would they become if they were to have the baby. Things like that I believe the people would probably/hopefully start to think about.
God bless ():-) <---an angel LoL
Crystal | October 28, 2009 12:35 pm
i love #1 and #3. the colors are amazing! :)
Caity D. | October 28, 2009 12:36 pm
I like #2. I think the "It's ok to be should be smaller from a design standpoint for two reasons: 1) it looks a bit wordy with all caps for all words
2) It puts the emphasis on Pro Life, which is the main message
Aaron | October 28, 2009 12:49 pm
I really like the bolded shirts..i feel that they stand out more and get people's attention. group 4-6 are hard to read although what they say in really cool.
Liz M. | October 28, 2009 1:28 pm
I like #2 as well....I'm not a fan of "2B" (maybe it's the teacher in me....watching the decline of grammar and proper english skills is frightening!) However, I like the image of the baby in the background of #1...so maybe the wording of #2 with the background of #1. #s 4, 5, and 6 are difficult to read from a distance...however, since the general public would have to "stopa nd stare" to read it, it could develop into a great opportunity to share the message.
Annie | October 28, 2009 2:00 pm
I really like the numbers 1-3 but feel that when you hear pro life you dont always think about the life of a baby either. I do like the iamalive part of the last three. Maybe put it on the back with picture of an embryo that says iamalive
Linda Pierce | October 28, 2009 2:02 pm
I think that the social neworking shirts are hard to read and don't look like something I'd want to wear. The slogan it is ok to be pro-life seems very wishy-washy. Like its ok to be pro-life, no one will condemn youeither way, its not a big deal. But thats not the message we want to give off... it is a bg deal and a big decision you will becondemned for. I think #3 could have a bette color scheme.
wendy Dufour | October 28, 2009 2:24 pm
I really like # 3. The fire in a way reflects hell and the point that abortion is murder which is a sin and the wages of sin are death.
Jill L. | October 28, 2009 3:08 pm
I like number 3. It stands out alot and states the point directly. Number 1 and 2 are ok but number 3 has an awesome color scheme. I really want a number 3 shirt because i like it so much. It stands out so well and states the point to get the severity across.
Nicholas Brumbaugh | October 28, 2009 3:09 pm
I'll say that my favorite is #3. The first 3 are bold and I think that is what these shirts have to be. The other 3 have "social justice network " in it which is controversial within Christianity. I wouldn't wear a shirt that promotes the "social gospel". Plus too much to read unlike the first 3, but good message underneath the "social justice league" portion. We need to be more in your face in a world who wants to accept everything and everyones beliefs with no disagreement!! ABORTION DOES KILL A PERSON!!! PERIOD!!! So yeah, #3, for sure!!
Adam Wright | October 28, 2009 3:10 pm
I?d definitely say one of the first three. The last three, the facebook/twitter ones, are harder to read and harder to understand at first glance, and even second glance. For the first three, I like the first and the third better then the middle. The baby design in the background is really cool, in my opinion. The third, even with the fading colors, is a bit boring. I?m leaning towards the first t-shirt, but that might be (probably) because I really like the blue on the black. I like the words on the third one, though. I would suggest switch the colors around, have the blue be for the ?Abortion kills a person,? and just go with that look, but the red fits the words so much better. So either number one or number three. I?m deciding this question as I write, in case you couldn?t tell, but I think I like the first one better. It?s a message that you don?t hear too often. Or, at least, I haven?t. That abortion is murder is a great message, and I think a lot of people need to hear that, but never before have I seen one that simply states it?s okay to be pro-life. I think I kinda like it, it?s unique! ~Mary
Mary C. | October 28, 2009 3:48 pm
I would combine #1 and #2. I like the look of #2 better, but I like the baby in #1. Great job!!!
Julie | October 28, 2009 4:19 pm
Love number 2 =) I think it really sends the messsage out! =)
David DiLouie | October 28, 2009 5:25 pm
I really like number 3. Adding a watercolor picture of a beautiful baby would be lovely.
Adriana Perry | October 28, 2009 5:52 pm
I like #2. I just think it's simple and let's the statement be what the statement is. Some people like more in your face stuff, but I think #2 would be more inviting to opening up a conversation VS. garnering an immediate emotional or negative reaction from people. I also am someone who still appreciates the English language and words being spelled out, not turned into text abbreviations. "Text language" has a shelf life (fad), but you will always be able to wear #2.
John Jones | October 28, 2009 5:55 pm
Personally, i like number 2. i don't really like the first one because of the 2 b thing.
Julie | October 28, 2009 6:29 pm
I personally like #2 but i also like #1.
i think you should put the colors into #1 that are the same as #2 but leave the baby in the font. It really shows a bold but simple statement.
Kristin M. | October 28, 2009 6:44 pm
I really like number 3. I think 4-6 are a little hard to read and the extra symbols lose me. I think number three is the best!
Carla | October 28, 2009 7:52 pm
I like #1,with the "ok 2B" part. I also like the shaded coloring in #2. If #3 was brighter and a little more scary-hardcore,it might be a big hit for the younger crowd.
Hannah | October 28, 2009 8:16 pm
I think #2 and #3 are the best looking and provide a good, concise message that is most effective on a t-shirt.
I think the baby in the background of #2 could be cool too--maybe with the same color scheme as #1 also. The only thing I didn't like in #1 is the use of "2B" instead of "To Be".
I think 4, 5, and 6 are too busy with text--plus who knows how long twitter and facebook will even be around--the other shirts will be able to be used longer--in my humble opinion.
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Peter D'Alema | October 28, 2009 8:22 pm
I agree with Karen C. The social networking ones do take too long to read .. they lost my attention way too quick .
i really like the idea of number one .. how it has the photo of the baby in the letters .. but it would look better if it were worded the same way as number two .. with "to be " , rather than "2B" ..
Dawn L | October 28, 2009 9:31 pm
I like 1-3 more than 4-6 because the latter take too long to read and somewhat confusing. I think 3 would be so much better if it said abortion kills me inside, both saying it like the person wearing the shirt hates the idea and coming from the unborn child stating the obvious that they die inside the womb.
Brian Galas | October 28, 2009 9:54 pm
#2! easy to read! positive!
jenny | October 28, 2009 9:56 pm
#2 It's okay to be pro-life
Gina | October 28, 2009 10:33 pm
i like the design in #1 but the words in 2&3. i think the "texting" type (like it #1 where it says "2B") is very cheezy and so are the "social networking" ones, they're also too long to read.
Serrina | October 28, 2009 11:57 pm
I really really like #2 just the way its writen and easy to read not so much 4-6 cause it takes awhile to figure out what it say:)
Sarah Tapia | October 29, 2009 12:14 am
I like 1 the best because of the baby in the background but I almost wonder if it might not be more powerful if with the same design as 1 you put on there "I need you 2B Pro-life" with the baby in the background like the first one. Then it doesn't seem as cliche and it seems pretty powerful coming from the people who need us to be pro-life the most.
Sara L. | October 29, 2009 1:46 am
HOW ABOUT ANOTHER WRITING?
"IF YOURE READING THIS T-SHIRT, YOUR MOTHER WAS PROLIFE, ITS A FAMILY TRADITION"
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"IF YOU CAN SEE THIS T-SHIRT, YOUR MOTHER LISTENED TO GOD, SHOULDNT YOU?"
JULIE MILLER | October 29, 2009 7:58 am
I like #3. its to the point and makes people think
Kelly | October 29, 2009 10:24 am
i like idea 1 the best
its not to complicated
i think ideas 4, 5, and 6 are to cluttered
hanna lee | October 29, 2009 10:24 am
Definitely 3. 4-6 are kind of busy, though they are creative. I think most people would have a hard time reading it.
Lauren | October 29, 2009 10:42 am
I really like #3. It speaks the truth.
-Judi
Judi Hauser | October 29, 2009 11:01 am
I really like numbers 1-3! The pictures of the babies on the inside of the words is awesome. And I really like the colors of the words in #2.
I feel like 4-6 are too hard to read or rather they take to long to read. Maybe if they were simpler. =)
Amber Joy | October 29, 2009 2:06 pm
I like #1 because of the baby in the lettering (it gives abortion a face) #2 is my favorite, I would wear it!, the message is ok...it doesnt make me associate with anything or go deep though. Maybe something more like chose life it chose you. (already done maybe) The last three are a little confusing to the eye. But I like the design and color.
Jessica Warren | October 29, 2009 5:02 pm
I like number 2 the best. But I really like the colors of number 3. I would use the design of 2 and maybe make it a red and orange fading into each other thing. I think the last 3 are just too small and detailed. People wont stop to read them. it needs a catchy phrase like the first 3.
mittybitt8@hotmail.com | October 29, 2009 9:02 pm
I think either one or three. Four through six are way too hard to read, definitely. I really love the baby in the background for one and three. Two is alright, but I find it a little boring.
As for one and three, I love the colors for both, but I think I'd pick one. I like the unique message on that one. Not that the message of three isn't good, but I think many people have heard that, and some people are closed off to it. I've never seen a shirt with "It's okay to be prolife" on it before. So one is my choice.
I thought I'd already posted this, but apparently not. If for some reason my previous post shows up, ignore this one!
~Mary
Mary C. | October 29, 2009 10:45 pm
Personally most of the t shirts I wear now are the "flourish" style design. I would have wore any of the tees 7 years ago but they seem a little dated style-wise. i do understand that the most important thing is getting the message out and these tees (especially 1,2,and 3) certainly do that with the big block lettering and bright colors, so great job there! Thanks for all you do!
Jody | October 30, 2009 12:57 am
I really like #1 and #2. I didn't really care for the social network types, but that is just my prefence.
Anna | October 30, 2009 8:45 am
i think that number 2 and 3 are pretty cool
keith | October 30, 2009 12:26 pm
I like #2 and 3 the best. The ok 2b is a little childlike (however there will be a lot of kids present so they might like it) I like the coloring of the letters in #1, would be nice to see that on #2. I like the direct approach of the third one. The last few with the facebook theme I wouldn't buy but I'm not big on the mimic tees where they take a popular brand of whatever and alter it slightly with a faith based message. It just seems too cliche. You guys are awesome and keep up the great work!
Breanna Tschernach | October 30, 2009 2:24 pm
i like number 1
julie | October 30, 2009 6:59 pm
Two and three are my favorites cuz they're bold and easy to read from a distance!
Helga Romoser | October 30, 2009 7:14 pm
1 and 3 have really good colors, but I don't like 1's words. (The OK 2B isn't easy to read and understand, and it's a bit "text-y"). I like 2's words the most but the colors are unattractive, so it'd be better with 1's colors and 2's words.
The social networking shirts, though, are too hard to read and aren't very attention-grabbing.
Can you get the shirts even if you can't make it to the Walk for Life?
Erin | October 31, 2009 11:31 am
I really like 1 and 3. the twitter ones are kind of hard to read but clever. great ideas though!!!
Alyssa Houseknecht | October 31, 2009 12:08 pm
I personally like #3 the most. The colors blend toghether well and it is an unique design.
Jake | October 31, 2009 4:35 pm
I like the #2 simple and easy to read! How about Abortion is big people killing little people. heard that somewhere? Makes you think!
Bob B. | October 31, 2009 5:35 pm
I'm not crazy about the last 3 because they're too wordy--somewhat confusing to "get" the message, especially for the older generation. If I had to choose one it'd be either #1 or #3. I like the message in #3 better--it cuts to the chase, so to speak--much more bold & to the point. I do like the design in #1 over #2 probably because of the image of the baby in the text. But it doesn't say much about our message other than to not be embarrased about being Pro Life. I guess it depends what you're going for: emphasizing the "Cause" or emphasizing the end result: death of a baby. What's more important?
Tara G. | November 1, 2009 9:35 am
I like shirts #2 and #3 for the first grouping. The colors contrast well and really pop. They both have clear and precise messages on both, and should be able to be read from a distance. But shirt #3 has a more bold approach, which may convey the a message that speaks out with a shout of defiance against society. Shirt #2 is precise and is a good blend of colors and will represent and speak to the crowd that may be ashamed or too timid to declare who they and what they stand for in Christ. The church needs a good identity and needs to unify and to really get back to the roots and the inerrant Word of God. In the second grouping I like shirt #6, due to the contrast between the "text box" and the black and the bolder print. It tends to pop more, because these shirts are not meant to be aesthetically pleasing, but more so to get the intended message across. I like the idea that you can immerse yourself within society and not conform yourself to the culture and world. You really have to get the message out there!
Josh Meyer | November 1, 2009 5:55 pm
I really like number two. The colors are really eye catching, and even the back design for number one would look nice. We don't need chat speak to get the word about anti-abortion out. The twitter and facebook shirts have too much on them. Short and sweet is powerful. Number three is too... out there. Too easily offensive. I don't really know how to word it, but I know I wouldn't go around wearing a shirt like that.
Sunny | November 1, 2009 8:00 pm
i like t-shirt #2. #3 is pretty sweet too.
Brianna | November 1, 2009 8:24 pm
sorry for the double post, but i somehow deleted some of the first message before i posted? but i like the second one because i'm not a big fan of the "2B" shorthand type of thing. but "to be" could be smaller so the emphasis is more on the pro-life. and the third shirt's colors are really eye-catching, so i really like that one too. i like how it's a really bold statement. the social network shirts seem kind of jumbled because of all the symbols. but the idea is good.
Brianna | November 1, 2009 8:26 pm
Personaly, I would choose shirt three. Shirt three has a very to the point slogan which I find to always create a conversation and always leave the passerby thinking and contemplating. Three has the upper hand because of the image of the baby engraved into the lettering as well. Over all three is a good choice.
Arianna Kinner | November 1, 2009 9:46 pm
i'm not really big on any of the designs, but the one that stood out to me the most would have to be #1 because i like the blue which is very calming not like #3 with the red, i agree w/ everyone else's comment on that it looks like flames. #'s 4-6 are too hard to read and i really dont think a lot of people are more likely to read the message on it.
Janie D. | November 2, 2009 9:45 am
I loved t-shirt 1 and 3 they pop number 2 wasnt really as popping as the others. The message is bold and clear and will defenitly catch eyes! :)
Kyana | November 2, 2009 3:03 pm
i like shirt 2. 4-6 seem a bit wordy and longer to read. 2 is short and to the point
jordan | November 2, 2009 8:26 pm
I like #3 It is blunt, bold and to the point. I think we need a more upfront message to people!!!
Holly | November 2, 2009 9:29 pm
Don't like 4, 5, 6. They're too wordy, boring, not eye catching. Do like 1, 2, 3's graphics, bold print and colors. Eye popping. Yet, the baby photo is lost in the design. I would buy 1-3 but miss the edginess of the message in previous shirts.
Betty Macknick | November 3, 2009 12:17 pm
I like #2, it is bold, has color fading (so it doesn't look cheesy). The facebooks pics would take too long to read. #3 will just offend people. It is hard to change hearts when you offend them right off the bat.
Seven Sorrows | November 3, 2009 1:16 pm
I really like 1 and 2
Jethro Ward | November 3, 2009 6:53 pm
I agree with April H., they should be more edgy and in-your-face.
Isaac K. | November 3, 2009 7:30 pm
i really like number 2!!!its to the point and colorful! 4-6 are too much to read and to infolved. 1 isnt colorful enough and two is just too out there for me...but they all look good! keep up the good work:)
Rachael Mendenhall | November 3, 2009 8:42 pm
Shirt #2 is my favorite of these 6. I don't like the social networking tees. The font is too small and it seems cluttered on the shirt. I like the message of #2 better than the message of #3. The colors also stand out nicely against the black shirt.
Becca | November 3, 2009 11:29 pm
I prefer numbers 2 and 3. I don't like the 3B on the first one. 2 and 3 make your feelings known without a bunch of information to read. 4, 5, and 6 are okay, just a little to much to read and not easily read from a distance. I also like that they are on a black Tee shirt (navy blue would work too). I think it makes the message easier to read.
Barbara | November 5, 2009 4:33 am
I like #2. The text language ones are harder to read and number three seems to be a little in your face. I just think that sometimes we get wrapped up in the fight and for get how some women had abortions and severely regret it. #3 could be really hurtful. So my vote is for #2
Essie | November 9, 2009 8:48 am
i like 2 and 3 :)
mary rachel robbins | November 9, 2009 3:53 pm
I think that number 3 is the best, though I think that they all are a little to "light" for such a serious issue.
Emily | November 11, 2009 12:17 am
I really like #1 and #3 - the message is bold, and it is cool how you can see the image of the baby, but not at first - subtle but powerful. The social network ones are alright, but possibly too trendy in the sense that it might not have the weight and sobriety it should. If I had to pick a favorite it would #3.
Mark Culton | November 14, 2009 5:00 am
I like #3, I want to be blunt and bold. I wear shirts like this already, and I realize that people want the truth straight out. when people see this shirt, there isno doubt about what I stand for. This shirt can be read for some distance, which I want for events. Thanks Darline
Darline Smith | December 1, 2009 11:44 am
I really like the first three shirts. They stamd out most to me and have somthing quick and bold to say they are definately attention getters!!!
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NEW CHICAGO ROCK FOR LIFE CHAPTER
Posted: Friday October 16, 2009 at 6:06 pm EST by Kortney Blythe
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Please welcome our newest Rock for Life chapter - Chicago, IL Rock for Life!
 Cutter Lang is an award winning author and musician. His first novel, One Last Drive, won a Foreword award and featured a foreword by Bears Super Bowl coach, Mike Ditka.
His first nonfiction book was Redemption, which told of his experiences in counseling after being sexually assaulted. It was this experience that led to his third project, Empowerment.
While in counseling, Cutter discovered that the morning after pill is abortive. This was painful, because his girlfriend had taken the pill. Cutter had even been told by the Women's Resource Center at his college that the pill was not abortive.
This experience led Cutter on a transformative journey where he talked to members of both the pro-life movement and those who considered themselves to be pro-choice. He then compared what both sides had to say against fact. This journey led him to be more passionately pro-life than ever before. Additionally, it inspired his latest album, a two-disc set that is a tribute to his unborn child, and to unborn children everywhere.
Chapter email: chicagorockforlife@gmail.com
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LIE TO ME DOES JUST THAT ABOUT SEX
Posted: Friday October 16, 2009 at 9:52 am EST by Kortney Blythe
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I’ve got to admit that I love Fox’s new TV show Lie to Me. On the show, Dr. Cal Lightman, the brilliant main character and walking lie-detector, and his team can watch a person, observe his body language and micro-expressions, and determine whether he’s telling the whole truth and nothing but the truth. They’re “experts in deception and witness veracity.” It’s fascinating — especially when they show pictures of well-known figures from current events exhibiting the same facial expressions when faced with similar predicaments (see picture below).
Another reason I enjoy the show is that, for the most part, it doesn’t push the envelope in terms of sexually explicit content. I was disappointed, however, in a recent episode.
The plot: A group of high school girls make a pact to lose their virginity to college boys because they think high school boys are “tools.” To attain their goal, they crash fraternity parties and pretend to be college-aged in order to assure that they won’t be rejected as jailbait.
 During one such escapade, a girl sleeps with a college football star. After finishing “the deed,” she goes home upset and intoxicated and tells her father where she was (leaving out her part in the act). Fuming, the father has the coed charged with statutory rape. Cal and his team of psychologists use their expertise to discover that the girl purposely hid her age, and the rape charges are dropped.
The teenage girl’s father, a protective single parent, is furious that his precious daughter, who can do no wrong in his eyes, had her innocence stolen. In denial that it was of her own will, he wants someone to pay. He blames the justice system and murders the district attorney who dropped the rape charges. One big tragic mess, right?
 Side plot: Dr. Lightman’s teenage daughter, Emily, happens to go to the same school as these sex-pact girls. When he finds birth control pills and a fake ID in her room and learns that she’s been going to college bars, he is furious. Holding the birth control, he wisely exclaims, “I hope for your sake these are just tic tacs! …Do you realize there are consequences for your actions?” and puts them in his pocket.
His ex-wife, however, nonchalantly responds, “There are consequences to not having those, too…She’s not on the pill yet…but I think it’s best that she have them for when she is ready.”
Now, this is typical “safe” sex propaganda (The faulty idea that we should give out birth control “just in case,” but hope that teens don’t use it until “they’re ready” — whatever that means), and I’ve dealt with it in other blogs. But, I still held out hope that Lightman would be the voice of reason and practice morally upright parenting.
At the end of the episode, in what is supposed to be a tender father/daughter moment, Emily laments the death of the DA and the fact that her young classmate’s only living parent will now spend the rest of his life in jail — all because of one act. “A man’s dead, Susan doesn’t have any family. How’d all this get so messed up?”
Her dad rightly uses it as a teachable moment, “See this is what I mean about consequences, you can’t predict them.” If only it had stopped there. Roll the credits. Lessons learned. Dad took his daughter’s birth control away; daughter realizes the complications and downright mayhem that can come from sexual sin. No such luck.
In the closing scene, Lightman reaches in his pocket and hands the birth control back to his 16-year-old daughter. They embrace and exchange “I love you’s.” The end.
So let me get the message straight: One girl’s need to feel accepted and have sex with an older boy leads to a distraught father who murders an innocent man, leaving a girl orphaned and traumatizing a careless college student, but “since they’re going to have sex anyways, let’s give them birth control pills”?
Apparently, no one really learned anything in the whole salacious ordeal.
The writers ignored the consequences of returning the pills. The truly loving thing would’ve been for him to throw the poisonous permission-slips-for-promiscuity pills away and protect his daughter from the physical, spiritual and mental repercussions of premarital sex by instilling in her the importance of chastity. Maybe that’s a bit much to ask from a secular TV show. But even a nice politically correct “you’re not old enough” speech, followed by pitching the pills in the trash, would’ve made more sense considering the devastation they’d just witnessed that was caused by one sexual act. |
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I personally, really enjoy that show. I didn't see that episode, and your description makes me think twice about the show. That's HORRIBLE that the media feeds anybody (espicailly teens) that junk. God Bless, Elizabeth Wherry
Elizabeth Wherry | October 17, 2009 5:51 pm
I totally agree! Why would he give the pills back after they just saw what happened from things getting out of control? Ahhh!
Emily | October 19, 2009 9:37 am
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Posted: Thursday October 15, 2009 at 11:54 am EST by Erik Whittington
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This summer we took out a number of new Rock for Life merchandise items and they are now available on the American Life League webstore. By ordering you help us spread the word and raise much needed funds to help us continue our life saving work. Thank you!
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ROCK FOR LIFE ARTIST OF THE WEEK
Posted: Wednesday October 14, 2009 at 10:11 am EST by Jeff McLain
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Christian Fluaitt is an upcoming artist that we are happy to share with you on this weeks episode of the Rock for Life Netcast. Christian met up with us this summer on our Festival tour and gave us a copy of his latest CD entitled, My Life.
We are featuring three songs of Christian’s on this week’s episode; Catalyst, My Life and Letting Go.
Christian is a talented musician and songwriter from Spokane Washington and you can definably hear some of the Seattle Sound in his music as an influence. A few of you may remember a few bands Christian played in, mainly in the Spokane area which received some nobriety, such as “Alkalyne”, “Fluid” and “Perfectragedy”.
You can check out Christian Fluaitt online at myspace.com/christianfluaitt or online at the iTunes store. For those that are fans of artists like Jeremy Camp, Pillar, Kutless, Sevendust, Buckcherry and others – there will be something for you here on Christian’s first solo album, My Life.
It's exciting to have Christian on our list of artists and to see where he takes his music and message.
So, you can find out more about online at http://www.myspace.com/christianfluaitt . To find out about more pro-life artists go to RockForLife.org and click on the "Music" tab. You can also listen to pro-life artists by just visiting our website with our new and improved radio or by visiting www.rockforlife.org/music
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I was interested to hear you talking about birth control pills and how they affect women's choice in men. If you've heard of Professor Janet Smith, she talks about many of these issues in her presentation "Contraception: Why Not?". Maybe you'd be interested in checking it out. Look up One More Soul's website to get the CD.
Stephanie Whittle | October 19, 2009 11:28 pm
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ROCK FOR LIFE JOINS AMERICA'S GIVING CHALLENGE!
Posted: Wednesday October 14, 2009 at 10:10 am EST by Jeff McLain
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Hi everyone,
Our Rock for Life cause on Facebook just entered in America's Giving Challenge, which gives us a chance to win $50,000! To win, between now and November 7th we have to get the most donations to our cause (every person can donate once per day and have it count as a unique donation). We can also win daily awards of $1,000 and $500 if we can get the most people to donate in any 24-hour period. The great thing about this Challenge is that it doesn't matter how much you give, but instead how much you do to encourage friends and family to get involved in our cause. We all need to come together and start promoting the cause if we want to win.
Each of us has tons of friends on Facebook who we can ask to donate to our cause. But let's think big too—can you put our cause in your email signature, can you throw a party and get people to donate through the cause when they enter, can you organize other people to go out and fundraise from all of their friends? As you reach out to your friends be sure to tell them why this cause matters to you. The possibilities are endless so let's talk about what we can do to win on the Wall of the cause or by replying to this bulletin.
I think we can do it! But it's going to take all of us. Check out the Giving Challenge (www.causes.com?m=e1e9d030), then visit our cause to see how we're doing so far and get involved.
Let's win $50,000 for our cause! |
Rock for Life
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