Roe v. Wade - one year later
The one-year anniversary of the repeal of Roe vs. Wade was recently celebrated. Pro-life and conservative groups celebrated the anniversary of the statute being overturned. The US Supreme Court ruled in June of last year that the decision for abortion restrictions should be left up to each state. Since the overturn of the ruling several state governments have restricted abortion to under 15 weeks in most states. Several liberal state governments have made their state “sanctuary locations” and have vowed to continue to fight for what they call women’s reproductive rights. Supporters for the overturn claim 200-thousand infants were saved from abortions because of the ruling. Here is Charlotte pro-life activist report 176 babies have been saved from abortion as mothers changed their minds before entering abortion clinics.
Pro-Life counselor sues to stand in front of abortion clinic to offer counseling
A pro-life counselor says she will appeal her case to the US Supreme Court. The woman, Debra Vitagliano’s attorneys are planning to appeal to the US Supreme Court concerning a previous ruling. The case Hill vs. Colorado is at the center of the appeal. The ruling bans peaceful counseling for potential patients in front of abortion clinics. The woman says due to the current laws she can be arrested for approaching a woman who is considering an abortion. Known as the Bubble Zone, the current law requires a 100-foot zone around an abortion facility. The includes the public sidewalks in front of clinics. Attorneys for Vitagliano say Americans have the right to engage peacefully with people on public sidewalks. They added that they are hopeful the Supreme Court will take the case.
Christian group reports growth of church in Iran
Despite persecution the Body of Christ is growing in the nation of Iran. According to Open Doors International there are an estimated 1.2 million Christians in Iran. The group says it continues to grow despite threats from the Iranian government. Converts to Christianity are continuing to witness the Gospel ignoring threats of torture and jail time for sharing their faith. A pastor in that nation says that the church is growing through small house church fellowships and people sharing their faith. One Christian who escaped said she was able to secretly distribute 20-thousand Bibles to Christians in Iran before being escaping the country. The woman is asking for Christians around the world to continue praying for Christians in Iran.
SNBC Health Report: taking a multivitamin can improve your memory
A recent study found that some memory issues may occur as we age. The study found however that most memory issues cannot be blamed on aging. Researchers reported that this belief was not proven; they believe adding a multivitamin will help with memory improvement and cognitive decline. A study with Harvard Medical School and Columbia University found improvements in patients that took multivitamins. The study found patients had a better ability to recall information after one year of taking a multivitamin. The found their memories improved as the study continued. It also revealed a lower risk of heart disease and other illnesses researchers associated with taking multivitamins daily. Other nutrients that benefit cognitive health are zinc, vitamin B, vitamin D, magnesium, and omega 3 fatty acids.