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| Chaldeans Bring Attention to March of Life 2008 |
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Rena Oram considers herself a modern day abolitionist. “The stain on world history to enslave other humans is deplorable. It took abolitionist to convince the world that every human life has value. Today, we are called ‘aborlitionists.’ We are modern day abolitionists that work to convince the world that babies in the womb also have the right of life and freedom.”
Oram helped organize a student group that traveled to Washing D.C. for the annual March for Life. The Chaldean activist was joined by hundreds of thousands of other young adults from across the country.
The Annual March for Life draws attention to the millions killed due to the Supreme Court’s 1973 decision to legalize abortion in the case of Roe v. Wade. Although nearly half a million gathered to protest the effects of the Court’s decision on the rights of the unborn, the march receive little coverage in mainstream media.
“The media won’t cover our march because they foolishly believe this is a privacy or woman’s choice issue. It is not. A baby is a natural consequence to a choice that has already been made. It drives me crazy that people just won’t accept personal responsibility for their behavior,” says Oram.
Michigan has been a hot-bed in the ongoing struggle to end infanticide. Recently Students for Life of America secretly captured a speech by abortion provider Dr. Alberto Hodari on Wayne State University’s campus where the doctor claims doctors of have a license to lie to a patient to perform the necessary procedures.
Dr. Hodari is being investigated for a 2004 charge of killing patient Tamia Russel after performing an abortion on a 6 month fetus.
A speech by abortion provider Dr. Alberto Hodari, captured on video and posted on YouTube and the Students for Life of America Web site, has put the controversial physician in the spotlight once more.
In 2004, a 15-year-old girl, Tamia Russell, died the day after getting an abortion at Hodari's Detroit clinic, WomanCare. The medical examiner called the infection that killed Russell, who was six months pregnant, a "normal" post-abortion condition. In 2007, Hodari spoke to the media about the "dangers" of banning partial-birth abortion.
The clinic reported Russell claimed to be 19 and was brought to the clinic by her 24-year-old boyfriend's sister. The parents were not notified - a legal requirement in Michigan for underage girls seeking an abortion.
To view Hodari's complete speech, click here.
"It was terrifying to see a medical professional with so little regard for human life," Joanie Barrett, a founding member of Students for Life of America at Wayne State. "He said he never feels bad or guilty about his work, which includes performing abortions on viable babies, babies who are old enough to live outside the womb." Barrett said she is disappointed that knee surgery prevented her from joining the largest gathering of Students for Life in America to date.
The March for Life takes place in the third weekend of January, beginning at 7th St. and Madison, N.W. in Washington, D.C.
Chaldeans have long been involved in the battle to protect the unborn. Mar Addai church in Oak Park, Michigan has been leading the effort to education the Chaldean community about abortion. Following their lead, the Chaldean Justice League has been working to host debates, essay contests, video productions, and educational programs for the community. Eastern Catholic Re-Evangelization Center (ECRC) has organized prayer picketing sessions and special sessions in the theology relating to abortions.
“The abolition movement was successful because it was able to get people involved. We can not do this alone. Like slavery we are fighting big corporations like Planned Parenthood that give tens of millions to politicians and political groups to keep abortion legal. Just like the slave traders,” says Oram. “We need more Chaldeans to get involved. Anyone can easily get involved. They can write editorials, leave comments on blogs, write to politicians, newspapers, radios, or television shows to tell the truth about abortion. Chaldeans can boycott businesses that support abortion and help spread the truth about babies being killed out of convenience.”
Pro-life advocates often complain that the media distorts or ignores the truth about abortion. The lack of attention given to the March of Life by major media outlets is sited as an example. Ignoring the concern of such a large group has forced pro-lifers to turn to the internet to share information, produce videos, and music exposing the truth about abortion.
Some of the leading videos include a sonogram called the silent scream. The video shows an abortion procedure being conducted. During the procedure the baby fights to stay alive. Losing the battle as a suction knife begins to tear the baby apart it withers in pain and reels back kicking and fighting. The baby's face contorts and produces what many doctors consider to be a scream for help.
The video has caused controversy on YouTube.com as the clip continues to be added and removed based on user complaints.
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Filed in Health & Fitness, Religion & Spirituality, Government & Society, Chaldean Justice League, ECRC :: By Huda Metti on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 :: 2326 Views
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| Community Events & Annoucements
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- Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 ECRC of Michigan, HOly Hour, Confessions, Adoration, and Mass all beginning at 7 PM.
- Saturday, Sept. 6 CCSL Volleyball Championships from 10 am - 2 PM at Southfield Michigan Civic Center
- Saturday, Sept. 6 John Paul the Great Catholic University San Diego Open House invitation for Chaldeans. Click on link for more information and to register.
- Saturday, Sept. 6, Mar Addai HS Soccer Team bowling fund raiser at Ferndale Luxary Lanes at 7 PM. Everyone invited. 100% proceeds go to help Mar Addai HS Soccer Team.
- Wednesday, Sept. 10 Chaldean Veterans Meeting @ Noon Berkley Foreign Legion Hall
- Sunday, Sept. 14 Holy Cross Celebration @ Camp Chaldean. Outdoor Mass begins at 6 PM conducted by Bishop Ibrahim ibrahim.
- Thursday, Oct. 2, WSU CASA meets at MoG Lower Hall @ 9:30 PM - All WSU student interested in joining CASA invited.
Annouce your event by e-mailing info@chaldean.org
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