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Join IFI at the School Choice Rally at the Statehouse Feb. 15

 

To learn more about the great successes Indiana is already having with the new education reforms check out the School Choice Indiana website.

2012 Legislative Agenda

Here is an update of a few bills IFI is tracking this session:

SB 72 - Chemical Abortions - This bill would require abortion providers to stop dispensing abortion pills at the FDA recommended 49 days instead of the 63+ days they are currently urging women to take it. Research has show that the instances of serious side effects or even death greatly increases after taking this abortion inducing medication after 7 weeks of pregnancy. This bill would also require a physician to administer the medication in person (there have been reports around the country of this deeply troubling medication being dispensed without a doctor physically present in the room).

HB 1252 - Extending the divorce waiting period - There is currently a 60 day waiting period for divorce in Indiana (one of the shortest in the nation). This bill would extend the waiting period for married couples with minor children to 12 months, unless they take a marriage education course. If they complete the course and still want to get divorced, the waiting period would be cut to 6 months. Research has shown that each divorce costs a married couple and the state a combined total of approximately $50,000 per divorce. Each year the state of Indiana alone pays $839 million due to divorce and out of wedlock childbearing. Not to mention the pain divorce causes to the husband and wife and especially the children. In some cases divorce is necessary, but research shows that in 4 out of 5 divorces one spouse wants to save the marriage. Furthermore, research shows that many of those who report unhappy marriages, but then stick it out, end up reporting very happy marriages just a few years later.

HB 1050 - Healthcare sharing ministries - Ministries such as Samaritan ministries provide a way for people of faith to share the burdens of healthcare costs and the emotion and spiritual burdens that come with healthcare needs. These ministries are not insurance and want to be recognized as such within the law. In a day and age where government is intent on forcing Americans to purchase health insurance, ministries that create a private sector solution to some of the problems within the health insurance/health care industry need protection.

SB 89 - Teaching the origins of life in public schools - Darwinists have been extremely effective in forcing public schools around the country to teach their view of how life began (The Big Bang/macro evolution, etc.). This bill would allow local school boards to allow their teachers to teach other theories on the origins of life, even if they come from a faith background.

SB 4 - Human trafficking - As shocking as it sounds, children being used as sex slaves is a growing problem (being brought more into the light here in Indianapolis due to the organizers of the Super Bowl realizing this as a problem nationwide and wishing to crack down on it). This bill would make it a Class B Felony for any individual to harbor a child with the intent on engaging that child in prostitution. This bill has already passed both the House and the Senate and has been signed into law by Gov. Mitch Daniels.

 

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Do Women Need Planned Parenthood...Really?

"Occupy" Planned Parenthood?

The "Occupy Wallstreet" protesters need to move from Wallstreet to the street their local Planned Parenthood is located on. 

According to columnist Steve Aden in his column, "Planned Parenthood Made Me Rich, All I Got Was A Nagging Conscience":

Apart from a return to free market-based economics in DC, it seems one of the most lucrative things a CEO in need of job could do is pursue a position with one of Planned Parenthood’s 81 affiliates. After all, CEOs in those positions pulled in an average salary of $158,797 last year.

That’s a lot of money in today’s economy. And it’s there for the taking for CEO types whose consciences are not bothered by the fact that killing pre-born children, pushing sex-ed programs that brainwash preteens, and passing out contraceptives like it’s candy to kids who can’t spell “contraceptive” is all part of an average day on the job.

The CEO of the Chicago Planned Parenthood makes over $300,000! 

Note to Occupy Wallstreeters:

If you have a problem with some of the injustices that occur within the capitalist system, shouldn't bloated salaries for CEO's that oversee the murder of millions of babies nationwide be at the top of your agenda??

 

Late Christmas Greetings from the Gipper

by Dr. Ron Johnson

Perhaps no other President has inspired Americans as much as “The Great Communicator,” Ronald Reagan. And the source of His inspiration was not his ability to merely make “good speeches”, or his proficient skill in wielding polished, political rhetoric. When he spoke to the American people, he spoke of our common love for God and our love for country. As our Commander and Chief, he wasn’t afraid to publicly declare his faith in God and his trust in the promises contained in God’s Word, the Bible.

Here is an excerpt from a speech he delivered in 1983 to America’s broadcasters:

“Think of it: the most awesome military machine in history, but it is no match for that one single man, hero, strong yet tender, Prince of Peace. His name alone, Jesus, can lift our hearts, soothe our sorrows, heal our wounds, and drive away our fears… With His message and with your conviction and commitment, we can still move mountains. We can work to reach our dreams and to make America a shining city on a hill.”

That’s my vision. To see Jesus exalted as Lord in the hearts of Americans and to see our great nation, once again, become a shining city on a hill, a model for all nations to follow.

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AFA of IN and IFI host Grassroots Training Conference

AFA of Indiana and IFI are hosting a half-day grassroots training workshop that you may find of interest in learning how to be part of a political or issue based campaign. This is great training for activists, campaign volunteers, home school students, TEA Party activists or those interested in how the political process works. This is a non-partisan educational event.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, January 21st in Westfield at The Journey Church at 17716 Eagletown Road at 8:30 am. Attendance cost (for handouts and seminar materials) is $20.  You can pay at the door.  Email micah@afain.net to RSVP.

Here is a flyer with more details:  Download IFI grassroots conf registration

With Epic Stupidity, Atheists Attack Tebow's Public Prayer

by Peter Heck

 

It was a foregone conclusion that the success of Christian poster-boy Tim Tebow on the football field was going to drive the atheist left bonkers.  And so it has.  As a result, we get to be treated to the warmed over mush of juvenile logic that these leading atheists boast as "reason."  Oh, with an extra helping of hate thrown in on the side. 

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Peter Heck - Challenge to the "Gay Church"