Dr. Bernard Nathanson, an obstetrician who estimated that he was involved in 75,000 abortions -- including one in the 1940s for his then-girlfriend, who had become pregnant with his child -- before he became a leading pro-life activist, died Monday of cancer in New York. He was 84.

Dr. Nathanson operated an abortion clinic in New York during the 1960s and 70s and helped found the National Association for the Repeal of Abortion Laws, now called NARAL Pro-Choice America, in 1969.

New ultrasound technology provided images, he said, that changed his mind about the morality of abortions. He performed his last such procedure in 1979 and became a high-profile anti-abortion lecturer and campaigner.

In the mid-1980s, Dr. Nathanson narrated "The Silent Scream," a film that shows the abortion of a three-month-old fetus in graphic detail and was screened at the White House by President Ronald Reagan. (-Bernard Nathanson, abortion provider turned pro-life activist,   )

Born into a Jewish family in New York, Dr. Nathanson converted to Catholicism in 1996. His wife, Christine Reisner-Nathanson, told the Associated Press that he had been vilified by both sides of the abortion debate:

"When he was an abortion doctor he was seen as a pariah by the medical community," she said, "and when he went pro-life he was scorned by the women in the pro-abortion movement.

(Billy's Thoughts>>> This should once again prove anyone can change. It is a blessing to know that a soul  who encouraged death later in life stood up for life. We all should hope he came to know Jesus as his savior because   belonging to a church regardless what the name of the church is doesn't make anyone right with God.)

 

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Boston College, a Catholic school, is stirring fresh controversy for honoring a notorious priest and former member of Congress.

 

Former Congressman Robert Drinan (D-Massachusetts), a late Jesuit priest and abortion rights advocate, will be honored March 7 as the Catholic school draws attention to his work and life, despite the heavy criticism he has received from the Catholic Church for his stance on abortion.  ( Catholic school's 'unconscionable' celebration)

"It's bad enough that a pro-abortion priest that defied church law forbidding priests from holding public office should be celebrated at a Catholic college," laments Michael Hichborn, director of the American Life League's Defend the Faith project. "But to then celebrate this dissident priest by hosting Father (Raymond) Schroth and Congressman Barney Frank (D-Massachusetts), both of whom are stridently pro-abortion, is just unconscionable."

(Billy's Thoughts>>> I guess some people and even some schools are only Catholic in name but not by their actions.)

A high school wrestler from Iowa created a national stir when he placed his Christian convictions above winning and refused to compete against a girl at last week's state tournament.

 

Joel Northrup, a home-schooled sophomore, holds a 35-4 wrestling record for Linn-Mar High School in West Des Moines, Iowa. But last week, he would not compete against Cassy Herkelman, one of only two girls to make the state wrestling tournament since its inception in 1926. While it was difficult to miss a chance to win the state tournament, he says the decision to forfeit to a girl was made long before the opportunity presented itself.

"We had kind of known that there were already two girls that were my weight in 3-A that might have a shot of making it to state, and we prayed about it all year," he shares. "And I'd already made the decision not to wrestle her." (Would-be wrestling champ chose beliefs over winning)

(Billy's Thoughts>>>> Good for this teen. We need more people like him.)

I WOULD BE THE LAST PERSON TO THINK THAT IF GADHAFI IS FORCED OUT HE WOULD BE REPLACED WITH A CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC. THE TURMOIL THROUGHOUT THE REGION COULD PRODUCE BAD RESULTS. BUT WHAT THIS MURDERER IS DOING IS BEYOND THE PALE.

         HERE’S WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN. THE WEST SHOULD DECLARE A “NO-FLY” ZONE OVER LYBIA TO PREVENT HIS PLANES FROM FURTHER RUNS AGAINST THE LYBIAN PEOPLE. THEN, AS THE WALL STREET JOURNAL PUT IT IN AN EDITORIAL, “WE’D GO FURTHER AND TELL THE LYBIAN ARMED FORCES THAT THE WEST WILL BOMB THEIR AIRFIELDS IF THEY CONTINUE TO SLAUGHTER THEIR PEOPLE.

(Billy's Thoughts>>> The above is part of a Cal Thomas commentary. Cal is right we need to do everything we can to see this evil leader removed from power. Just like the world is a better place without Hitler in power it will be the same when this evil one is removed from office. If you like to read more of the commentary click here   or  listen to the audio 02-24_thursday_CTS_Commentary.)

If the U.S. military were to intervene in an increasingly chaotic Libya, it would most likely be part of a NATO action in which Libyan bloodshed has reached a humanitarian crisis, analysts said Thursday.

As reports emerged Thursday about deadly clashes between leader Moammar Gadhafi's forces and anti-government protesters in the town of Zawiya near Tunisia, analysts highlighted how Gadhafi has already pledged to fight a rebellion to martyrdom.

Military intervention "is something which I hope doesn't happen, but it looks as though at some point that it should happen," said Simon Henderson, senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.  (Analysts: More Libyan bloodshed could prompt U.S., NATO intervention)

(Billy's Thoughts>>> Lets hope and pray this leader is gone soon. I know if   GADHAFI IS FORCED OUT the chances are slim  HE will BE REPLACED WITH A CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC still it is time this evil leader is removed for the good of the world  and  the good of this nation.)

Fox News recently reported that two Protestant churches are getting criticized for opening their facilities to Muslims groups that are in need of a place to conduct their services. Heartsong Church near Memphis, for example, reportedly allowed members of the Memphis Islamic Center to hold Ramadan prayers in its building last September, and Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Alexandria, Virginia currently allows the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) to hold regular Friday prayers in its facility while their new mosque is under construction. ( Christian churches welcoming Muslim worship?)

A coalition of 34,000 black churches is blasting President Barack Obama's decision to stop defending the federal law that bans recognition of gay marriage.

 

The Rev. Anthony Evans, who heads the National Black Church Initiative, says Obama "has violated the Christian faith" by failing to uphold Jesus' teaching that marriage is between a man and a woman.  ( Church group blasts Obama for abandoning Defense of Marriage Act)

  (Billy's Thoughts>>> Obama might be in trouble here because many black church goers believe the gay life is sinful. )

The White House will celebrate Black History Month with a Feb. 24concert celebrating Detroit's best-known musical import. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will host "The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House," a tribute to therecord companyBerry Gordy Jr. founded here at the dawn of the 1960s.

The concert will be filmed for broadcast at 8 p.m. March 1 on PBS stations. ( 

TIME TO PARTY: Obama to celebrate Motown at White House concert...)

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(Billy's Thoughts>>> Today there are so many problems in our world and nation why does the President take time to do this.)

The Supreme Court has passed up a chance to take another look at a six-year-old ruling that struck down the display of the Ten Commandments in two Kentucky courthouses.

 

 

McCreary and Pulaski counties had appealed recent lower court rulings barring them from posting the Commandments, despite changes to the displays to include multiple religious and government documents. (High court rejects new case on 10 Commandments)

(Billy's Thoughts>>> I believe there is nothing wrong with displaying the commandments but those of us who believe in the God of the Bible must never forget we were given the commandments to show us we are sinners and need to turn to Christ.)

The U.S. military reports that four Bible-distributing Americans have been killed after being taken hostage by Somali pirates who hijacked their yacht last Friday.

 

 

Somali pirates shot and killed Scott and Jean Adam of Del Rey, California, as well as Bob Riggle and Phyllis Macay of Seattle -- four Christians aboard a yacht owned by the California couple who sailed around the world to distribute copies of the Bible.

According to CBS News, the yacht was trailed by four U.S. Navy warships. When shots were heard aboard, the U.S. attempted to provide life-saving care, but the victims' wounds were too severe. Jonathan Racho of International Christian Concern (ICC) says it is unusual for Somali pirates to kill Americans, because they have released hostages in the past.

"Their primary goal is money," he explains. "They want to get money, and it is a criminal enterprise that...many Somalis [have] been engaged in." (American hostages reported killed)

(Billy's Thoughts>>> Pray for the love ones of these dead souls.)