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One of our patrons calls himself Shrek. His real name is Eddie.

He recently commented that after a nervous breakdown, he was destitute. Losing his home, family and his self-respect. He started coming to Siloam Mission for coffee and meals and friendship. Soon he asked to volunteer to keep himself occupied.

When we opened our art program, he was one of the first participants. Eddie comments that the program was therapeutic and many things he lost in his season of poverty have started to be restored, like hope. He concludes that the art classes have given him the confidence to begin rebuilding his life and relationships.

At Siloam Mission, we say hope begins with a meal for just $2.58. And we know so much more is accomplished. Thank you for your support to heolp us rebuild broken lives.

From the Front line, I'm John Mohan.


 

They Need to Care After Birth
By John Mohan

After two failed attempts, the third time has proven the charm for abortion rights advocate Dr. Henry Morgentaler.

Although the names and reasons of many others appointed to the Order of Canada have raised eyebrows over the years, last week's announcement of Morgentaler has garnered the strongest reaction --both for and against. The Advisory Council's vote was uncharacteristically less than a consensus having to resort to a rare recorded vote. The general public seems to be at a loss as to how Morgentaler's crusade for easier abortion access has made Canada a decidedly better country or increases Canadian pride on the international stage.

Pro-choice supporters are using the Order of Canada announcement to assert Canadians have become as blase to unrestricted abortion on demand as they are to going to the dentist. But there is little evidence to substantiate that.

Has anyone seen a "Kiss me, I just had an abortion" T-shirt? People get birth announcements from proud parents, but who has received an "Abortion Announcement" in the mail or a celebration cigar from an excited would-have-been father?

Like it or not, Morgentaler's 40-year commitment to, according to the Order of Canada announcement, "health-care options for women" (meaning abortion-related efforts to provide and legalize abortion on demand) has done little to change public opinion, as Canadians still don't accept the life-ending procedure in the same way as getting a tooth pulled. Most opinion polls reveal the majority of Canadians believe the Advisory Council was wrong to name Morgentaler to Canada's highest civilian honour. Although his assertion that opposition is restricted to "the usual suspects from the Catholic Church, fundamentalists and women opposed to women's rights", outrage is widespread -- being expressed by a broad range of faith groups, politicians, columnists and private citizens of both genders.

It's estimated that Morgentaler and other practitioners, and the absence of any abortion-limiting laws in Canada have ensured two million less people in our country. He says some would have been criminals - so he believes he's done us all a favour. Economists say had the aborted lived, they would have been a significant piece of our future labour force. But not all would have been healthy, prosperous contributors to society.

Thousands of Winnipeg children go to school hungry and are in need of breakfast and lunch programs. What happens to them this summer when schools are closed? Low-income families struggle with the difficult choice between food and shelter.

Right-to-life advocates should be lobbying our governments to create an affordable housing strategy. Anti-abortionists speaking for the handicapped's right to life should be as vocal for more supportive housing and services for them. Thousands of mothers endure the arduous battle of post-natal depression. They need long-term care and support. Pro-lifers can be a great assistance for their recovery.

Pro-life proponents believe that life begins at conception. To be consistent and influential, responsibility can't end at birth.

Originally printed in the Winnipeg Sun, Wednesday, July 9, 2008.
Reprinted with the permission of Sun Media Corporation.




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