Tag: abortion

Ohio clergy celebrate Appeals Court reversal of Black decision on babies with Down Syndrome (VIDEO)

MANSFIELD — In an earth-shaking court decision, the second-highest court in the land upheld an Ohio law banning abortions from a prenatal Down Syndrome diagnosis. This decision strikes down a previous Federal Judge’s decision who said Roe v. Wade was the ‘law of the land.’ Due to his Planned Parenthood

117 Ohio clergy say H.R. 5 establishes an immoral ‘State Religion’

NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — Known by its detractors as the “Federal Inequality Act,” H.R. 5 is being debated in the Senate after passing the House along party lines. This bill, along with companion SOGI legislation at the state level, promises to erase freedom of thought and belief, and mandate a

Movie Review on Roe v. Wade (VIDEO)

Available digitally this April 2nd, “Roe v. Wade” follows Dr. Bernard Nathanson and Dr. Mildred Jefferson as they square off in a national battle in this untold conspiracy leading to the most famous and controversial court case in history. (Rated PG-13) The movie also provides an inside view of the

Ohio bans unsupervised abortion thru web-based video platforms

COLUMBUS — Last year, Ohio’s oldest abortion facility closed due to medical malpractice. As brick and mortar facilities continue to close across the state, a new danger lurks as telemedicine prescriptions for abortions are becoming more prevalent during COVID shutdowns. In a growing web-based culture, conservatives in the Ohio Legislature

‘Unborn Lives Matter’ the message at March for Life (SLIDESHOW)

MANSFIELD — After four remarkable years of the Trump Presidency, the pro-life movement now faces a Biden Administration hostile to the sanctity of life. This past weekend, no trace of laryngitis could be found at a mass demonstration meeting under brisk conditions. Citizens made their voices heard for one disenfranchised

As abortions decline, Pro-Lifers recognize President Trump as “Man of the Year”

MANSFIELD — 2020 was a special year for the Pro-Life movement. Forty-five abortion clinics closed, and forty-five new Pro-Life legislators were elected to the 117th Congress. It is no surprise the person recognized as the most influential advocate for the unborn would be the forty-fifth President of the United States.

101 Ohio evangelical leaders thank President Trump for policies

NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — With the first Presidential debate set for Cleveland, Ohio next week, united clergy across the Buckeye Bible Belt are taking the opportunity to thank the President for his Administration’s policies. On Thursday, over one hundred clergymen across a region of the bellwether state released an open

RCPN releases statement on Mansfield resolution involving racism (VIDEO)

MANSFIELD — City Council will be voting on a draft resolution Tuesday night declaring racism as a public health crisis. The resolution (Bill 123) comes in the wake of the George Floyd murder case that has engulfed the nation in civil unrest. One group not supporting the measure says the

Guest Column: Black leader explains why he will not join the Black Lives Movement (VIDEO)

Every life unjustly killed deserves justice. In the cause to make things right, I will not join a movement that has nearly everything wrong. More innocent lives have now been killed (including cops) since these predominantly violent protests began over George Floyd’s horrific death. What about the black lives killed in

Local March for Life seeks to knock abortion out cold (SLIDESHOW)

MANSFIELD — Organizers of Sunday’s March for Life held a rally at Central Park Gazebo to commemorate Sanctity of Life Sunday, marking the forty-seventh anniversary of Roe v. Wade. The weather and the pro-life gathering both had something in common: the wind chill and the group’s tolerance for abortion were

“2019 Year of the Bible” saw great advances in Buckeye Bible Belt

NORTH CENTRAL OHIO– Biblical faith grabbed headlines for the Buckeye Bible Belt in 2019. Just one day after the newly-elected Governor Mike DeWine was sworn in on nine Bibles, area clergymen from one hundred and fifty congregations held a press conference at BibleWalk Museum to declare the “Year of the

Guest Column: Ohio State’s J.K. Dobbins: Running back for life (VIDEO)

When my dad was alive, he would tell me, ‘No matter what, have a smile on your face. No matter how you’re feeling, you’re living, and you should be able to smile.’ These days, Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins has a lot to smile about. He just moved into second

As Planned Parenthood loses grip on Ohio, will Mansfield clinic be next to close? (VIDEO)

MANSFIELD — The nation’s leading abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, appears to be abandoning Ohio after a string of defeats leaving its operations crippled in the Buckeye State. Over the last nine years, the Ohio Legislature has enacted twenty-two pro-life initiatives, half of the state’s abortion facilities have closed, and the

Pro-Life leaders say critics in a logjam after courthouse tree vigil

MANSFIELD — After critics of a new landscaping plan held a vigil April 5th on the courthouse lawn eulogizing dead trees, supporters of the outdoor facelift believe the green movement group is “barking up the wrong tree.” One Pro-Life activist says he has never seen any of the participants depicted

Federal Court of appeals rules Ohio law can end taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood

COLUMBUS – As the Ohio General Assembly considers the Heartbeat Bill, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a sweeping ruling today protecting Ohio tax dollars from flowing to abortion providers. In an 11-to-6 decision, today’s ruling overturned a lower court ruling that had declared a 2016 law unconstitutional because

108 North central Ohio clergy send letter to resist judicial tyranny (SLIDESHOW)(VIDEO)

MANSFIELD — Faith leaders across North Central Ohio held a press conference at the Richland County Courthouse calling for a restoration of religious freedom and an end to judicial tyranny.  Standing outside the very courthouse where a poster with the words of the Ten Commandments was ordered taken down by

Commissioner Board turns down clergy resolution to defund Planned Parenthood (VIDEO)

MANSFIELD — Despite recent revelations on Planned Parenthood selling baby parts on the black market, the Richland County Board of Commissioners declined to hold a hearing to consider supporting a non-binding resolution proposed by leading clergy from forty-three area congregations. Earlier this summer, allegations surfaced regarding Planned Parenthood‘s operation after