Let's Stand Together Against the Approval of the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA)

This information and plea was posted on the Team Sarah website in the Conservative Christians group by one of its members named Sue. She has given me permission to post this for your information.

Those of us who truly believe in the sanctity of life and want to stand against abortion in all its forms must stand together if we ever hope to end the appalling practice of murdering the unborn.

If you are opposed to abortion then there is bad news on the horizon. For those of you who do not know, the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) is set to be signed if Congress passes it on January 21-22, 2009. The FOCA is the next sick chapter in the book of abortion. If made a law then all limitations on abortion will be lifted which will result in the following:

1) All hospitals, including Catholic hospitals will be requited to perform abortions upon request. If this happened Bishops vow to close down all Catholic hospitals - more than 30% of all hospitals in the United States.
2) Partial birth abortions would be legal and have no limitations.
3) All U.S. taxpayers would be funding abortions.
4) Parental notification will no longer be required.
5) The number of abortions will increase by a minimum of 100,000 annually.

Perhaps most importantly the government will now have control in the issue of abortion. This could result in a future amendment that would force women to have abortions in certain situations (rape, down syndrome babies, etc.) and could even regulate how many children women are allowed to have.

Needless to say, this information is disturbing, but sadly true. As Catholics, as Christians, as anyone who is against the wanton slaughter of innocent children, we must stand united in defense of life. We must stop the horrific act before it becomes law.

The Plan:

For Catholics: To say a novena (9 days of prayer) along with fasting starting on January 11th. The rosary is recommended with intentions to stop the FOCA.

For non-Catholics: Pray your strongest prayers with the same intentions or nine consecutive days. Fast if possible.

The hope is that this will branch and blossom as to become a global effort with maximum impact. We have very little time so we must act fast.

Just do three things:

1) Pass this letter to as many people as possible.
2) Do it immediately.
3) Start the prayers on January 11th and pray for nine consecutive days.

Fast if you are able. Remember with God all things are possible and the power of prayer is undeniable. We must stop this senseless act and support life.

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Let's give this a try and do whatever we can to fight this growing practice. If we don't speak up for the unborn who will?