Newt Tells CatholicVote: “Human life begins at conception.”

Last week GOP candidate Newt Gingrich made a comment to ABC news saying life begins at implantation. Over the weekend Newt Gingrich released the following statement affirming that life begins at conception and that he will do everything in his power to promote the dignity of human life. In addition, Gingrich's campaign team contacted Catholic Vote directly to assure them of Gingrich's pro-life stance. Here is the statement which is also published on Gingrich's campaign website:

Gingrich Reaffirms His Belief in the Sanctity of all Human Life, Born and Unborn

Atlanta, GA - Newt 2012 released the following statement today from Newt Gingrich regarding his belief in the sanctity of all human life, born and unborn.

"As I have stated many times throughout the course of my public life, I believe that human life begins at conception. I believe that every unborn life is precious, no matter how conceived. I also believe that we should work for the day when there will be no abortions for any reason, and that every unborn child will be welcomed into life and protected by law.


That is why I have supported, and will continue to support, pro-life legislation that not only limits, but also reduces, the total number of abortions, with a view to the eventual legal protection of all unborn human life.


As I have also stated in the past, on day one of my administration, I will sign an executive order reinstating Ronald Reagan’s Mexico City policy that prevents taxpayer dollars from being used to fund abortions overseas. I will also work with Congress to repeal Obamacare, defund Planned Parenthood so that no taxpayer dollars are being used to fund abortions but rather transfer the money so it is used to promote adoption and other pro-family policies, and to enact legislation that provides greater protections for the unborn.


In terms of new pro-life legislation, I stated as recently as November 19 at a public forum of candidates in Iowa that I support Congress enacting pro-life legislation under the 14th Amendment, including legislation that would define personhood as beginning at conception.


As I have also made clear in several of my public pronouncements throughout this campaign, I oppose federal funding of any research that destroys a human embryo because we are also dealing here with human life.


My convictions on human life are longstanding, deeply felt, and irrevocable matters of conscience. I will do all in my power – always – to foster reverence for life."

I fully trust GOP candidate Gingrich in his pro-life position and think he laid it out quite eloquently.

For the Dignity of the Born and Unborn,

Timmerie

Newt Gingrich -- Life Begins at Implantation

Not really feeling GOP candidate Newt Gingrich's position on claiming life begins at implantation:

1. Science clearly shows life begins at fertilization.
2. He is Catholic and this goes against Catholic Church teaching.

This being said, he does appear to be very pro-life, despite changing positions during his career. People change, grow, and improve their character.

Your thoughts?

For the Dignity of the Born and Unborn,


Timmerie


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Catholic Radio Interview: Social Networking’s Influence - Good or Bad Influence?

Follow up interview will be on July 6th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. listen in live at http://www.catholicradioofsandiego.com/

Social media, has it taken over society for the worse? Can people be brought closer to God through social media? Does social media perpetuate immoral behavior?

Tomorrow May 22 I will be interviewed on Catholic radio in San Diego on KCEO AM 1000 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. discussing social media and it’s impact on society.

Kent Peters, director of the Office for Social Ministry has asked me to join him, co-hosts Linda Arreola and Deacon Jim Walsh, and three other guests on the weekly show “Setting Things Right” where we will discuss the questions above and more about social media.

Comment sharing your thoughts on the topic, and any questions you might be interested in asking. I’ll try to have them covered during the show.

Listen online May 22 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at http://www.catholicradioofsandiego.com/ or in the San Diego area on AM 1000.

An audio version of the show will be available online after the show, I’ll be sure to post a link tomorrow.

7/1 -- Listen to an mp3 of the interview online!

7/6 --  Follow up interview will be on July 6th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. listen in live at http://www.catholicradioofsandiego.com/

Standing In Defence of the Voiceless,

Timmerie Millington