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Rep. Ocasio-Cortez’s Curious Calculus on Children

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) believes abortion liberates otherwise enslaved women.

Here’s what she said earlier today:

“Forcing poor and working-class people to give birth against their will, against their consent, against their ability to provide for themselves or a child, is a profound economic issue and it’s certainly a way to keep a workforce basically conscripted to large-scale employers and to employers to work more against their will, to take second and third jobs against their desire and their own autonomy.”

Reducing the beauty and joy of children to mere economics is distasteful in and of itself, but such rationale defies common sense logic and reasoning.

Topics: Uncategorized Tags: news September 29, 2022 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Jim Daly Statement Opposing the Supreme Court Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

Americans have been watching and listening with interest to the ongoing confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. A federal appeals court judge and the first black woman to be nominated to the High Court, President Biden’s pick to replace retiring Justice Stephen Breyer possesses a highly decorated résumé.

But an academically and professionally accomplished biography doesn’t necessarily equate to suitability for the Supreme Court of the United States.

During the past three days of spirited questioning from members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Judge Jackson has confirmed suspicions that she subscribes to an expansive and progressive view of the Constitution.

Topics: Uncategorized Tags: news March 23, 2022 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Focus on the Family President Jim Daly Hails Supreme Court Decision Blocking Mandate for Large Employers

Today’s decision blocking the Biden administration’s sweeping mandate is a victory for freedom and a resounding defeat of egregious and intrusive government overreach. No administration or federal agency should be permitted to force employers and employees to violate their deeply held convictions or burden them with onerous and intrusive unconstitutional edicts. We applaud the Supreme Court’s principled ruling and all indications suggest this stay will be permanent. As we approach the two-year anniversary of the COVID-19 scourge, we pray for an end to this awful global pandemic and ask God to have mercy on a world weary and eager for a return to normalcy.

Topics: Current Events Tags: news January 13, 2022 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Veterans Day ’21: Honor to Whom Honor is Due

General Douglas MacArthur was quoting an old British ballad during his 1951 farewell address before Congress when he said:

“Old soldiers never die – they just fade away.”

Sadly, both old and young soldiers die every day. Each death diminishes us all, with each man or woman taking with them a reservoir of history and unique experience. We stand on their shoulders, enjoying relative peace and freedom today because so many gave their lives in times of war – and worked to keep the peace after the fighting stopped.

Topics: Current Events Tags: news November 10, 2021 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

As Supreme Court Hears Texas Abortion Case, Texas Governor Greg Abbott Joins Focus on the Family Radio Program

All eyes will be on the Supreme Court today as the nine justices hear arguments in the highly anticipated six-week “heartbeat bill” case, Whole Women’s Health v. Jackson and United States v. Texas.

Given the magnitude of the moment and the fact that the state of Texas has been in the middle of not only this case but other pressing national issues, we decided to invite the Lone Star state governor, Greg Abbott, onto the program today.

Governor Abbott has been married to his wife, Cecilia, for 40 years and the chief executive of Texas since 2014.

Topics: Current Events Tags: events, news, pro-life November 1, 2021 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Radical Abortion Bill Yet Another Round in the War on Children

Focus on the Family president Jim Daly reacts to the House passage of H.R. 3755:

In a galling twist of irony, liberal members of the House of Representatives passed last week (on party lines) the “Women’s Health Protection Act” – a tragic piece of legislation designed to guarantee unfettered access to abortion.

In reality, the legislation doesn’t protect anyone – it actually endangers women and ends the lives of innocent children, along with cheapening the sacredness and value of life overall.

Using soft words to describe dark deeds has become the calling card of abortion advocates, who routinely refer to abortion as “healthcare.” It’s simply not true, and saying so however many times they do won’t make truth of a lie.

The apostle Paul had little time for deceivers, admonishing fellow believers in Ephesus to “Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them” (5:11).

Topics: Current Events Tags: news, pro-life September 29, 2021 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Guest Post: Teen Raises $10K to Install Safe Haven Baby Box, Newborn Saved Just One Year Later

By: Zachary Mettler

If you pay attention to the daily headlines, you’ll probably agree with me that there’s always plenty of negative, depressing news going around. In fact, I think the constant drumbeat of negative headlines can be quite toxic for us and our faith.

That’s why for this post, I’m turning over the reigns to our team at The Daily Citizen who covered a newly breaking positive story:

After a teenager raised $10,000 to install a Safe Haven Baby Box for the Seymour Fire Department in Indiana, the box has saved the life of a baby just a year later.

Topics: Current Events Tags: babies, news, pro-life February 7, 2020 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Guest Post: Navy SEALS Prepare to Bike 1,000 Miles in 10 Days to Fundraise for Neuro-Rehab Patients

By: Zachary Mettler

The Daily Citizen had the great privilege to interview three former Navy SEALS, two of whom are participating in a 1,000 mile long, 10 day bike ride to raise money for the VIP NeuroRehabilitation Center in San Diego, CA. The SEALS have formed an organization, Beyond the Teams, which seeks to, “fight for those who can’t fight for themselves by bringing awareness and financial resources to any disabled military personnel, veterans, handicapped children, and others.”

For Beyond the Teams’ first project, five former SEALS will bike down the east coast from Virginia Beach, Virginia to Fort Pierce, Florida.

Topics: Current Events Tags: news October 16, 2019 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Jack Phillips Continues to be a Modern Day Warrior for Religious Freedom

Jack Phillips continues to be in the news because those who disagree with him continue to harass the Colorado baker.

As you may recall, the same day that the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would hear Colorado baker Jack Phillips’ first case of alleged discrimination, Autumn Scardina called the Masterpiece Cakeshop and asked him to create a pink and blue cake to celebrate Scardina’s gender transition.

Like with the first case, Jack declined since it conflicted with his deeply held religious convictions.

Topics: Current Events Tags: current events, faith, news, religious freedom July 24, 2019 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

The Crisis at the Southern Border

The heartbreaking image that was released yesterday of a father and daughter lying face down in the muddy water of the Rio Grande River is horrendous and a sight that you cannot turn away from unaffected.

Tragically, the picture is not an isolated incident. The crisis enveloping our southern border is acute and growing worse.

As I have said on previous occasions, we must continue to urge government officials to work together towards a humane and God-honoring solution that will at the same time protect our borders and assure the safety of our citizens.

Topics: Current Events Tags: border, crisis, events, news June 26, 2019 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura