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Some Clarity on my Thrivent Statement

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Bob F.

A friend wrote that he felt my comments about Thrivent had cast the WELS in a negative light.  That was absolutely not the intent.  I continue to hold my membership in WELS because of the high value I place on … Continue reading →

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Thrivent Issue Settled – For Now!

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Bob F.

Thrivent will no longer permit “Choice Dollar” gifts or match employee gifts to go to pro-abortion groups.  If we wish to see the glass half full, this news is terrific! Thrivent faced a deluge of criticism when it was discovered … Continue reading →

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Honoring Leaders who Favor Abortion Rights

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Bob F.

January 22, 2014 will mark another sad milestone in legalized abortion in our country.  Since that fateful day in 1973, abortion has been legal throughout all 9 months of a pregnancy.  Its advocates originally argued that what was developing in … Continue reading →

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Expressing Credible Concern

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Bob F.

A sometimes-effective tool in creating social change involves the act of boycotting.  It creates social awareness of an injustice and, when successful, can often result in change to correct the injustice. Perhaps the most volatile issue in American history has … Continue reading →

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BioEdge: Down syndrome therapy now possible, says US researcher

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Bob F.

BioEdge: Down syndrome therapy now possible, says US researcher. This is, of course, exciting news.  Any discovery that leads to improved health and quality of life is worth some excitement but I must confess to having mixed emotions. Jesus held … Continue reading →

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Synthetic Biology Camp at Wisconsin Lutheran College for Grades 10-12

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Bob F.

I know – what is “synthetic biology?”  According to Wikipedia: Synthetic biology is the design and construction of biological devices and systems for useful purposes.[1] It is an area of biological research and technology that combines biology and engineering, thus … Continue reading →

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When is Consent not Consent?

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Bob F.

Ernest and Julio Gallo used to make commercials to promote their wine.  Each commercial ended with the tagline, “We will serve no wine before its time!”  I think of that commercial every time I hear about or am asked about … Continue reading →

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Religion and Abortion Wars

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Bob F.

It has been no secret that Christianity is losing or has lost credibility in society.  In frustration well-intentioned Christians have sometimes been pressing for acceptance, acknowledgment or even endorsement of religious views.  I guess it is payback time. The debate … Continue reading →

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Complexities of ART

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Bob F.

ART stands for Artificial Reproductive Technology. It is a broad term to describe sperm banks, surrogate parenting and a wide spectrum of in vitro fertilization (IVF) techniques. A recent case in California (where else?!?!) raises the question of parental rights … Continue reading →

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Forty Years of Roe: Enough Is Enough!

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Bob F.

Through the email service of Christian Life Resources I wrote an article about 40 years of legalized abortion in America.  You can check it out at: http://www.christianliferesources.com/news/forty-years-of-roe-enough-is-enough-8860 If you would like to subscribe to LifeWire, the weekly email service of … Continue reading →

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