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The fact that the Komen Foundation for the Cure has backed off (at least to an extent) its decision to cut loose Planned Parenthood is disappointing but not surprising. What is surprising is that the effort was made in the first place. Planned Parenthood is a particular type of institution that might be called a "halo organization." A halo organization is an outfit that, thanks to the sanctity of its mission, its purity of motives, its rigorous ethics, and its unimpeachable standards, has attained the status of a sacred entity on this bitter earth. It's a kind of secular church...

The sign might as well read, “Buy a Bible and support abortion!” In the latest twist of commercialism invading Christianity, now breast cancer pink has merged with the Word of God. The Susan G. Komen Foundation, who as recently as last week was handing out cash to the nation’s number one abortion provider, makes the latest thematic Bible stand out on retailers’ shelves across the nation. WalMart.com describes it this way: "The Here's Hope Breast Cancer Bible is a reminder that God has not forgotten you, a friend, or loved one who has been impacted by breast cancer. Not only...

Every October, sure as the leaves fall from the trees, pink ribbons and products blossom virtually everywhere you go. Breast Cancer Awareness Month has all the hallmarks of an effective public health campaign; people going about their regular routines can’t help but notice all the pink and — especially while shopping — be encouraged to contribute to the cause. During a friendly gathering last year, an acquaintance of mine wondered aloud why football players on the TV in the background were wearing pink on their uniforms. The answer soon came. Awareness had been raised. Everyone in the room voiced approval;...

A new report from a Planned Parenthood watchdog finds chapters of the Komen Race for the Cure breast cancer group gave affiliates of the national abortion business over $700,000 last fiscal year. The enormous amount should be a red flag to pro-life advocates, one leading activist says. Figures from STOPP International show Komen chapters giving $711,485 from April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2006 to Planned Parenthood affiliates. Jim Sedlak, a representative of the watchdog group says the numbers are concerning given than millions of pro-life Americans will participate in Komen events during the month. "More and more people are...

Waco, TX (LifeNews.com) -- A Texas pro-life advocate who was one of the first to work to expose the connection between Planned Parenthood and the Girl Scouts says pro-life advocates need to know the abortion business works with a leading breast cancer group as well.John Pisciotta's encouragement comes at a time when Susan B. Komen Foundation groups are preparing for annual breast cancer runs across the country.The head of Pro-Life Waco points to significant documentation over the last few years showing that local Komen affiliates across the country have given money to the pro-abortion group."We?re trying to raise awareness on...

(Charleston-AP) October 18, 2005 - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston and Bishop England High School have broken ties to Saturday's Race for the Cure. They made the decision because the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation gives money to Planned Parenthood in other cities. The race is expected to attract about six thousand people in Charleston this year. Race organizers say some students from the Bishop England High School will participate on their own, but will no longer receive community service credit for their efforts. Proceeds from the race are required to go toward breast cancer screenings for...

Just this week a study announced that a natural pregnancy hormone, human chorionic gonadotropin, shows promise for preventing breast cancer. According to researchers, HCG activated tumor-suppressor genes that stopped cancer cell growth. So, if pregnancy hormones work to combat breast cancer, does that mean having an abortion somehow increases the risk? There are groups like the Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer who insist the answer is "yes." They cite reports dating back to 1986 in which "government scientists wrote a letter to the British Journal Lancet acknowledging that induced abortion before the first term pregnancy increases the risk of breast cancer."...

Sometimes evil pops up in the most unlikely of places. The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is named for a victim who died in 1978, at age 36. Before Susan died, her sister Nancy promised to do all that she could to eradicate the horrible disease, and to that end she founded the organization in 1982. Since then, the Komen Foundation, with over 100 local affiliates in the U.S.A. alone, has raised $740 million for this worthy cause, funding innovative research grants, public awareness campaigns, and community-based outreach programs. Every year more than one million people worldwide participate in...

Breast Cancer Walkers Uninformed about ABC LinkBreast Cancer Walkers Uninformed about ABC Link     10/25/2004By Mary E. Traeger, CWA of MO Media CoordinatorOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and anti-cancer organizations are absorbed in sponsoring cancer walks, which involve hundreds . . ."While he was saying this a woman from the crowd called out, ‘Blest is the womb that bore you and the breasts that nursed you!'" (Luke 1:27)October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and anti-cancer organizations are absorbed in sponsoring cancer walks, which involve hundreds of thousands of participants in numerous cities walking to find a breast cancer cure. Corporations are...

Planned Parenthood/Susan G Komen (breast cancer) Question from pro-life on 09-30-2004: This article is on Focus on the Family/Dr James Dobson's website. Thanks for all you do to keep us informed.Susan G. Komen Foundation Supports Planned Parenthood by Stuart Shepard, correspondent Disapproval grows over breast cancer group's support of abortion provider. A long-time member of an organization fighting breast cancer has stepped down, criticizing the group's donations to Planned Parenthood as inconsistent. Eve Sanchez Silver was a charter member of the Susan G. Komen Foundation's National Hispanic/Latina Advisory Council -- at least, she was until September 20, when she...

Phoenix is one of the many sites of the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, and the next race is Sunday, October 13. You may have participated in this 5K walk/run to help raise money for breast cancer research. Perhaps in participating, you wore a sign to indicate you were walking/running in honor of a deceased friend or loved one who died of breast cancer. The race here in Phoenix annually draws 30,000 participants. Though the sponsoring Susan G. Komen Foundation has been there in times of need for people around the nation impacted by the scourge of...