Category Archives: Life

Federal Court Hearing on Kentucky’s Ultrasound Bill

By KBC Public Affairs | Published: March 29, 2017

On March 23, 2017, I had the privilege of attending the court hearing on House Bill, 2, commonly known as the ultrasound bill. House Bill 2 gives a pregnant mother the opportunity to view an ultrasound and hear the heartbeat of her unborn child prior to having an abortion. The hope is that if a […]

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Update from the 2017 Kentucky legislative session

By KBC Public Affairs | Published: March 20, 2017

By Tom Troth, Legislative Agent Kentucky Baptist Convention The members of the General Assembly have left Frankfort and returned to their home districts for the 10-day veto recess. They will return at noon on March 29, 2017, for two more days to deal with any potential Gubernatorial vetoes and to pass additional legislation. There were […]

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Kentucky legislators pass laws to protect the unborn & newborns

By admin | Published: April 20, 2016

Babies were among the big winners in the legislative session that wrapped up last week. Kentucky lawmakers passed two bills intended to protect both the unborn and newborns. In what many evangelicals consider a major victory, the House and Senate came together on legislation that will require women seeking abortions to have face-to-face meetings or real-time […]

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Bill to add churches to infant safe haven list passes Kentucky Senate

By admin | Published: March 17, 2016

An amendment to House Bill 148 would add churches to the list of safe havens where unwanted babies can be dropped off without parents being criminally charged. As long as the baby is not injured, the law ensures that the parent or person acting for the child will not be liable. Sen. Julie Raque Adams, R-Louisville (pictured […]

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Ultrasound Bill Passes Senate Committee

By admin | Published: January 30, 2014

Senate Bill 8, sponsored by Sen. Whitney Westerfield, R-Hopkinsville, has passed through a key committee. The legislation would add a requirement to Kentucky’s existing informed-consent law for an ultrasound to be performed and require that the physician simultaneously describe what is seen to the patient. Not performing the ultrasound would result in a penalty of […]

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Crucial Time for Pro-Life Bills; Action Needed Now

By admin | Published: February 27, 2013

Two bills that would protect women and babies here in Kentucky have an opportunity to be heard in the legislature tomorrow. The Democrat Majority-led House of Representatives has an opportunity to overcome partisanship and allow its members a vote on the SB 5, the Ultrasound Bill and SB 4, the Face-to-Face Consultation Bill. The Ultrasound […]

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Ultrasound: A Clear Picture of Life

By admin | Published: February 26, 2013

The following is a guest post by Paul Chitwood, Executive Director-Treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention. When Michelle and I were expecting our first child, we were greatly anticipating the ultrasound that would allow us to see our baby in the womb and even know if we would have a boy or a girl. I […]

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Kentucky Senate approves ultrasound bill, now headed to House

By admin | Published: February 8, 2013

The Kentucky Senate passed bills today that will require women to have an ultrasound and have a face-to-face consultation with their healthcare provider before getting an abortion. From the Lexington Herald-Leader’s Bluegrass Politics blog: FRANKFORT – The Senate overwhelmingly approved bills Friday that would require women to have an ultrasound and a face-to-face meeting with […]

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General Assembly Preparing for Session; Now Is the Time to Call

By admin | Published: January 7, 2013

The General Assembly will gather in Frankfort Jan. 8 – 11 to organize for the session, which begins Feb. 8.  Now is an excellent time to call your legislator and let him or her know your stand on key issues, particularly the expansion of gambling, and life ethics. Gov. Beshear has made it clear he […]

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Vote Your Values This Tuesday

By admin | Published: November 2, 2012
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Baptist Press: Two Baptist universities join legal fight against abortion mandate

By admin | Published: October 11, 2012

One of the more controversial aspects of Obamacare has been a mandate issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services requiring employers to provide health insurance that covers contraceptives and abortion-inducing drugs.  The mandate will even require religiously-affiliated institutions and Christian-owned businesses to comply. Two Baptist colleges have joined the fight against the […]

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Are you ready to vote your values this November?

By admin | Published: October 9, 2012
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Pro-life Bill Has One Last Shot; Rally Planned

By KBC Public Affairs | Published: April 5, 2012

The Kentucky General Assembly will wrap up with 2012 next Thursday, April 12, but it’s not too late for citizens to make a difference! Next Thursday is “Veto Override” day, when the legislature can reconsider anything the governor vetoed this past week (and possibly override his veto if they deem that necessary). A bill that […]

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Pro-life Bills Barely Breathing

By KBC Public Affairs | Published: March 15, 2012

Kentucky Right to Life has issued an urgent call for pro-life citizens to make contacts with their legislators to try to save two pro-life bills that are dying in a House committee as this year’s General Assembly session winds down. Here’s their message: We are in the last two weeks of the 2012 Kentucky legislative […]

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Senate Okays Life Bills that House Will Abort

By KBC Public Affairs | Published: February 15, 2012

Two pro-life bills have now been approved by the Kentucky state Senate but if past experience is any guide, they are doomed to die in the House of Representatives without even getting a vote by the full House. Senate Bill 103, which would require that an abortionist at least give a woman the opportunity to […]

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Louisville Starts Year with 283 Abortions

By KBC Public Affairs | Published: February 8, 2012

According to the latest statistics provided by Right to Life of Louisville (part of Kentucky Right to Life), an estimated 283 abortions were performed at the state’s largest abortion clinic in Louisville in January. The abortions were performed at the EMW Women’s Surgical Center in downtown Louisville. The clinic is one of two in the […]

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Louisville Abortions Top 3,600 for 2011

By KBC Public Affairs | Published: January 13, 2012

According to the latest statistics provided by Right to Life of Louisville (part of Kentucky Right to Life), an estimated 284 abortions were performed at the state’s largest abortion clinic in Louisville in December. That brings the estimated total for the year to 3,651. The abortions were performed at the EMW Women’s Surgical Center in […]

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An Invitation to Take a Stand for Life

By KBC Public Affairs | Published: January 5, 2012

With Sanctity of Life Sunday coming up for Southern Baptist churches on Jan. 15, this is a good time to focus on an initiative called “The Invitation Stands.” This initiative seeks to build closer relationships between Southern Baptist Churches and pregnancy resource centers during 2012. Church members can participate in the following ways. 1. Visit […]

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Pro-life Events Coming Up in January

By KBC Public Affairs | Published: December 29, 2011

If you are pro-life and want to add action to your belief, you may want to consider a couple of upcoming pro-life events that are being sponsored by Kentucky Right to Life: Monday, January 23: Pro-life people from throughout Kentuckiana will meet at the Metro Hall steps (527 Jefferson St., Louisville) for the annual Rally […]

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2011 Abortions Approaching 3,500

By KBC Public Affairs | Published: December 20, 2011

According to the latest statistics provided by Right to Life of Louisville (part of Kentucky Right to Life), an estimated 277 abortions were performed at the state’s largest abortion clinic in Louisville in November. That brings the estimated total for the year to 3,367 with December stats still to come. The abortions were performed at […]

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