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Archive for March, 2005

Activists Groups for the Disabled Speak Out

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Disability activists have called for a national moratorium on death by starvation and dehydration for those diagnosed as being in a persistent vegetative state. This is a condition that is frequently misdiagnosed. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Activists Groups for the Disabled Speak Out”, url: “http://www.burrintheburgh.com/2005/03/31/activists-groups-for-the-disabled-speak-out/” });

Written by Pastor Scott Stiegemeyer

March 31st, 2005 at 7:32 pm

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I Don’t Usually Quote Ralph Nader but…

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I think this interview about Terri Schiavo with former Green Party presidential candidate, Ralph Nader, is helpful. Speaking against the euthanasia of Terri should not be seen as a right-wing issue. Jesse Jackson, Ralph Nader, Joe Lieberman, Lanny Davis and Alan Dershowitz are hardly right wing or conservative and all of them have [...]

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March 31st, 2005 at 7:20 pm

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Mayo Clinic Neurologist said Terri NOT in Persistent Vegetative State

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Since the news media continues to lie and mislead the public about Terri Schiavo, it is necessary to balance the record. I was sitting in the barber shop watching the news this afternoon when they continued to say that Terri, now deceased, was in a persistent vegetative state. A neurological expert from the [...]

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March 31st, 2005 at 7:14 pm

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A closer view SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “”, url: “http://www.burrintheburgh.com/2005/03/31/1081/” });

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March 31st, 2005 at 6:56 pm

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Our Easter

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In between services. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Our Easter”, url: “http://www.burrintheburgh.com/2005/03/31/our-easter/” });

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March 31st, 2005 at 6:56 pm

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What About Living Wills

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In light of the current national discussion of euthanasia, you may wish to take a look at these helpful resources from Lutherans For Life. I particularly recommend “The Basics on Advance Directives: Thy Will Be Done,” and “Before I Die: A Practical Guide for End-of-Life Issues.” Every Christian should become familiar with these matters. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: [...]

Written by Pastor Scott Stiegemeyer

March 30th, 2005 at 9:50 pm

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Strange Allies in the Culture Wars

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I am often amazed and delighted by the way the Pro-Life cause brings together people from widely different backgrounds. Bible thumping protestants and papists. Orthodox Jews and Evangelical Christians. Nat Hentoff, a left-wing Jewish atheist who writes for “The Village Voice” is one of the more articulate voices in the pro-life struggle. I certainly don’t agree [...]

Written by Pastor Scott Stiegemeyer

March 30th, 2005 at 9:22 pm

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The Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) on Terri Schiavo

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The President of the LC-MS posted a statement recently on the Schiavo case. Check it out. But for more comprehensive Biblical information pertaining to Terri Schiavo, I direct your attention to the Lutherans for Life website. It warrants you attention. As those whom Christ has made salt and light to preserve and enlighten the world, [...]

Written by Pastor Scott Stiegemeyer

March 29th, 2005 at 7:24 pm

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Jesus said, "I Thirst."

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With the slow and brutal murder of Terri Schiavo taking place before our very eyes, I find it sadly ironic that part of our Lord’s torment included thirst. Because the media is lying to us, telling us that it is a painless way to die, the level of public outrage is shockingly low. [...]

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March 26th, 2005 at 6:56 pm

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"It Was the Lord’s Will to Crush Him and Cause Him to Suffer." – Is. 53:10

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March 26th, 2005 at 6:33 pm

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