The following information can be used for church bulletins in the weeks and months ahead. Right to Life of Michigan will provide concise, educational information on a monthly basis for church bulletins or church newsletters. Feel free to edit information as needed. If more information is desired, please visit the Right to Life of Michigan web site at www.rtl.org. Please pass this information on to your church leader or prolife representative.

Medical organization changes position on embryonic stem cell research
Thanks to the work of prolife physicians and prolife legislators with the help of Right to Life of Michigan, the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) has changed their position on embryonic stem cell research.  Since 2003, the MSMS, which represents more than14,000 physicians in Michigan, had an official position which favored embryonic stem cell research.  During a gathering in May, the MSMS decided to adopt a neutral position on the issue and to provide its membership with more information on the issue over the next year.  To learn more, please visit the Right to Life of Michigan web site dedicated to stem cell research, www.stemcellresearchcures.com.

The Facts of Life
The life of a baby begins long before birth. Every new and unique human being begins his or her life at the moment of fertilization and, if not interrupted, will someday grow into an adult man or woman. During the first month after conception, an embryo begins developing very rapidly. By 22 days after fertilization, the heart begins to beat. Each and every human life has a purpose. If you are facing an unexpected pregnancy, or know someone who is, help is available by calling 1-800-57 WOMAN.

State legislators still working for a vote on Partial-Birth Abortion Ban
Prolife legislators in Michigan are working to ensure Michigan’s Partial-Birth Abortion Ban gets a vote in Michigan House after passing the Michigan Senate in January.  This legislation mirrors a federal law and would make it a felony when a physician or any other individual performs a partial birth abortion, except to save the life of the mother, or if the mother's life is "endangered by a physical disorder, physical illness, or physical injury." To learn more about prolife legislation, visit Right to Life of Michigan on-line at www.rtl.org.