I just received some info from the Family Research Council about the latest development in Congress regarding abstinence education in schools:
In February, FRC helped to host Abstinence Day on the Hill, where students and teachers came to D.C. to educate members and their staff about the benefits of abstinence programs. Now, proponents of teen sex are mustering their forces–led by House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) — to gut abstinence programs. This Wednesday Waxman is holding a hearing in his committee that is clearly a sham. Waxman is inviting seven witnesses to testify against abstinence education, but only two in favor! Indeed, some of those testifying against abstinence education support “comprehensive sex-education” programs, which often teach young teens to engage in highly risky sexual behaviors and fail to provide information on condom failure. Waxman’s witnesses support children’s sexual and reproductive health services without parental consent, the use of emergency contraceptives over-the-counter, and the radical view that abstinence violates human rights. His target is the Community Based Abstinence Program and the Title V abstinence state grant program. The hearing could also undermine other abstinence programs. FRC is working hard to protect abstinence education on all fronts. Please urge members of the committee to support abstinence education programs.
I never cease to be amazed at how those who promote immoral, unethical and risky behavior shamelessly promote such lifestyle choices while doing everything in their power to shut down those who differ. It is revealing how those who support “pro choice” can be so adamantly opposed to offering a “choice” when it comes to educating our children about their options. There seems to be such peer pressure from “authority figures” for our teenagers to give themselves over to every sexual urge they feel. It’s almost as if they don’t want teenagers to think they have any option to exercise self-control. I just don’t understand it. And while those who would lead our teens into self-destructive behavior have no reservations about doing so, those of us who would follow the teaching of Jesus Christ continue to be the “silent” majority. When will we find our voice? When will we find our backbone?
