Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life 2010-2011 Directory of Pro-Life Resources Suggested Donation: $5.00 Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life Beginning in 1968 as a small group of Minnesota residents willing to speak up for the right to life for all persons, MCCL has become the nation’s largest state pro-life organization with more than 70,000 contributors and 240 chapters statewide. MCCL Mission Statement “The mission of Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life is to secure protections for innocent human life from conception until natural death through effective education, legislation and political action.” MCCL Resource Center This directory is a complete listing of pro-life materials available in the MCCL Resource Center at the state office. Brochures, Booklets and Fliers......................................................... 6 Lending Library Recommended Reading........................................................... 12 Archived Books.................................................................... 18 Recommended Films............................................................... 22 Archived Films..................................................................... 23 Resources for Students & Teachers................................................. 24 Event Materials............................................................................. 25 Promotional Materials................................................................... 26 T-Shirts......................................................................................... 27 Posters & Billboards...................................................................... 28 Order forms can be found in the back of this directory. Please submit orders through the following methods: Website www.mccl.org Email information@mccl.org Mail 4249 Nicollet Avenue Minneapolis MN 55409 Fax 612-825-5527 Telephone 612-825-6831 Note: If you choose not to use the order form, we will send an invoice with the suggested donation and shipping. • Brochures, Booklets and Fliers • Abortion Abortion Statistics Factsheet about abortions performed in Minnesota and the U.S., including reasons women give for abortion; also available in Spanish. Suggested Donation: $.05 American War Casualties Comparison of deaths from U.S. wars and deaths from abortion since the Roe v. Wade decision; also available in Spanish. Suggested Donation: $.05 A Christian Perspective on Abortion What does the Bible say about abortion? Biblical passages and Christian scholars answer questions. Suggested Donation: $.10 Doe v. Gomez Explanation of the Minnesota Supreme Court decision that “found” a right to abortion in the state Constitution and mandated taxpayer funding of abortion. Graph shows abortions paid for with tax dollars. Suggested Donation: $.05 Does Legalizing Abortion Protect Women’s Health? Effectively refutes the argument that legalizing abortion in developing countries would lower maternal mortality rates. Addresses the real cause of maternal deaths. (Also available in Spanish, French, Arabic and Romanian.) Suggested Donation: $.25 Forced Abortion Alerts the reader to the prevalence of forced abortions. Includes statistics as well as four documented, extreme cases of coercion. Suggested Donation: $.10 ____________________________________________________________ Brochures, Booklets and Fliers Planned Parenthood and Abortion Shows how the number of abortions drastically increases when Planned Parenthood opens a clinic in a nearby area. Also provides other telling facts about Planned Parenthood. Suggested Donation: $.05 RU486: The Deadly Abortion Drug Explains the realities of RU486, the controversial abortion drug. The procedure, along with the frightening risks and complications, are covered along with stories of women who have died from this dangerous drug. Suggested Donation: $.10 Saline Abortion Explains the facts of this brutal abortion procedure and why it must be outlawed. Suggested Donation: $.10 Sex-Selection Abortion: It’s Happening Here Discriminatory sex-selection abortions are being performed not only in certain parts of Asia, but also here in the United States. Suggested Donation: $.10 Take a Stand This youth-oriented brochure explains the different abortion methods, why abortion is wrong and how you can “take a stand” for the unborn. Suggested Donation: $.10 Talking with a Friend Who’s Considering Abortion Designed for pro-life teens who want to help their pregnant friends find a way through pregnancy and childbirth. Suggested Donation: $.10 Unborn Babies Can Feel Pain Cites research and physiological evidence supporting the fact that a fetus can feel pain by 20 weeks; also available in Spanish. Suggested Donation: $.10 Brochures, Booklets and Fliers______________________________________________________ When Your Friend Has Had an Abortion Designed for pro-life teens who want to help their friends through post-abortion trauma. Suggested Donation: $.10 Why Pro-Life?A Case against Abortion This flier makes a case for the pro-life position and refutes common pro-abortion arguments. More in-depth version available as a booklet. Suggested Donation: $.05 (flier), $.50 (booklet) Pregnancy & Fetal Development A Baby’s First Months Fetal development facts from conception to birth; color photographs. Suggested Donation: $.30 The First Nine Months 18-page booklet provides information on dating pregnancy and the development of the unborn child, accompanied by beautiful color photographs; geared toward women facing unplanned pregnancies. Suggested Donation: $.30 If You Are Pregnant: Information on Fetal Development, Abortion and Alternatives This 26-page resource was created by the Minnesota Department of Health in response to the Woman’s Right to Know Act, which requires that a woman be provided with certain information at least 24 hours prior to having an abortion. Includes abortion risks, complications, alternatives to abortion, fetal development facts and more. (Also available in Spanish.) Suggested Donation: Shipping Only ____________________________________________________________ Brochures, Booklets and Fliers Life Before Birth Includes a famous photograph of a six-week-old unborn baby along with information on the development of the unborn child. Suggested Donation: $.10 Pregnant? Need Help? Contact information for nearly 100 pregnancy care centers throughout Minnesota and bordering states. Includes a short description of organizations offering maternity, adoption and post-abortion support. (Also available in Spanish.) Suggested Donation: $.05 Assisted Suicide & Euthanasia Assisted Suicide & Euthanasia Series Five booklets help you understand these issues, presenting the case against both euthanasia and assisted suicide, and questions you should ask your doctor. Includes “Understanding Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia,” “The Case Against,” “Troubling Questions,” “A Matter of Life or Death” and “Questions You Should Ask.” Suggested Donation: $.30 each The Dangers of Socialized Medicine Explains how government-run health care leads to rationing and involuntary euthanasia. Suggested Donation: $.10 Why You Need an Advance Directive Protect yourself and your family from being denied food, water and medical treatment. Suggested Donation: $.10 Brochures, Booklets and Fliers______________________________________________________ Stem Cell Research Stem Cell Research Explains the distinction between adult and embryonic stem cell research; why adult stem cells are therapeutically and ethically superior. Suggested Donation: $.10 Legislation Contacting Elected Officials Lists contact information for current legislators in the Minnesota Senate and House, as well as U.S. Representatives, Senators, the Governor and the President. Contacting legislators with the request that they vote YES on pro-life bills makes a difference for life! Suggested Donation: $.10 Legislative Accountability Rating Shows how each legislator of the Minnesota House and Senate voted during the current session with regard to right-to-life issues. Suggested Donation: $.15 Positive Alternatives: Faces & Places This booklet includes 14 powerful stories of pregnant women around the state helped through the Positive Alternatives grant program. Suggested Donation: $.25 10 ____________________________________________________________ Brochures, Booklets and Fliers Miscellaneous A Gift for Life—MCCL Tribute and Memorial Program Honor a family member or friend, either living or deceased, by making a donation in the person’s name to the cause of life. This booklet comes with six memory cards to honor others by contributing to MCCL on their behalf. Suggested Donation: Free MCCL Resource Book A comprehensive pro-life handbook; 100 pages, detailing MCCL’s programs, events, educational efforts and much more. Suggested Donation: $10.00 My Mom and Me Children’s activity book containing 35 pages of pictures to color, word games and cut-outs; introduces and affirms pro-life values. Suggested Donation: $.50 Protecting Human Life Booklet describing in depth MCCL’s focus on educating the public, organizing and unifying pro-lifers, and motivating this grassroots force into action. Suggested Donation: $1.00 Touch the Future How you can make a difference in the lives of vulnerable persons well into the future by including a charitable gift in your will or estate plan. Suggested Donation: $.05 11 Lending Library — Recommended Reading_ _____________________________________________ • Lending Library • Recommended Reading Aborted Women, Silent No More (Crossway, 1987) David C. Reardon Post-abortive women share their personal stories of tragedy and restoration. This book documents the harmful consequences of abortion on women. Aborting America (Doubleday, 1979) Bernard N. Nathanson, M.D. A former leader in the abortion movement and co-founder of NARAL, Dr. Nathanson tells his story and explains how his mind was changed. Abortion and the Conscience of the Nation (Thomas Nelson, 1984) Pres. Ronald Reagan Reagan’s classic meditation on the value of human life. Abortion Rites: A Social History of Abortion in America (Regnery, 1995) Marvin Olasky This well-researched book dispels many of the popular myths about abortion history. Aging, Death and the Quest for Immortality (William B. Eerdmans, 2004) Edited by C. Ben Michell, Robert D. Orr and Susan A. Salladay Containing articles by physicians, health care professionals, pastors and ethicists, this timely resource covers issues such as aging, death, medical decision-making, health care rationing and palliative care. American Democracy in the Wake of Roe: Prospects for Just and Rational Change (The Human Family Trust, 2009) Denise M. Mackura, J.D. Mackura explains how the Roe v. Wade decision damaged democracy in the U.S. and greatly affected human rights. She details current law regarding abortion and privacy and lays out a long-term “exit strategy” to end legalized abortion. Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia Past and Present (Hayes, 2000) * J. C. Willke, M.D. An informative resource on end-of-life issues, answering many questions about euthanasia and assisted suicide both historically and currently. * Available for purchase 12 _______________________________________________ Lending Library — Recommended Reading Blood Money: Getting Rich off a Woman’s Right to Choose (Multnomah, 1992) Carol Everett Everett is a former abortion clinic director, and in this book she exposes the abortion industry’s greed and deception. The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture (Crossway, 2009) Scott Klusendorf Klusendorf offers an accessible but intellectually rigorous case for the pro-life position. The author specializes in equipping pro-life advocates to articulately and persuasively defend their views. Compelling Interests (Pleasant Word, 2006) Jessica Shaver A pro-life novel presenting the drama and complexity of abortion in America. Consumer’s Guide to a Brave New World (Encounter, 2004) Wesley J. Smith Smith, an expert on euthanasia, writes about stem cell research, cloning and biotechnology. How are we to avoid a dark future of eugenics-dominated science? Culture of Death: The Assault on Medical Ethics in America (Encounter, 2000) Wesley J. Smith Smith, an attorney for the International Anti-Euthanasia Task Force, shows readers that America is becoming a country in which life isn’t valued and the medically vulnerable are seen as having not just a “right” but a “duty” to die. Death as a Salesman: What’s Wrong with Assisted Suicide? (New Regency, 1998) * Brian P. Johnston Covers every aspect of the assisted suicide debate in a clear, easy-to-read format. Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case against Abortion Choice (Cambridge University Press, 2007) Francis J. Beckwith Beckwith has written arguably the best comprehensive philosophical defense of the pro-life position ever published. Pro-choice thinkers are thoroughly refuted as the author makes a case for human inclusiveness. * Available for purchase 13 Lending Library — Recommended Reading ____________________________________________________ Dehumanizing the Vulnerable: When Word Games Take Lives (Loyola University Press, 1995) William Brennan Sociology professor Brennan explores the relationship between demeaning words used to categorize groups of people and actions that result once these words are popularized and accepted. Modern depictions of the unborn and disabled are compared to historical examples of words used against women, Jews, blacks, Soviet peasants and Native Americans. Detrimental Effects of Abortion, 3rd ed. (Acorn, 2001) Thomas W. Strahan Described as the only publication to list all of the major statistically significant studies on abortion, including its psychological, physical and social effects. Embryo: A Defense of Human Life (Doubleday, 2008) Robert P. George and Christopher Tollefsen George and Tollefsen make a powerful case against embryo-destructive research. The authors use the facts of embryology, coupled with sophisticated philosophical reflection, to show that human embryos are rights-bearing members of the human family from conception. The Emerging Brave New World (Highway, 2008) Thomas Glessner This book outlines the dehumanization of human beings that has taken hold of modern American culture. It also challenges the Christian church to fight to restore a sanctity-of-life ethic in our cultural institutions. Fighting for Life (Word, 1996) * Gov. Robert P. Casey The story of a courageous pro-life Democrat who was suddenly faced with news that he had a rare, incurable disease. Casey tells how he fought for his life while fighting for stronger American values. Forced Exit: The Slippery Slope from Assisted Suicide to Legalized Murder (Spence, 2003) Wesley J. Smith Smith exposes the deceptions clouding euthanasia and assisted suicide and effectively describes how allowing these procedures will undermine the dignity of human life. * Available for purchase 14 ___________________________________________________ Lending Library — Recommended Reading From Conception to Birth: A Life Unfolds (Doubleday, 2002) Alexander Tsiaras Featuring more than 100 breathtaking color photographs and computerized visualizations, this book takes readers on the journey of fetal development, from conception to birth. Detailed, beautiful pictures only possible with modern technology. Gianna: Aborted and Lived to Tell about It (Focus on the Family, 2010) Jessica Shaver After surviving a saline abortion and struggling with a physical handicap, Gianna Jessen became a powerful advocate for life. Her inspirational story has touched many lives. Grand Illusions: The Legacy of Planned Parenthood (Adroit, 1992) * George Grant In this documented, in-depth exposé, Grant reveals Planned Parenthood’s disturbing history and destructive agenda. The Hand of God: A Journey from Death to Life by the Abortion Doctor Who Changed His Mind (Regency, 1996) Bernard N. Nathanson, M.D. As a co-founder of NARAL and director of the world’s largest abortion clinic, Dr. Nathanson shocked the world when he renounced his profession and became a pro-life advocate. This is the powerful story of his conversion, in his own words. Immaculate Deception: The Shifting Agenda of Planned Parenthood (Northfield, 1996) George Grant The deceptive nature of Planned Parenthood is unknown to many, but Grant exposes its secrets and educates readers about its hidden agenda and influence on society. In the Womb (National Geographic, 2006) Peter Tallack The journey of a baby from conception to birth is brought to life with amazing 3-D images and models first seen on the National Geographic Channel in 2005. A corresponding video can also be requested from our lending library. The Jericho Plan: Breaking Down the Walls Which Prevent Post-Abortion Healing (Acorn, 1996) David C. Reardon This book explains the thoughts and feelings of those who are experiencing unresolved grief and pain over a past abortion. Offers insight into post-abortion healing and how to reach out to struggling and hurting men and women. * Available for purchase 15 Lending Library — Recommended Reading_ _____________________________________________ LIFE (Abrams, 2006) Lennart Nilsson Through stunning photography, Nilsson documents the miraculous development of the unborn child from the moment of conception through the third trimester of pregnancy. A Life That Matters: The Legacy of Terri Schiavo—A Lesson for Us All (Warner, 2006) Terri’s Family Terri Schiavo was a severely brain-damaged woman who was tragically dehydrated and starved to death in 2005. Her family tells the story of their efforts to save her life. Love Them Both: Questions and Answers about Abortion (Hayes, 1997) * Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Willke A major update of the best-selling Abortion: Questions and Answers, the classic study of the abortion issue. Illustrated and written in question-answer format. Margaret Sanger’s Eugenic Legacy: The Control of Female Fertility (McFarland & Co., 2005) Angela Franks This work addresses Sanger’s ideas concerning birth control, eugenics, population control and sterilization. Sanger was the founder of Planned Parenthood. Over Coffee (We Shared Our Secrets) (Winepress, 2008) Julie Surface Johnson This fictional work takes an understanding look at those who have experienced crisis pregnancies and have undergone abortions. The Party of Death: The Democrats, the Media, the Courts, and the Disregard for Human Life (Regnery, 2006) Ramesh Ponnuru Ponnuru traces and rebuts the movement for abortion, infanticide, euthanasia and embryodestructive research. Excellent analysis of contemporary American politics and culture. The Physicians’ Crusade against Abortion (Science History Publications, 2005) Frederick N. Dyer This detailed work of history follows the efforts of 19th century doctors, led by Horatio Storer, in enacting legal protections for the unborn. Pro-Life Answers to Pro-Choice Arguments (Multnomah, 2000) Randy Alcorn Alcorn’s easy-to-use reference book offers factual responses to every pro-choice argument. * Available for purchase 16 _ _____________________________________________ Lending Library — Recommended Reading Real Choices: Offering Practical, Life-Affirming Alternatives to Abortion (Multnomah, 1994) Frederica Mathewes-Green Mathewes-Green studies the reasons women have abortions and explains what it is that will empower them to choose life. Victims and Victors: Speaking Out about Their Pregnancies, Abortions, and Children Resulting from Sexual Assault (Acorn, 2000) David C. Reardon, Julie Makimaa, Amy Sobie This book details an extensive survey of women who became pregnant as a result of sexual assault. The testimonies of 192 women show conclusively that abortion only aggravates a rape victim’s suffering. Waiting with Gabriel (Loyola, 2003) Amy Kuebelbeck Kuebelbeck was over five months pregnant when she received the news that her baby had a fatal condition and would likely die a few weeks after birth. She delicately and honestly shares the unforgettable journey that ensued, changing their lives forever. Who Broke the Baby? (Bethany House, 1998) Jean Staker Garton Addresses the popular slogans of the pro-choice movement and provides sound responses to claims such as, “I am personally against abortion, but I believe in a woman’s right to choose.” Women’s Health after Abortion: The Medical and Psychological Evidence, 2nd ed. (The deVeber Institute, 2003) Elizabeth Ring-Cassidy and Ian Gentles An extensive survey of research on short-term and long-term post-abortion health problems. You Aren’t Alone: The Voices of Abortion (Blue Dolphin, 2003) Peggy Kirk, M.A. A book for any woman facing an unexpected pregnancy. It includes personal stories and useful information about abortion and alternatives. 17 Lending Library — Archived Books___________________________________________________ Archived Books Aborting Planned Parenthood Robert H. Ruff Abortion Analyzed Bernard J. Ficarra Abortion and the Christian: What Every Believer Should Know * John Jefferson Davis Abortion and the Constitution: Reversing Roe v. Wade through the Courts Dennis J. Horan, Edward R. Grant and Paige C. Cunningham Abortion and Healing * Michael T. Mannion The Abortion Holocaust: Today’s Final Solution William Brennan Abortion: The Myths, the Realities and the Arguments Germain Grisez The Abortion Papers: Inside the Abortion Mentality Bernard Nathanson Abortion, Poverty and Black Genocide Erma Clardy Craven The Abortion Privacy Doctrine L.D. Wardle Abortion: Questions and Answers Dr. and Mrs. J.C. Willke The Abortion Revolution and the Sanctity of Human Life Allen Quist Abortion: The Silent Holocaust * John Powell Abortion and Slavery: History Repeats * J.C. Willke Abortion and Social Justice Thomas W. Hilgers and Dennis J. Horan Alone: A Story for Children ... About Abortion! Gale Patrick Brennan As It Is in Heaven Don Braukmann Be a Friend for Life Russ Rooney Before Their Time: Lessons in Living from Those Born Too Soon Daniel Taylor and Ronald Hoekstra Before You Were Born Joan Lowery Nixon Belief in Human Life Anthony T. Padovano Blessed Are the Barren: The Social Policy of Planned Parenthood Robert Marshall and Charles Donovan Bright Valley of Love Edna Hong Broken Earth: The Rural Chinese Steven W. Mosher Catholic Women and Abortion: Stories of Healing Pat King Champion of Women and the Unborn: Horatio Robinson Storer, M.D. Frederick N. Dyer Check with Chip on Stem Cell Research Chip Maxwell A Child Is Born Lennart Nilsson Color Atlas of Life before Birth: Normal Fetal Development Marjorie A. England Confronting the Language of Empowering the Culture of Death: Studies in the Thought of John Paul II William Brennan The Consistent Consecutive Ethic of Life * Joseph M. Connors The Cost of Abortion: An Analysis of the Social, Economic, and Demographic Effects of Abortion on the United States Lawrence F. Roberge The Cost of Choice: Women Evaluate the Impact of Abortion Erika Bachiochi * Available for purchase 18 ____________________________________________________Lending Library — Archived Books The Death Decision Leonard J. Nelson Death, Dying and Euthanasia Dennis J. Horan and David Mall Death in the Nursery: The Secret Crime of Infanticide James Manney and John C. Blattner The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology, 4th ed. Keith L. Moore Ethics at the Edges of Life Paul Ramsey Euthanasia, Clinical Practice and the Law * Luke Gormally Euthanasia: Killing or Caring? * Rita L. Marker The Facts of Life Jonathan Miller and David Pelma Feminism Reconsidered: How Women Are Exploited by Abortion Gail M. Hamilton The Feminist Takeover Betty Steele Fight for Life * Kathy Hochderffer Fighting for Life: Defending the Newborn’s Right to Live Melinda Delahoyde The First Days of Life Claude Edelmann The First Nine Months of Life Geraldine Lux Flanagan The Flying Monk: Still Fighting for Life Paul Marx For Every Idle Silence Henry Hyde From Fallen to Forgiven Jennifer O’Neill A Gentle Approach: Interacting with a Person Who Is Semi-Conscious or Presumed in a Coma Jane D. Hoyt The German Euthanasia Program: Excerpts from “A Sign for Cain” Fredric Wertham Gertie’s Not Alone Normand Chartier The Gospel of Life: Evangelium Vitae John Paul II A Grave Danger: Physician-Assisted Suicide Duquesne Law Review reprint, Vol. 35, 1 Guaranteeing the Good Life: Medicine and the Return of Eugenics Richard John Neuhaus Handbook on Abortion Dr. and Mrs. J.C. Willke Handbook for Pregnant Teens Linda Roggow and Carolyn Owens Having Your Baby When Others Say No! Madeline Pecora Nugent Human Biology: An Exhibition of Ourselves British Museum The Human Development Hoax: Time to Tell the Truth! C. Ward Kischer and Sianne N. Irving Human Life and Health Care Ethics James Bopp Jr. Human Life: Our Legacy and Our Challenge Marcy Cavanagh Sneed I’d Speak out on the Issues If I Only Knew What to Say Jane Chastain Infanticide and the Handicapped Newborn Dennis Horan and Melinda Delahoyde In Good Conscience: Abortion and Moral Necessity David Mall Journey to the Forbidden China Steven W. Mosher The Law and Abortion: An International Study Ian Gentles A Lawyer Looks at Abortion Lynn D. Wardle and Mary Anne Q. Wood The Least of These: What Everyone Should Know about Abortion Curt Young Leslie Jeanne Anders The Liberal Case against Abortion Vasu Murti * Available for purchase 19 Lending Library — Archived Books___________________________________________________ Life before Life Sarah Hinze Life and Learning: Proceedings of the Twelfth University Faculty for Life Conference Joseph W. Koterski The Life Within: Celebration of a Pregnancy Jean Hegland Margaret Sanger: Father of Modern Society Elasah Drogin Mary’s Rose Katherine Friess Masterpiece in Progress Jeff Steinberg Medical Holocausts Vol. 1: Exterminative Medicine in Nazi Germany and Contemporary America William Brennan Modern Motherhood H.M.I. Liley The Morality of Abortion John T. Noonan A Mother’s Ordeal: One Woman’s Fight against China’s One-Child Policy Steven W. Mosher The Mourning After: Help for the Post-Abortion Syndrome Terry L. Selby New Perspectives on Human Abortion Hilgers, Horan and Mall Obstetrical Diagnosis by Radiographic, Ultrasonic and Nuclear Methods John A. Campbell On Death and Dying Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Oral Arguments in the Supreme Court Abortion Decisions Robert Ratermann Passion Child: A True Account of a Girl and an Abortion * Jamielynn A Path to Hope for Parents of Aborted Children and Those Who Minister to Them John J. Dillon Perfect Just the Way I Am Julie Tamler Post-Abortion Trauma: Nine Steps to Recovery * Jeanette Vought Pregnant and Alone: How You Can Help an Unwed Friend Henrietta VanDerMolen Preview of a Birth: The Fascinating Story of Life before Birth Human Development Research Council A Private Choice: Abortion in America in the Seventies John T. Noonan Jr. Pro-Life Feminism Gail Grenier Sweet The Psychological Aspects of Abortion David Mall and Waler F. Watts Rachel Weeping and Other Essays on Abortion James Tunstead Burtchaell To Rescue the Future: The Pro-Life Movement in the 1980s Dave Andrusko Restoring the Right to Life: The Human Life Amendment James Bopp Jr. The Right to Live; The Right to Die C. Everett Koop Rites of Life: The Scientific Evidence for Life before Birth Landrum Shettles and David Rorvik The River Nile Kenny Blair Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton Supreme Court Cases The Rose Journal Linda Ruth Stai Sanctity of Life: The Inescapable Issue Charles R. Swindoll School-Based Clinics, the Abortion Concern Richard D. Glasow School-Based Clinics and Other Critical Issues in Public Education Barrett L. Mosbacker * Available for purchase 20 _________________________________________________________ Lending Library — Archived Books The Silent Scream: The Complete Text of the Documentary Film with an Authoritative Response to the Critics Donald S. Smith The Silent Subject: Reflections on the Unborn in American Culture Brad Stetson Slouching toward Gomorrah: Modern Liberalism and American Decline * Robert H. Bork Something Beautiful from God Susan Schaeffer Macaulay Spiritual Reflections of a Pro-Life Pilgrim Michael T. Mannion Stand up Girl: Take Charge of Your Unexpected Pregnancy Becky Fraser The Story of Birthright: The Alternative to Abortion Louise Summerhill Survivor: A Story of Truth and Hope James Wilkins A Symphony of the Preborn Child Jerome Lejeune That’s Me in Here Jean Darby Tilly Frank E. Peretti To Keera with Love: Abortion, Adoption or Keeping the Baby Kayla M. Becker To Live or Die? Facing Decisions at the End of Life C. Everett Koop To Love a Child Kim Naert A Treatise on Human Life: An Unalienable Right Harold D. Kletschka The Triumph of Hope: A Pro-Life Review of 1988 and a Look to the Future Dave Andrusko Umbert the Unborn: A Womb with a View Gary Cangemi The Unaborted Socrates: A Dramatic Debate on the Issues Surrounding Abortion Peter Kreeft Victims and Values: A History and a Theory of Suffering Joseph A. Amato The War against Population Jacqueline Kasun Whatever Happened to the Human Race? (Study guide available for this book) C. Everett Koop and Francis A. Schaeffer Joni Eareckson Tada When Is It Right to Die? Suicide, Euthanasia, Suffering, Mercy * When Life and Choice Collide: Essays on Rhetoric and Abortion David Mall When Medicine Went Mad: Bioethics and the Holocaust Arthur L. Caplan Who Is for Life? Mother Teresa and others Why Pro-Life? Caring for the Unborn and Their Mothers Randy Alcorn Women and Choice: A New Beginning Mary Rosera Joyce The Wonderful Way That Babies Are Made Larry Christenson The Woodland Hills Tragedy: The Full Story behind the 16,433 Aborted Babies Found in a California Suburb S. Rickly Christian The World of Nigel Hunt: The Diary of a Mongoloid Youth Nigel Hunt Your Health Matters: What You Need to Know about U.S. Health Care Gregory Dattilo and David Racer The Zero People: Essays on Life Jeff Lane Hensley * Available for purchase 21 Lending Library — Recommended Films________________________________________________ Recommended Films A Baby’s First Months: Infinite Possibilities Award-winning fetal development video from National Right to Life; looks at the “universe within” to discover the amazing world of the unborn child in the womb. DVD; 6 minutes. Bella Inspiring film (fiction) starring pro-life actor Eduardo Verástegui; shows the struggle of a woman facing unplanned pregnancy and how a simple act of kindness can change a life forever. DVD; 91 minutes. The Biology of Prenatal Development Uses six different medical-imaging technologies to show the intricacy of the unborn child’s development. DVD; 42 minutes. Current Issues, Future Directions Complete DVD set of presentations from worldwide experts at the first International Symposium on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide in 2007; gives updated information on the threat of assisted suicide and euthanasia and what actions are necessary to turn the tide. DVD; 4-disc set. Cutting through the Spin: Stem Cells & Cloning Informative and acclaimed DVD featuring the Rev. Dr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk; examines the science and ethics of stem cell research and cloning. DVD; 75 minutes. Demographic Bomb “Demography is destiny” message illuminates the history of population control and how the belief that there are too many people in the world has become institutionalized. Companion to “Demographic Winter.” DVD; 56 minutes. Demographic Winter Draws upon experts from around the world to reveal the dangers of population decline, the result of the population control agenda behind legalized abortion. DVD; 56 minutes. In the Wake of Choice Documents the effects of abortion in a pro-choice world. Ann Marie Cosgrove interviews Minnesota women and men about wounding and healing from abortion. DVD; 82 minutes. In the Womb National Geographic program about the unborn child’s nine-month journey of development; includes rare in utero footage. DVD; 89 minutes. 22 __________________________________________________________ Lending Library — Archived Films Lines That Divide Documentary addressing the divisive issue of embryonic stem cell research. Covers the scientific basics as well as political issues that influence and surround the debate. DVD; 57 minutes. Little Ones Short DVD about development in the womb, narrated by a child; music by Phil Keaggy. DVD; 5 minutes. Available for purchase; $1.00 suggested donation. Live from the Womb: Baby Steps 4-D ultrasound imagery gives a clear look at unborn babies from 8 to 34 weeks as they roll, bounce and suck their thumbs. Great for use at fair booths and other displays. DVD; 5 minutes. Ultrasound: Eyewitness to the Earliest Days of Life Ultrasonographer Shari Richard reveals in exquisite detail the life of the unborn child. VHS; 28 minutes. (A shortened 12-minute version, “Sonogram–The Early Days,” also available.) You Are a Masterpiece Live-action DVD with state-of-the-art computer animation and in utero photography revealing the world of life before birth; for ages 5-12. DVD; 30 minutes. Archived Films Abortion-Breast Cancer Link Bearing Burdens: An Alternative to Euthanasia A Chance of a Lifetime Dear Children (Abridged edition) Death as a Salesman: What’s Wrong with Assisted Suicide Eclipse of Reason Euthanasia in the ‘90s Journey to Your Birthday Let Me Live: The Anthem of the Unborn Living Proof—A Visual Encounter with the Unborn A Matter of Life & Death (Available for purchase; $15 suggested donation) The Miracle of Life Parents’ Rights Denied The Question of Nutrition and Hydration The Right to Kill 23 VHS; 26 minutes VHS; 25 minutes VHS; 28 minutes VHS; 30 minutes VHS; 12 minutes VHS; 25 minutes VHS; 30 minutes VHS; 40 minutes VHS; 6½ minutes VHS; 5 minutes VHS; 38 minutes VHS; 16 minutes VHS; 55 minutes VHS; 20 minutes VHS; 23 minutes VHS; 58 minutes Resources for Students and Teachers_ _________________________________________________ Saving Lives: A Quarter-Century of Unconditional Love The Silent Scream What’s Going on in There? Who Broke the Baby? VHS; 30 minutes VHS; 27 minutes VHS; 23 minutes VHS; 30 minutes • Resources for Students and Teachers • Most are available at no charge to students or teachers for classroom use. Student Information Packets — Individually prepared packets of pro-life materials to suit the age and specific needs of the student or teacher; available upon request. Speakers — Knowledgeable pro-life speakers from the MCCL state office. Speakers tailor programs for any age level or specific focus. Films — A wide variety of DVDs and videos available through MCCL’s lending library; provide excellent means of communicating the pro-life message. Fetal Models — Actual life-size models, depicting the unborn child at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 months; effective in illustrating the humanity of the unborn child. Books — Books for all ages regarding abortion, infanticide, fetal development, stem cell research and euthanasia; available for loan from the MCCL lending library. ‘At Every Stage’ — A comprehensive pro-life textbook, suitable for high school aged students and adults. Perfect for home school and private school students. In-Depth Materials — The MCCL Resource Center has an extensive amount of literature addressing issues of abortion, infanticide, fetal development, maternal mortality, euthanasia and assisted suicide, and stem cell research and human cloning. Books & Literature for School and Public Libraries — Both the MCCL state office and many MCCL chapters provide local libraries with pro-life books and materials for vertical files. Booth & Display Materials — Fetal models, backdrop displays, posters and banners are available for loan. Auxiliary items such as pro-life pencils, stickers, lapel roses and bumper stickers are also available. 24 ______________________________________________________________________ Event Materials Consultant Services — MCCL officers, staff and regional chapter leaders frequently act as consultants to students, schools, churches and organizations in preparing papers, establishing pro-life education programs and setting up displays. Many students personally visit the MCCL Resource Center and website to browse for materials. MCCL Website — A wide variety of materials is available online at www.mccl.org, including brochures and fliers that can be printed, a fetal development video, pro-life t-shirts and more. Many of the items in this resource directory can be ordered from the website. To use any of the MCCL educational services or materials, contact MCCL or visit our website at www.mccl.org. Most materials can be sent from the state office in Minneapolis to any destination by UPS. • Event Materials • The following materials may be ordered at no cost: create your personal login to access more info! visit www.mccl.org reach us at: 612.825.6831 mccl@mccl.org fx 612.825.5527 MCCL’s political action site: www.mcclpac.org MCCL Business Cards Provide a quick reference for contacting MCCL via email, phone, fax and our website. MINNESOTA CITIZENS CONCERNED FOR LIFE Since 1968 4249 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis MN 55409 MCCL Membership Envelopes These envelopes are specifically designed for MCCL events. It may be a good idea to keep extra for donating convenience. Pro-Life Legislative Petitions By signing these pro-life petitions, citizens are able to actively participate in the legislative process. 25 Promotional Materials___________________________________________________________ • Promotional Materials • Protect LIFE! Bumper Stickers Balloons “Protect Life” “MCCL, Protect Life” (assorted colors) Suggested Donation: $1.00 ea. Suggested Donation: $.10 ea. Since 1968 MCCL Pencils (blue w/ white lettering) Suggested Donation: $.10 ea. Since 1968 Precious Feet Pins (gold or silver) Suggested Donation: $1.00 ea. Stickers “Choose Life” fuzzy bear stickers Suggested Donation: $.25 ea. Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life www.mccl.org 612-825-6831 Buttons “Thanks Mom for Life!” Suggested Donation: $.25 ea. Assorted Buttons (1” diameter) Suggested Donation: 5/ $1.00 “Thanks Mom for Life!” Suggested Donation: $.25 per sheet (12 stickers) “Thanks Dad for Life!” Suggested Donation: $.25 ea. 26 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ T-Shirts • T-Shirts • “I Am Pro-Life” “Protect Life” Available in sizes M, L, XL Available in sizes S, M, L, XL Suggested Donation: $10 Suggested Donation: $10 “Abortion Is Death” “Abortion Is Cruel” Available in sizes M, L, XL Suggested Donation: $10 Available in sizes S, M, L, XL Suggested Donation: $6 27 Posters and Billboards___________________________________________________________ • Posters and Billboards • Posters 1. “Support Women, Save Lives” (horizontal fold, two-sided) Suggested Donation: $3.00 3. “Human LIFE. Respect It. Protect It.” 2. “Support Women, Save Lives” (vertical fold, two-sided) Suggested Donation: $3.00 4. “Protect Life” (green) (one-sided) Suggested Donation: $2.00 Limited quantities available. (one-sided) Suggested Donation: $2.00 Limited quantities available. 6. “Protect Life” (blue) 5. “Protect Life” (orange) (horizontal fold, two-sided) Suggested Donation: $3.00 28 (horizontal fold, two-sided) Suggested Donation: $3.00 __________________________________________________________________________________ Posters and Billboards Billboards All billboards made from firm, durable, corrugated plastic (4 x 8 ft.) Suggested donation: $40.00 (shipping not included) 1. “Unborn Babies Can Feel Pain” (yellow) 2. “Unborn Babies Can Feel Pain” (purple) 3. “Save the Unborn” 4. “Protect Life” (green) 5. “Human Life: Respect It. Protect It. “ 6. “Protect Life” (blue) 7. “Unborn Babies Are Human Beings” 8. “Save Lives, Stop Abortion” 29 30 cut here Pro-Life Resource Order Form Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life 4249 Nicollet Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55409 Tel. 612.825.6831 Fax 612.825.5527 information@mccl.org www.mccl.org Date____________________ Ship to: Bill to: Name__________________________________ Name__________________________________ Location_______________________________ Location_______________________________ Address________________________________ Address________________________________ City, State Zip_ _________________________ City, State Zip_ _________________________ Phone_________________________________ Phone_________________________________ Pro-Life Resources Suggested Donation cut here Quantity Clip and mail or fax this order form to MCCL 31 TOTAL Total 32 cut here Pro-Life Resource Order Form Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life Tel. 612.825.6831 4249 Nicollet Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55409 Fax 612.825.5527 information@mccl.org www.mccl.org Date____________________ Ship to: Bill to: Name__________________________________ Name__________________________________ Location_______________________________ Location_______________________________ Address________________________________ Address________________________________ City, State Zip_ _________________________ City, State Zip_ _________________________ Phone_________________________________ Phone_________________________________ Pro-Life Resources Suggested Donation cut here Quantity Clip and mail or fax this order form to MCCL 33 TOTAL Total 34 cut here Pro-Life Resource Order Form Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life 4249 Nicollet Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55409 Tel. 612.825.6831 Fax 612.825.5527 information@mccl.org www.mccl.org Date____________________ Ship to: Bill to: Name__________________________________ Name__________________________________ Location_______________________________ Location_______________________________ Address________________________________ Address________________________________ City, State Zip_ _________________________ City, State Zip_ _________________________ Phone_________________________________ Phone_________________________________ Pro-Life Resources Suggested Donation cut here Quantity Clip and mail or fax this order form to MCCL 35 TOTAL Total 36