Never-Before-Seen Pro-Life Letter from Ronald Reagan

reaganletterOne of the items prominently displayed on the wall of my office is a letter I received in 1985 from President Ronald Reagan.

The letter was written regarding an effort at the time to amend the Arkansas Constitution to prevent the public funding of abortion. It reads,

I was glad to learn of your dedication to the right to life of all Americans, born and unborn.

The tragic taking of human life by abortion is a matter close to my heart. Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision in 1973, more than 15 million of our brothers and sisters, sons and daughters–Americans all–have been killed by this practice.

What is at stake in the debate over abortion is dramatically evident with the release this year of a videotape which, using the technique of real-time ultrasound, shows the brutality of this violent act. No longer can advocates of abortion deny reality: Abortion is not merely a matter between a woman and her doctor. For when they say that, surely they are forgetting the unborn child whose very life hangs in the balance.

I have often said that this issue will not be finally resolved until the facts and arguments are clearly framed and presented. Today, this is coming to pass. As more and more Americans become aware of the true nature of abortion, I am convinced that the policy of abortion on demand will be reversed and that everyone’s right to life will once again be fully protected.

You have my best wishes. God bless you.

Sincerely,
Ronald Reagan

Nearly thirty years have passed since President Reagan wrote that letter. In that time, the Arkansas Constitution has been amended to prevent public funding of abortion. We have seen abortion in Arkansas decline to some of the lowest levels since the 1970s. We have seen record numbers of Americans self-identify as “pro-life.” We have seen waves of new legislation written on the basis that human life has inherent value and dignity.

If the past three decades are any indicator, I believe Ronald Reagan was right: Americans have become more aware of the true nature of abortion, the policy of abortion on demand is being reversed, and everyone’s right to life will once again be fully protected.

Reflecting on the Faith of President George Washington

On this day in 1789 George Washington took the oath of office to become the first elected President of the United States. In honor of this anniversary, we would like to take a moment to reflect on the faith of President Washington.

Was George Washington a Man of Faith?

Many modern historians speculate George Washington was a deist. David Barton with Wallbuilders has produced an insightful video on the faith of George Washington.

Religious Activities on the Day of Washington’s Inauguration

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Arkansas Physicians Resource Council Honors Dr. Ray Hull


From Left: Vickey Boozman, wife of Dr. Fay Boozman; Dr. Ray Hull, award recipient; Jerry Cox, President of Family Council; and The Rev. Tom Hatley who nominated Dr. Hull.

Dr. Ray Hull of Rogers is the 2015 recipient of the Fay Boozman Award, given annually by the Arkansas Physicians Resource Council division of Family Council.  In honor of the late Dr. Fay Boozman, this award is given to a physician who lives out his or her Christian faith in his personal and family life, in professional practice, and in community.

Dr. Fay Boozman (1946-2005) is remembered by those who knew him as a man of bold faith, humble love, and endless optimism. His sudden death, as a result of a farming accident in 2005, stunned us and broke our hearts. He is deeply missed. He was, as one of his many admirers has said, “one of the good guys.”

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