TeenSpeak 2008
— Posted by Annie (February 8, 2008 at 5:04 pm)
This year’s TeenSpeak conference was excellent!
We had two incredible speakers, Dr. Anthony Levatino, a former abortionist who shared his personal story, and Scott Klusendorf who gave some great tips on how to defend the pro-life position—as well as an amazing group of teens.
You can see pictures from the conference here.
And, here are the videos we watched:
99 Balloons:
Rally for Life in Dublin:
Youth for Truth Rally in Aurora
Two Videos from Planned Parenthood Supporters:
Raiders for Life:
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Theresa says:
Thanks for the Pics!
Comment posted February 11th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
Lauren says:
Annie, don’t you have children to be taking care of? It seems rather irresponsible to be relinquishing your role as a mother to post on this site.
“As in all the churches of the saints, the women should keep silence in the churches. For they are not permitted to speak, but should be subordinate, as even the law says. If there is anything they desire to know, let them ask their husbands at home. For it is shameful for a woman to speak in church. . . . what I am writing to you is a command of the Lord.” (1 Cor 14:33-35, 37)
I suppose this is not technically church, but you come on.
Comment posted February 13th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Lauren says:
Oh and if my comment irked you, believe me, it irks me too what your religion says about the role of women.
Comment posted February 13th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
rosie says:
Lauren,
Don’t you have homework or something??
Comment posted February 13th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
John says:
Lauren said: “Annie, don’t you have children to be taking care of? It seems rather irresponsible to be relinquishing your role as a mother to post on this site.”
You forget yourself, Lauren. It seems rather irresponsible to say something so obnoxious, don’t you think?
Your attempt to read a nefariously sexist subtext into the 1 Corinthians reference you cite is a non-starter. There’s no “there” there.
BTW, Lauren—on a related note, if you’re looking for a fascinating read, check out Women in the Days of the Cathedrals by the late French scholar Regine Pernoud.
It’s reviewed by Charlotte Allen here.
Comment posted February 14th, 2008 at 10:58 am
Elizabeth says:
Lauren,
Get a life.
Comment posted February 14th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
Lauren says:
I don’t understand why people use what scholars say thousands of years later about the very basic text of the Bible. Actually nevermind, I do understand it, but I’m afraid it’s just way too convenient that conservatives pick and choose which verses they wish to abide by.
Comment posted February 15th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
Elizabeth says:
What does being conservative have to do with the Bible again? Or are you just lumping all of us together or something? Sounds like you’re the one who’s into stereotyping and being judgemental.
Comment posted February 15th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
Lauren says:
How can you say that this website and the people that right on it are neither right-wing nor religious?
Comment posted February 16th, 2008 at 9:15 am
Lauren says:
write* wow it’s early
Comment posted February 16th, 2008 at 9:15 am
Elizabeth says:
I’m not saying they aren’t…I just don’t necessarily believe they are all that way. You are the one who’s lumping people into groups without even asking people what they REALLY believe or what group they belong to. Which is characteristic of a judgemental person. Aren’t Christians supposed to be the judgemental ones? Wow..maybe you really do belong here. LOL.
Comment posted February 16th, 2008 at 9:57 am
Elizabeth says:
Oh and Lauren, I read your comment about the Catholic faith on a thread below this..and you said you really don’t know what happens after you die so that is why you don’t subscribe to any sort of faith. Or that’s how I interpreted it anyway. Let’s say hypothetically that you are right…and nothing happens after we die..no heaven, no Hell, no God..anything. How has it harmed you to believe in Him throughout your life? I don’t really think it has, because if you’re dead and there is no after life..you don’t really have a chance to be angry about that.
I guess I don’t really understand how you see religion as such a harmful and hindering proposition. I suppose if it has been a negative experience for you, then yes..but it has not been so for me. My church was amazingly helpful when I got pregnant at 19..they got me into contact with several people/organizations that could help me, and helped me talk with my parents. They weren’t judgemental or hurtful in any way. Oh, and my daughter is half-black, they knew that too, and they didn’t care..so if you’re basing your opinion of them being racist off of what they have done in the past, you should really look at what they do NOW. I do understand that not every person’s church experience isn’t as positive, but that doesn’t mean the religion ITSELF is to blame.
Comment posted February 16th, 2008 at 10:14 am
rosie says:
Elizabeth,
True, I had to bounce around from church to church for a while before I found one that I liked.
Comment posted February 16th, 2008 at 11:59 am
Elizabeth says:
Rosie,
I luckily have never had to do that. My church and the people in it are seriously amazing. I have been with this church since I was born. I have been to other churches for service, but it just doesn’t do it for me like the church I am/have been a member of.
Comment posted February 16th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
rosie says:
Sounds great, mine is on the traditional side and kinda small, which is just the way I like it.
Comment posted February 16th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Lauren says:
“Let’s say hypothetically that you are right…and nothing happens after we die..no heaven, no Hell, no God..anything”
First of all, that’s not what I said. I never said there was no heaven, no hell, no god. I said I don’t know and I’m not going to waste precious time on earth trying to figure out the mysteries of life. I am not arrogant or stupid, whichever you prefer, enough to assume I could unlock that great mystery. Nor do I think any televangelist, priest, deacon, priestess, or other earthly being or book is going to solve that for me. I think choosing a religion for me personally is cowardly. Im comfortable knowing that i literally know nothing. And I don’t need to believe in “Him” just in case. That really wouldn’t be believing then either now would it? It would be copping out to societal pressures, or cult-like behavior, and join a religion.
Organized religion where I am told what to think, how to think, what rituals to practice, how to get closer to God, from people who literally know as much as me about the afterlife and the meaning of life, does not sound like a worthy use of my time. I’d rather dedicate it doing what I see as good things for others. My children will be raised doing charitable work each Sunday. Having no religion does not mean that a person lives selfishly, in fact it can be quite the opposite. In fact, most organized religions are based quite heavily on the dedication to the individual or self.
Comment posted February 18th, 2008 at 9:03 am
Elizabeth says:
That’s fine, Lauren..I was just curious.
I don’t really think I’m told what to think or how to think. I make a choice to be a part of my religion.
You are all about choices…what’s so wrong with mine?
Comment posted February 18th, 2008 at 9:30 am
Patty says:
Lauren says:
“Annie, don’t you have children to be taking care of? It seems rather irresponsible to be relinquishing your role as a mother to post on this site.
“As in all the churches of the saints, the women should keep silence in the churches. For they are not permitted to speak, but should be subordinate, as even the law says. If there is anything they desire to know, let them ask their husbands at home. For it is shameful for a woman to speak in church. . . . what I am writing to you is a command of the Lord.” (1 Cor 14:33-35, 37)
I suppose this is not technically church, but you come on. ”
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Remember, the devil quoted scripture too!
Matthew 4:1-11
Comment posted February 19th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Lauren says:
Are you insinuating that I’m the devil? lol. wow. And I thought my speech from time to time got a little heated.
There’s nothing wrong with your ability to make a choice.. I encourage you to choose it. No one is stopping you nor should they. However, your choice should not influence my life.
Comment posted February 19th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
Elizabeth says:
Nobody said that it did, Lauren..but you constantly are posting sarcasms about how religions are cults and how do we brainwash people and stuff. That doesn’t sound very encouraging to me.
Comment posted February 21st, 2008 at 9:35 am
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