The other day I mentioned participating in the MOD Walk America to some Catholic friends and they were horrified. I didn't understand the reaction. I'm new to the group, but, I never knew anyone had a problem with the MOD? The said it was a pro-abortion organization? If so, does anyone know where I can find the answer yes or no? When I did a google search it seemd like a lot of Catholic hospitals support MOD, so, I'm very confused. Any ideas?
2007-01-27 12:09:57 · 7 answers · asked by Charlie 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I work for the March of Dimes, and contrary to what's being posted, the MOD takes a neutral stance on that subject. We're about making sure babies are born healthy, and born a full nine months into the pregnancy.
2007-01-28 14:32:10 · answer #1 · answered by Chris L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
March of Dimes helps pregnant women get proper pre-natal care and always reminds women to take lots of folic acid to prevent spinal cord malformations. I give money to them, but beyond what I just told you, I could not verify or deny whether they support abortions. I would assume they don't, but I will go see on their site.
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"MOD policy states that abortion is not the solution to the problem of birth defects. The MOD has long maintained its neutrality on the issue of abortion. All grantees and contractors regardless of their personal opinions are prohibited from using MOD funds for abortion research, to pay for abortions, or to give directive advice concerning abortions. Fetal tissue research does not violate this policy if applicable federal regulations are adhered to. A non-directive referral for counseling, if requested by a patient in the course of prenatal care, does not violate this policy. Violation of this policy constitutes grounds for immediate cancellation of a grant or termination of a cooperative agreement."
2007-01-27 12:29:22 · answer #2 · answered by Iamnotarobot (former believer) 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The March of Dimes' famous advertisement reads, "Give to the March of Dimes. Help prevent birth defects."
The not-so-secret truth is that the organization has embraced abortion as one means to accomplish their objective.
Their slogan might be "Give to the March of Dimes. Help prevent babies from being born with birth defects."
For more information, do a Yahoo search on:
March of Dimes abortion
With love in Christ.
2007-01-28 14:25:04 · answer #3 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I think it is your friends who are misinformed, not you. Its my understanding the March of Dimes supports life at any cost (which I am not altogether a supporter of either).
2007-01-27 12:16:54 · answer #4 · answered by LoneStarLou 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm not opposed but some Catholics don't think it's right to flush babies down the toilet, which is exactly what happens to aborted fetuses. A nurse friend told me they don't wait until the fetuses are properly dead, they are disposed of immediately.
2007-01-27 12:16:41 · answer #5 · answered by Imogen Sue 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
idont think march of dimes is pro-abortion
it helps prevent premature babies and uses medicine research but they dont kill the babies
i dont think u said anything wrong
2007-01-27 12:16:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-27 12:19:32 · answer #7 · answered by Kathy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋