They Say We Peddle Hatred

They Say We Peddle Hatred

Universities used to be places of learning that hosted a free exchange of ideas. No longer. Three and a half weeks ago, my sisters’ peaceful pro-life outreach at UC Santa Barbara was rudely interrupted by a professor who gathered a small mob of students to shout down any attempt at conversation, stole their sign and, while escaping to her office with the sign and a few of her students, pushed and scratched Thrin.

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Return to UC Santa Barbara

Return to UC Santa Barbara

In the last week, we have received an overwhelming outpouring of support for Joan, Thrin, and for Survivors.  Our emailsblogFacebook page, and phone have all been flooded with encouraging messages from people who are familiar with Survivors, and from many who had not heard of our ministry before.  We’ve heard from from UCSB alumni, UCSB students, and the general public. 

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A Considerable Loss to our operation

A Considerable Loss to our operation

On Tuesday, I led the outreach event at UC Santa Barbara, with twelve friends, including a new girl, Sarah, who had never done pro-life activism before and was very timid about approaching people.  I gave her a sign to hold while I stood nearby passing out fliers as fast as I could.  Soon I noticed that my sister, Thrin, had brought a girl over to show her the back of the sign Sarah was holding.

Shortly after, a woman stopped by and I could see my roommate, Mairead, talking to her with Sarah chiming in now and then.  I hoped it was good conversation for Sarah's first time.  Then Thrin came around to the front of the sign and joined in.  I was afraid, at this point, that the woman might feel like they were ganging up on her.  Boy was I wrong!

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Just Teenagers? Think Again!

Just Teenagers? Think Again!

Just teenagers?  Think again!  Anyone can make a difference.  Tess and Sydney Volanski  are  two average high school students, but their love for the Lord and preborn children sets them apart.  These sisters are leading a nationwide effort which is successfully exposing injustice.

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