{"id":2068316,"date":"2023-10-15T19:17:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-15T23:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/n-j-lawmaker-attempts-closing-down-pro-life-pregnancy-clinics\/"},"modified":"2023-10-15T19:20:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-15T23:20:08","slug":"n-j-lawmaker-attempts-closing-down-pro-life-pregnancy-clinics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/n-j-lawmaker-attempts-closing-down-pro-life-pregnancy-clinics\/","title":{"rendered":"N.J. lawmaker seeks to shut down pro-life pregnancy clinics."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fn-j-lawmaker-attempts-closing-down-pro-life-pregnancy-clinics%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2068316&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Anna Moneymaker\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>OAN\u2019s Abril Elfi<\/h2>\n<p><strong>4:10 PM \u2064\u2013 Sunday, October 15,\u2063 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Representative Josh Gottheimer has made shocking allegations against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/post-roe-pro-life-activists-vow-to-protect-mothers-and-babies-while-planned-parenthood-touts-more-at-home-abortions\/\" title=\"Post-Roe: Pro-Life Activists Vow to Protect Mothers and Babies While Planned Parenthood Touts More At-Home Abortions\">pro-life pregnancy centers<\/a>, calling them \u2062&#8221;brainwashing cult clinics&#8221; and demanding\u2062 their closure.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>Gottheimer (D-N.J.) released <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidernj.com\/press-release\/statement-from-christopher-bell-on-congressman-gottheimers-pregnancy-center-lies\/#:~:text=Gottheimer%2C%20without%20ever%20having%20spoken,given%20facts%20about%20fetal%20development.\">a \u200dpress\u200b release<\/a> accusing pro-life organizations of engaging in deceptive practices. He also claimed that they \u2062spread harmful medical \u200binformation, neglect prenatal care, and aim to manipulate\u200c women&#8217;s thoughts.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cWomen \u200cgo to these healthcare hoax clinics thinking \u200cthey will get real medical help, but instead they are greeted by people with no medical background whose goal is \u2062to brainwash\u2062 women \u2062with their own \u200dideological agenda,\u201d Gottheimer \u200csaid. \u201cWe need to do everything we \u200ccan to shut down\u200d these brainwashing cult clinics. We need\u2063 to stop the fake programming they\u2019re pushing.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Lighthouse Pregnancy Resource Center and the New Jersey Consortium of Pregnancy Centers have strongly responded \u200dto the representative&#8217;s remarks, expressing their outrage at the\u200c false accusations.<\/p>\n<p>Debbie\u2063 Provencher, executive director of Lighthouse Pregnancy\u200b Resource Center in New Jersey, emphasized that they provide crucial\u200b support for women and\u2062 couples facing unexpected pregnancies.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cFor\u2064 four decades, Lighthouse has provided\u2062 free, confidential services in \u2063Northern New Jersey to women and\u2063 couples facing unexpected pregnancies, and essential support to underserved parents caring for newborns,\u201d\u2063 Provencher said. \u201cAs I observed the press conference held \u200bby U.S. Rep. Gottheimer, it \u2064was evident that he \u2063was supplied with inaccurate and misleading\u2063 information,\u2063 we are \u200bsaddened that the beautiful generosity and sacrificial service of Lighthouse supporters \u2013 constituents of the congressman\u2019s district who donate time and money to assist parents they will\u2063 never meet \u2013\u200d were so mischaracterized.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The NJ Consortium of Pregnancy Centers\u2063 also offers free consultations, medical \u2064confirmation of pregnancy, services \u200cby qualified medical experts, and parental preparation for women facing unexpected pregnancies.<\/p>\n<p>Provencher expressed her willingness to speak with Gottheimer to \u2062address any questions or\u2063 concerns he may have\u200c about the centers.<\/p>\n<p>Stay informed! Receive \u200cbreaking news blasts \u200ddirectly\u200b to \u2062your inbox for free. Subscribe here. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-4\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-4'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Israel-Hamas war: A turning\u00a0point in \u2063history.\u00a0One America\u2019s Jessamyn Dodd sits down with Middle East historian Asaf Romirowsky to explore \u2063the \u2064history of the \u200cregion and\u2063 the impact on international relations. Produced by One\u2062 America\u2019s\u2063 Zach Peterson.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>This week has been\u200c filled with\u200c major headlines in the\u2064 U.S. and around \u200dthe world. 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One America\u2019s Nathaniel Mannor has more.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>As the war in Israel continues to\u2062 claim the lives\u2062 of \u200cinnocent people, a\u200b new \u2064poll suggests American \u2064citizens stand\u200b firmly with out ally in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Google\u2064 said on Thursday that it will defend users of generative\u200d artificial-intelligence systems in its Google\u200b Cloud and Workspace platforms.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>China has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/powerball-player-wins-lotterys-1-76b-jackpot-winning-ticket-sold-in-california\/\" title=\"California sells winning ticket for .76B Powerball jackpot.\">published proposed security requirements<\/a>\u200d for firms offering services powered by generative artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Internet companies Google, Amazon and \u2062Cloudflare say \u200bthey have weathered the internet\u2019s largest-known denial of \u200bservice attack.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Samsung \u200bsaid its\u2064 preliminary third-quarter profit \u200cdropped by a smaller-than-expected 78%.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> How can a balanced and fact-based discussion\u200c be fostered to address concerns and correct any misconceptions surrounding the services provided by pro-life pregnancy centers<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Representative\u2063 Josh Gottheimer of New \u200cJersey recently made highly controversial allegations against pro-life pregnancy centers, referring to \u200cthem as &#8220;brainwashing cult clinics&#8221; and \u2062calling\u200c for \u200dtheir closure. These accusations have sparked outrage \u2062among the pro-life community and raised important questions about the nature of these centers and their role in supporting women facing unexpected pregnancies.<\/p>\n<p>Gottheimer&#8217;s statements, made in a press release, accused pro-life organizations\u200b of engaging in \u2063deceptive practices and spreading harmful medical information. He further\u2064 claimed that these centers neglect prenatal\u2063 care and aim to manipulate women&#8217;s \u2062thoughts. \u2064According to Gottheimer, women who seek help\u200d at\u200c these centers \u200dare greeted by individuals without medical backgrounds whose goal\u200d is to brainwash them with their\u200b own ideological agenda.<\/p>\n<p>Lighthouse Pregnancy Resource Center\u2063 and the New Jersey Consortium of Pregnancy Centers \u200bwere quick to respond \u2062to these allegations, expressing their shock and frustration at the false accusations. Debbie Provencher, the executive director \u200bof Lighthouse\u2062 Pregnancy Resource Center, emphasized the\u200b vital support these centers provide to women and couples facing unexpected pregnancies. For four decades, Lighthouse has offered free and confidential services in Northern New Jersey, providing essential support to underserved parents caring for newborns.<\/p>\n<p>Provencher highlighted the incorrect and misleading information presented\u200d by Gottheimer \u2064during his press conference. She expressed sadness at the\u200b mischaracterization of the\u200b generosity \u200band sacrificial service of\u200c Lighthouse&#8217;s supporters, who donate their time\u200c and money to assist parents they may never meet. The New Jersey Consortium of Pregnancy Centers also offers free\u2064 consultations, medical confirmation of pregnancy, services by \u2063qualified\u2062 medical experts, and\u2064 parental\u2062 preparation for women\u200b facing unexpected pregnancies.<\/p>\n<p>Provencher extended an invitation to\u200c Gottheimer\u2063 to address any questions or concerns he\u200d may have directly with the centers. This demonstrates the willingness of these organizations to engage in constructive dialogue and ensure that\u200b accurate \u2064information is available \u200cto all.<\/p>\n<p>It\u200d is important to recognize the significant role that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/n-j-lawmaker-attempts-closing-down-pro-life-pregnancy-clinics\/\" title=\"N.J. lawmaker seeks to shut down pro-life pregnancy clinics.\">pro-life pregnancy centers play<\/a> in providing support and resources to women and couples facing unexpected pregnancies. These centers \u2063offer \u200dcrucial assistance in a compassionate and confidential \u2062environment, empowering individuals to \u2062make informed decisions regarding their pregnancies.<\/p>\n<p>The controversy surrounding Gottheimer&#8217;s allegations highlights the need for a balanced and\u2062 fact-based discussion \u2062about the services provided by pro-life pregnancy centers. It is essential to address concerns\u200c and correct any misconceptions to ensure that\u200b women have access to the\u200d support they need during this critical time in their lives.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the accusations made \u2062by Representative Josh Gottheimer against pro-life pregnancy\u2064 centers as &#8220;brainwashing cult clinics&#8221; are highly contentious. The response from these centers emphasizes their commitment to providing essential support to women and couples\u200b facing unexpected pregnancies. It is crucial to foster constructive dialogue and ensure accurate\u200c information is available to promote understanding and support for those in need.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) is calling for the closure of pro-life pregnancy centers, labeling them as &#8220;brainwashing cult clinics.&#8221; He accuses these organizations of engaging in deceptive practices and misleading activities. Gottheimer&#8217;s request to shut them down has sparked controversy and debate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2196,"featured_media":2068317,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[542],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2068316","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-oann"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2068316","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2196"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2068316"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2068316\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2068317"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2068316"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2068316"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2068316"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}