May 28 2008
Habitat for Humanity Criticized for Planned Parenthood Partnership
The nation’s largest Christian ministry dedicated to housing the poor has drawn criticism from pro-life groups recently over its joint partnership with the nation’s largest provider of surgical abortions.
In an agreement with Planned Parenthood, Habitat for Humanity is allowing the group to bypass zoning regulations in Sarasota, Fla., that restrict the opening of abortion facilities “without the presence of a multifamily liner building.”
According to a statement released earlier this month by the Sarasota City Commission, Habitat for Humanity will reportedly facilitate the opening of Planned Parenthood in the area through a $10 real estate purchase from the group.
“We are excited to have Habitat be a part of the Planned Parenthood team,” a Planned Parenthood representative reportedly said after the agreement.
Jim Sedlak, vice-president of the American Life League, in response, blasted the move by Habitat for Humanity.
“Habitat for Humanity, which claims to be a Christian ministry, says that this was only a real estate transaction. However, Planned Parenthood could not open its abortion facility without Habitat’s help,” he explained in a statement.
Read more here.
Read the minutes from the City Council here. (it is on page 10 #120
[From me]
$10? It is bad enough that a “Christian” organization would sell to a baby killing organization like PP, but for $10? Don’t tell me it was a business transaction. If I had land and PP offered me 10X the amount I wouldn’t sell just because I wouldn’t want to sell to an organization that is in the baby killing business! I’ve always admired Habitat for Humanity but this is sad and disappointing.
What do you think?
