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Focus on the Family's giving, the chaplain shortage, and medical ethics.

Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 3/21/2007 08:53AM

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$2.26

Individual donations and foundation funds given to Focus on the Family in 2005 to every $1 given to National Public Radio.

$1.01

Focus's public income to every $1 given to Paul Crouch's Trinity Broadcasting Network.

$0.78

Focus's public income to every $1 given to Pat Robertson's Christian Broadcasting Network.

$0.58

Focus's public income for every $1 given to Planned Parenthood.

Source: NonProfit Times

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775

Chaplain positions in the Army National Guard.

310

Positions that are currently filled.

Source: Associated Press

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63%

Physicians who say it is ethically permissible to explain religious or moral objections about a procedure to patients.

Physicians who say there is no obligation to tell patients about procedures to which they morally object.

18%

Physicians who say there is no obligation to refer patients to a physician who does not object to the procedure.

Source: New England Journal of Medicine

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47%

Terminal cancer patients who say their spiritual needs not supported met by a religious community.

72%

Terminal cancer patients who say their spiritual needs were not supported by the medical system.

Source: Journal of Clinical Oncology

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Alan Maashe

Posted: March 21, 2007 10:06 PM


To dakotahgeo I am not a fan of Dobson and deplores his mixing of reliigon and politics but the way you refer to him (i.e. swine) is not appropriate for a Christian and much less for someone that claims to be a pastor. you should be ashamed of yourself speaking of loss of credibility....

Izaak De Maaker

Posted: March 22, 2007 10:46 AM

Kudos to Dobson and CT for publishing these numbers. Praise God for what can be done when people see that open their hearts and wallets is directly related. Your money represents your work and time and giving that always costs something no matter how small or little. I am also very thankful for Dr. Dobson now that Im raising my own kids. Everyone comments on how joyful and bright they are but when I confide with them that we spank them so it stings, they look shocked but they say they realize the disciplining with love is the only way. Thanks to Dobson for sticking his neck out to tell the truth.

Terry Chaney

Posted: March 22, 2007 9:24 AM

I must say that I, for one, am grateful to God for the great good Dobson has done and continues to do through Focus on the Family. I am one of a great many who find the organization always helpful and who find its political positions reflective of my own. I do not hesitate to admit that I am a fan of Dobson and amazed by all that Focus has accomplished. However, I must also say that I regret some of the previous posts reflect such bitterness and hostility -- not to mention an incivility which ought not be seen in those who are disciples of the Prince of Peace. Disagree with Dobson and/or Focus if you like, but why resort to slurs, false charges and unkind language? I have heard Dobson, himself, often enough to know that if he were speaking to you, he would not do so. He would speak the truth with love.