tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post6994004685498027949..comments2024-03-27T15:47:46.091-05:00Comments on Pastoral Meanderings: The fallacy of pro-choice. . .Pastor Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10653554256101480140noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-81479793027773438332016-07-02T09:38:55.101-05:002016-07-02T09:38:55.101-05:00ErnestO, it is one of those contradictions spoken ...ErnestO, it is one of those contradictions spoken of above your post. Humans can be nothing except inconsistent and sinful. We change what we can by God's Grace (n ourselves and the government). What we cannot change we do not take part in personally, and yes, we ask for mercy and forgiveness for our nation. There is plenty to ask for mercy and forgiveness in our nation, and each new day brings more legislation to light that needs our prayer.<br />Janis Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02947508427040251166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-81310057092878665302016-07-02T05:37:15.308-05:002016-07-02T05:37:15.308-05:00My faith tells me "All Human Life Is Holy&quo...My faith tells me "All Human Life Is Holy" and to have the U.S. Government sponsor abortions leaves me with no moral ground to stand on. I pray for forgiveness as I accrue the sin of 'accomplice to murder' by paying my taxes.ErnestOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13077415409728022160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-80551666324329494732016-07-01T11:54:29.214-05:002016-07-01T11:54:29.214-05:00Why is it that pro-choice individuals always cite ...Why is it that pro-choice individuals always cite rape as the justification for abortion? Why make the rare exception, the rule? First of all, the majority of women choosing to abort their unborn babies are not rape victims. They are simply women who don't want to take responsibility for their actions (unprotected sex). They are women who use abortion as a form of birth control. Even in the case of rape, however, there are other options available. The child can be given up for adoption if the constant reminder of the evil of her rape proves too much for her. There are countless childless couples who would jump at the chance to adopt one of these little ones (who bear no responsibility to the crime perpetrated against their mothers, by the way). There are other options to the murder of unborn babies (and they are babies–ultrasounds prove it beyond a shadow of a doubt!!). <br /><br />You know, society is a walking talking contradiction! Where the issue of abortion is concerned, it isn't a baby; it isn't a living human being. It's just a fetus, just a collection of cells. Yet, at the same time, society spends millions of dollars on ad campaigns warning women of the dangers of drinking, smoking, or doing drugs while pregnant. Doing so "will harm your baby" we are told. So, which is it? Is it a baby or isn't it? Society can't play both sides. If it isn't a human being (as the abortion supporters alway cite) then there is no reason to watch what you eat, drink, or smoke during pregnancy. It can't be a baby in one instance but not the next. It doesn't work that way. It is or it isn't. And, we know it is. The heart starts beating at around 18 days. Some women can feel the movement as early as 7 weeks. Ultrasound pics at an early stage of pregnancy leave nothing to the imagination that that is a little human being in utero (why do you think women contemplating abortion don't want to see the ultrasound? Why do you think abortion clinics prevent women from seeing it?). Janis is absolutely right! The sinful flesh does indeed go to great lengths to justify transgressions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-52458595277260574782016-06-30T18:18:06.556-05:002016-06-30T18:18:06.556-05:00Hum, a woman's WHIM? Gimme a break...ever hea...Hum, a woman's WHIM? Gimme a break...ever heard of rape of a 12 year old? And that is just for starters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-20108594983357818812016-06-30T08:48:16.096-05:002016-06-30T08:48:16.096-05:00And just how is a woman going to someone not quali...And just how is a woman going to someone not qualified to do an abortion (especially a late term) supposed to be' pro' woman's right to choose? It appears to me that having requirements on those performing surgery gives a woman a choice - go to the one qualified, or not. No brainier, right? This surgery is not just a 'little procedure' like having a wart taken off! <br /><br />I'm not saying this as a pro choice person; abortion at any stage is murder, and therefore a sin against at least one of the Commandments on the part of at least two people. It never ceases to amaze and sadden me the lengths to which our sinful flesh will go to justify our transgressions. Janis Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02947508427040251166noreply@blogger.com