As I have watched the emergence of the Roe vs. Wade decision coming down on January 22nd, 1973, attempting to separate my inner emotions from fact, yet realizing there are facts and agenda that simply "crush your heart" and at the same time still trying to understand what purpose do abortions really have.
Killing of the innocents is heart wrenching no matter where, how, when or why it's done. Whether it be the gruesome abortion stories we read and have heard of, or children being murdered like at Sandy Hook elementary school, it is certainly man in a depraved state.
With that being said, abortions can not go away as long as man lives his/her life in our sinful nature....that meaning without Jesus Christ being allowed entrance into individual hearts.
Standing up for the rights of the innocent, like an unborn child being rejected because he/she doesn't fit into the lifestyle of the mother....is always the right thing to do...it is our responsibility as Christians to do so. The alarming stat that grips my heart in reference to abortions that happen in the United States is the number #1 reason for an abortion...a child doesn't fit into a person's lifestyle (93%).
There are many other repercussions from abortions including the psychological effect it has on women. What makes things more complicated is the fact 1.5 million couples who cannot have children and desire one. The "red tape" that childless couples go through and the expense is detrimental to offering alternate choices for women who have become pregnant.
The fact is abortions have been around for a long time...both illegal and legal. In Latin America, many countries forbid abortions, yet abortions are at 4 1/2 times greater than in the U.S., according to some sources.
Surveys have shown that 54% of white evangelicals want the Roe vs. Wade act overturned. It is also notable that 76% of mainline white protestants, 65% of mainline black protestants, and 63 % of U.S. catholics do not want the Roe vs. Wade act overturned according to a U.S. poll.
There are many different views on abortion...the fetus stage, when a heartbeat is first heard, is it ok if done in the first 40 days of pregnancy, is pain felt in the fetus state, or simply questioning the reason why someone would want an abortion.
During the time Jesus was here on earth, the Roman Empire considered abortions an acceptable behavior in life. The Scriptures said this of Jesus: "And what gave Jesus His power...the precious Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit gave to Christ Jesus an ability...a power...to go and do good...to others, in particular healing all those who had been under the power or simply wore down with thoughts and lifestyles that originate from the Evil One...because God was with Him...and loved Him." Acts 10:38
Regardless of your thoughts on abortion, none of us can do enough good until we invite the Lord Jesus into our own hearts, and give the Holy Spirit the freedom to empower us...so that we may " go and do good"...whether it be standing up for justice against the abuses of abortions...or helping a mother who received an abortion. The ability to change is receiving Him...the power to change...from the precious Holy Spirit.
Killing of the innocents is heart wrenching no matter where, how, when or why it's done. Whether it be the gruesome abortion stories we read and have heard of, or children being murdered like at Sandy Hook elementary school, it is certainly man in a depraved state.
With that being said, abortions can not go away as long as man lives his/her life in our sinful nature....that meaning without Jesus Christ being allowed entrance into individual hearts.
Standing up for the rights of the innocent, like an unborn child being rejected because he/she doesn't fit into the lifestyle of the mother....is always the right thing to do...it is our responsibility as Christians to do so. The alarming stat that grips my heart in reference to abortions that happen in the United States is the number #1 reason for an abortion...a child doesn't fit into a person's lifestyle (93%).
There are many other repercussions from abortions including the psychological effect it has on women. What makes things more complicated is the fact 1.5 million couples who cannot have children and desire one. The "red tape" that childless couples go through and the expense is detrimental to offering alternate choices for women who have become pregnant.
The fact is abortions have been around for a long time...both illegal and legal. In Latin America, many countries forbid abortions, yet abortions are at 4 1/2 times greater than in the U.S., according to some sources.
Surveys have shown that 54% of white evangelicals want the Roe vs. Wade act overturned. It is also notable that 76% of mainline white protestants, 65% of mainline black protestants, and 63 % of U.S. catholics do not want the Roe vs. Wade act overturned according to a U.S. poll.
There are many different views on abortion...the fetus stage, when a heartbeat is first heard, is it ok if done in the first 40 days of pregnancy, is pain felt in the fetus state, or simply questioning the reason why someone would want an abortion.
During the time Jesus was here on earth, the Roman Empire considered abortions an acceptable behavior in life. The Scriptures said this of Jesus: "And what gave Jesus His power...the precious Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit gave to Christ Jesus an ability...a power...to go and do good...to others, in particular healing all those who had been under the power or simply wore down with thoughts and lifestyles that originate from the Evil One...because God was with Him...and loved Him." Acts 10:38
Regardless of your thoughts on abortion, none of us can do enough good until we invite the Lord Jesus into our own hearts, and give the Holy Spirit the freedom to empower us...so that we may " go and do good"...whether it be standing up for justice against the abuses of abortions...or helping a mother who received an abortion. The ability to change is receiving Him...the power to change...from the precious Holy Spirit.
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