I have been so saddened by some discussions on abortion sparked by Virginia's current progress in passing new legislation. I'm saddened by the revelation of people's deep depravity apart from Christ. My heart is heavy and aches for the lost. I so strongly desire to see these people be changed by the power of Christ.
Michael has been engaging old coworkers in thoughtful, respectful conversations on the fact of when life begins. Michael has such a sweet spirit, tuned into the heart of God and His justice and righteous anger. Michael believes that we have a responsibility to tell these men and women the truth or at least try. He's right, we do. But that's where I get discouraged. The worldly "debate" of when life begins just simply can't happen because to a non-believer (even some who call themselves believers) it just doesn't make sense. Their arguments make perfect sense to them because they are without communion with our Wonderful Savior and Creator of Life and ALL that is in this world, who, through His Word, teaches us the beauty and sanctity of life. They don't follow our rationale so any proof you give them seems as rubbish. You can't have a fruitful discussion if the two parties absolutely disagree on the fundamental basics. You go in circles. It's so frustrating to read truthful, powerful responses and then see others foolishly fight against the truth. The only thing I can do is pray. Pray for more Jesus. Pray that by the power of the Holy Spirit lives will be saved and hearts will be changed. I can pray for more people like my husband to stand up for truth and speak it to the lost in hopes that God uses them to bring His Gospel. So pray with me friends, it's our best resource in these times of trying to drive out darkness and fill it with Light!
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i have to admit i haven't been following the debate in VA as closely as i should, since i don't live there anymore. but i did catch a story on NPR yesterday, and they interviewed a woman likening the proposed ultrasound laws in VA and TX to rape. government rape of these "victims", the patients, before having to go through the already-traumatic process of an abortion. that's what she called it. all because they are trying to enforce a dating ultrasound (necessary for legal reasons to ensure the fetus is not past a certain point in the pregnancy) that may have to be transvaginal rather than abdominal. as someone who has had multiple transvaginal ultrasounds, it appalls me for someone to liken it to rape - it's less invasive than a pap smear! - and my heart breaks for the victims of actual violent sexual crimes whose pain is being made light of. i'm sorry, but if you are making this choice to end a life, you can deal with an ultrasound.
sorry, it's been making me crazy since i heard it, and i just had to vent about the idiocy of her statements. so thanks for this timely post, megan :)
That's so sad. Another woman wrote that "to force a woman to go through with an unwanted pregnancy is slavery." Again, my heart just breaks for that woman. Slavery? Selfishness is very much at the root of this issue.
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