In 1973, the Supreme Court decided that the lives of children were secondary to the selfish interests of their Mother. This was done in the name of "privacy, equality and health". So on this anniversary we can proudly state that we have killed over 50 million children. Doesn't that make you feel proud?
A macabre twist to this story was the revelation of the activities of one Dr. Kermit Gosnell. Seems the good "doctor" is in a spot of trouble for performing 8 post-birth abortions. This story has garnered tremendous outrage across all segments of society. But I ask, why? What was so reprehensible about his actions? If his actions had taken place while the child was still in utero, there would not have been a story, or at least not a major one. To have this story break just before the President reaffirmed his commitment to this slaughter of innocents, underscores the broken lens through which our country views this issue. It is murder whether it takes place in the womb or out. It's that simple. Yet many still support a "woman's right to choose".
So what to do? Activism is surely an important element. This is a Human and Civil rights issue if there ever was one, and we need to be willing to speak out and act on conviction. However, if that is all we do, then we miss how to repair the broken lens. James 5:16 ...The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. Abortion is a spiritual issue, so we need to attack it as such. We need to spend time in prayer and fasting regarding this sin, for it is only God who can change the human heart and restore our broken lenses.
I end by attaching two clips. One is hard to watch, but I plead with you to do so.
The other is a clear challenge to the stance that our President holds to, from John Piper. May God forgive us for our apathy.
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