Thursday, January 15, 2009

Freedom of Choice or Right to Life

I am not usually one to stay on top of American politics and my husband will tell you I barely pay attention to local politics. This however is not just a matter of politics now is it?

The passed few days this has been weighing heavy on my heart to share with you my thoughts on this issue. If you haven’t guessed it yet, let me put it this way, actually, Sarah Palin said it best “I am Pro-life and I am unapologetic about my position.”

Being pro-life for a Catholic is not a matter of personal opinion. I hope this is not new to you, however if it is please continue reading this post as I hope you will be enlightened.

The abortion issue will not be put to rest unless and until the unborn are given the right to live. It’s not about freedom of choice; this is about life and death. The choice is made when individuals take part in an act that creates life, not after life has been created. If you are not ready to deal with being pregnant, then why are you…..

Let me ask you, if a woman decides she no longer wants her 1 year old infant and so she lets him drown in the bathtub or overdoses him with pain medication, is that alright? No, you say. It’s horrendous, ridiculous, and unthinkable? Why? He’s a child, alive and well, he has a right to be nurtured, loved and cared for. But I tell you, he is dependant on his mother to live, he is not self sufficient, therefore if she finds it difficult to raise him, isn’t it her right to determine what she does with him? No, you say. Why?

What am I getting at….if it is completely irresponsible and immoral for a woman to kill her 1 year old, why does this principle not apply to a baby who is in the womb? The baby is dependant on it’s mother to survive, just as the 1 year old is, that unborn child has just as much potential to be a full grown person who can contribute to society, as that 1 year old. We were all once an embryo, a fetus, an infant, a toddler, an adolescent. Why is it OK to kill a child at one stage but not at another?

We give too much power to woman to decide the fate of these babies. Imagine that your mother could have at any time terminated you while she was pregnant with you. WOW! Sadly, the women who make the choice to abort, aren’t even given the whole truth. When they are left to deal with the aftermath of the pain and guilt of abortion; who do you think is there to help heal the broken hearts and tortured souls?

What other time in history have we humans been so cruel? When did our ancestors out of fear and misunderstandings send innocent individuals to their death?

I can think of one man, who did no wrong. He came only to teach us to love and forgive; he lived an example of true obedience and respect for the dignity of human life. Yet His message was misunderstood and appeared too threatening for some, the only way to eliminate the threat was to kill Him. This man, who had committed no crime, bore no sin, took on a cruel punishment and died a violent death because of the crimes and sins of others.
Is this not what these unborn babies are doing for us now? These babies have done no wrong, committed no sin. Yet, because these women are afraid of the unknown, lack support and knowledge of truth, they feel this new life growing inside them will only be a threat to them, so the only way to be rid of the threat is to make the baby pay the price with a cruel punishment and violent death.

Friends, pray and pray hard that more and more individuals will come to see abortion for what it really is. Who are we as humans to decide who has the right to live? We don’t seem to learn from passed mistakes, look at our human history.

There are so many others who have written lengthy articles on this topic, and there is so much more I could say on this topic. So many different arguments I have heard from individuals who are pro-choice, it always comes down to recognizing that the unborn are alive, they are individuals from the moment of conception.

Please click on these resources to read what others have had to say on this:
The Hour of Decision
Freedom and Abortion

Learn about a Pro-Life Prisoner who has truly laid down her life in solidarity with the unborn.

Watch these life changing videos and a short film: Silent Scream
Hard Reality with Eduardo Verastegui
Volition

If you or someone you know suffers from the pain and aftermath of abortion know that there are resources available to help you overcome this pain. Christ is waiting for you with open arms. Contact your local parish priest or these resources for help:
Project Rachel
Silent No More
The Healing Place

God Bless!