Abortion

UNITED STATES ABORTION STATISTICS

Between 1973 (when Roe vs. Wade was decided) and 2012, a staggering 55,808,387 abortions have been performed in the United States alone!  What does the widespread, wholesale MURDER of innocent unborn babies say about the moral condition and values of America’s government, lawmakers, courts and citizens?  More importantly, what does God have to say about a nation and a people that forsake Him and arrogantly defy His Commandments?

Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.  Proverbs 14:34

The LORD shall send upon thee cursing, vexation, and rebuke, in all that thou settest thine hand unto for to do, until thou be destroyed, and until thou perish quickly; because of the wickedness of thy doings, whereby thou hast forsaken Me. Deuteronomy 28:20

The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.  Psalms 9:17

Woe unto them that decree unrighteous decrees and that write grievousness which they have prescribed.  Isaiah 10:1

Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!  Isaiah 5:20

So, what hope does America and the unrepentant have to escape God’s Judgment and Wrath?  The answer is …

HUMILITY—PRAYER—REPENTANCE

If My people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.  2 Chronicles 7:14

The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.  2 Peter 3:9-10

MY VIEWS CONCERNING ABORTION

1.        I believe that man was created in the image of God.

And God said, Let us make man in Our Image, after Our Likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.  Genesis 1:26

The phrases “in our image” and “after our likeness” clearly reference the distinct personalities of The Holy Trinity:  Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

2.        I believe that life begins at conception, not at birth, and that God has a divine purpose and plan for every human life.  God confirms this in His Word:

Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.  Jeremiah 1:5

And now, saith the LORD that formed me from the womb to be His servant …. Isaiah 49:5
 

3.        I believe that children are a heritage of the Lord and the fruit of the womb is His reward.  Psalm 127:3

4.        I believe that every human life is sacred and valuable to God.

For Thou hast possessed my reins: Thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise Thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are Thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. My substance was not hid from Thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in Thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.  Psalms 139:13-16

I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live.  Deuteronomy 30:19

LAMININ—GOD'S BRAND

The molecule, Laminin, is a protein that binds a human being together.  Laminin is God's internal brand on a cellular level that testifies of Jesus Christ's crucifixion on the Cross of Calvary!  It also confirms God's desire that all men be bound to Jesus Christ and saved through faith in Him!

STAGES OF FETAL DEVELOPMENT

To learn more about the developmental stages of a baby, click on the following National Right to Life link:  www.nrlc.org/abortion/facts/fetaldevelopment.html.

5.        I believe that only God, the Creator, has the right to decide who lives and who dies. 

And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.  Hebrews 9:27
  
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;  Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

6.        I believe that deliberate and wholesale abortion is barbaric and reprehensible because God’s Word says it is!

Thou shalt not kill.  Exodus 20:13

These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto Him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.  Proverbs 6:16-17

PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION

For information concerning this barbaric procedure, click on the following National Right to Life link:  nrlc.org/abortion/facts/pbafacts.html.

7.        I believe that abortion is a strategy and weapon of Satan, whose nature and mission is to kill, steal and destroy.

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.  John 10:10

But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.  Luke 18:16

8.        I believe that Satan uses abortion to destroy God’s prophets and ministers:

And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.  Luke 1:11-15

ABORTION IS CHILD ABUSE & TERRORISM

9.     I vehemently oppose deliberate, wholesale abortion for profit because the killing of defenseless, unborn babies is the ultimate form of child abuse and terrorism!  Medical science proves that as early as eight weeks and certainly by thirteen-and-a-half weeks, an unborn baby is sensitive to touch and feels and responds to pain.  Depending on the procedure, abortion involves severing the spinal cord, slitting necks and sucking out brains! Therefore, how can anyone believe that the instruments and procedures of abortion do not produce prolonged, agonizing pain and torment for an unborn baby?

10.    I vehemently oppose all views and arguments that justify and support deliberate and wholesale abortion for profit (e.g. pro-Choice, poverty, rape, disability, use of the ‘morning after pill,’ etc.)  Regarding the argument that a baby should be aborted in order to protect the life of the mother, I believe that the only exception is in the case of an ectopic pregnancy where the baby begins to develop outside of the womb (e.g. in the mother’s fallopian tube), which is not normal and is certain to kill both mother and child.  

REASONS WHY WOMEN CHOOSE ABORTION

1. Absence of spousal or parental flexibility and support.  Parents need to be more forgiving, flexible and supporting and less judgmental and demanding.
2. A babe having a baby.  Although not an ideal situation, I know of too many success stories.
3. Single Motherhood.  I know of too many cases where single mothers have overcome their fears, limitations and circumstances to successfully raise their children.
4. Fear.  Fear is a powerful motivating force and must be confronted and conquered.  The average woman that finds herself dealing with an unwanted pregnancy succumbs to fear and reacts too quickly and irrationally.  When faced with this dilemma, she should give herself time to recover from the initial shock and carefully research her options before prayerfully deciding on a course of action.  For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.  2 Timothy 1:7
5. Ignorance due to the absence or lack of sex education.
6. Mental or physical disability or deformity of the developing baby, confirmed by medical tests.  There are too many documented cases of handicapped babies growing up to lead happy, productive and successful lives.
7. Mental or physical disability of the mother.
8. Peer Pressure.  Some women are talked into having an abortion because they are pressured by a boyfriend, girlfriend, parent, church member, pastor, etc.
9. Rape.  In my opinion, an unborn child should not be judged, sentenced and punished for the sin of rape.  There are many documented cases of children that are a product of rape, growing up to be called by God into ministry.  A woman who aborts her baby will never know if her child would have been called by God to be an apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor or teacher.  Ephesians 4:11
10. Confidentiality and Secrecy.  Embarrassment and shame cause many women to get rid of "the problem" before her condition becomes known.
11. The mother is an unwed teen.
12. A woman who believes that her rights are more important than the rights of her unborn child.  In my opinion, she and her partner forfeited their rights when they willfully and carelessly chose to not take measures to prevent pregnancy.  An innocent baby should not be rejected, discarded as unwanted trash, or murdered because of their indiscretion and interlude of pleasure.
13. Absence of Maternal Love.  Romans 1:31 describes such women as being "without natural affection."
14. Accidental Pregnancy.  If a woman and/or her partner had taken preventive measures, pregnancy would have been avoided.
15. Selfishness.  The argument is usually expressed in terms of a child interfering with school, work, career, or plans.  2 Timothy 3:2 describes such women as "lovers of their own selves."
16. The cost of having and raising a baby.  Again, if a woman and/or her partner had taken preventive measures, pregnancy would have been avoided.

ADVERSE SIDE EFFECTS OF ABORTION

Women who choose to abort their babies suffer detrimental feelings of condemnation, guilt, depression and regret all of their lives.  Those who cannot cope often turn to alcohol and drugs, while others commit suicide.  Only Jesus Christ has the power to cleanse and heal a guilty and seared conscience ... forgive and cancel the SIN OF ABORTION ... and restore peace of mind and joy of spirit to the perpetrator(s).  If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. John 8:36

ALTERNATIVES TO ABORTION

Alternative options to abortion are available, including:

1. Preventing unwanted pregnancy by abstaining from sex or by not engaging in unprotected sex.
2. Adoption inside or outside the family unit.
3. Financial assistance for a young unwed mother who opts to care for and raise her child.
4. Being a Surrogate Mother by seeing the pregnancy to term and relinquishing the child to the care of a woman who is infertile and wishes to adopt.

Alternative options to abortion are available online.  For more information, contact the following pro-life organizations:

1. Birthright International Helpline

1-800-550-4900

www.birthright.org/en/

2. National Life Center

1-800-848-LOVE (5683)

www.nationallifecenter.com

3. Bethany Christian Services

1-800-BETHANY

www.bethany.org

4. Real Alternatives

1-800-848-LOVE

www.realalternatives.org

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