Abortion: Why I'm Pro-Life

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08 Aug 2006 02:27 PM

Most everyone can agree, whether you are pro-life or pro-choice, that abortion is a sad thing. The biggest reason I'm not a supporter of abortion has nothing to do with my faith. It has to do with the fact a pregnant woman has a living human life growing in her womb. I believe human life is so precious.

Because I believe what the Bible has to say, scripture has led me also to believe abortion is not a good thing. Isaiah tells us, "The LORD has called Me from the womb; From the matrix of My mother He has made mention of My name." (Isaiah 49:1) Jeremiah shares God's revelation to him, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations." (Jeremiah 1:5) David also acknowledges the greatness of God's work in Psalm 139:13-14, "For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul know very well."

In the book of Luke, we hear about John the Baptist leaping with joy in his mother Elizabeth's womb as Mary, who was to be the mother of Jesus, spoke. Surely, for this unborn baby to be filled with joy, he must have had a soul.

It too grieves me to see abortion become so common. There are so many women and girls using it as a form of birth control. We can read in Leviticus chapter 20 about some of the Israelites offering their children as sacrifices to the heathen god Molech. Today it seems many unborn babies are being aborted to a god of pleasure and self-centeredness. 2 Timothy 3:3, in most translations refers to people in the last days being without natural affection. Shouldn't women have love and concern for the baby that's forming in their womb regardless of whether they were planned?

There is clearly money to be made for abortions. Like an auto mechanic with a list of "to-dos" for your car, or an insurance agent with "recommendations" for various policies, I'm skeptical of the motives behind abortion clinics. I'm not sure how much truth these pregnant women are really getting.

Certainly, I am sensitive to those who've gone through an abortion. I can't imagine the pain that comes before the decision. Even though I personally believe it's wrong, I strongly believe that God is loving and merciful to forgive anyone of their past if they should want it. I know several women who've had abortions. Most did not do so in a careless manner. I've seen the pain that comes upon the loss of one's baby, even as they're told it wasn't really a baby yet. Thankfully there are some good support groups out there for those who need them.

Lastly, when a woman has made a choice to abort for other reasons than birth control, it's easy to say that I wouldn't abort if I were in their position. But I've never been in that position. In those difficult situations I really do believe the outcome is between the mother and God and is not my place to cast judgment.

All scripture references are quoted from the NKJV.

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Jody Moreen (3274) 11 Aug 2006 01:22 PM

Hi MJ and thanks for this great post! As an adopted person born in 1955 I am truly grateful that abortion was not a legal nor recommended option for woman in crisis pregnancies. My birth mother had cancer and a communicable disease at the time I was conceived and she was pregnant with me. Her marriage was also on the rocks and there was limited income and too many mouths to feed. She was 32 and my birth father was 50 and I was his 9th child, 8th daughter in 2 marriages. His first wife died leaving him widowed. In today's abortion minded society where adults are told to do what is best for them, and what is the "easier", I would've likely been a candidate/victim to abortion. My heart is filled today with gratitude that the law was on my side and advocated for LIFE for me. I am thrilled that abortion was not an option, but adoption- the choice for life was. It has been wonderful to experience have been given the priceless gift of life. What a privilege to be alive and breathe and feel the depths of emotion- the mountaintops of joy and even the depths of despair! I would not trade places with those unborn babes in the womb whose lives are snuffed out before they breathe their first breath. But I have a passion to speak loudly on their behalf that they are beautiful creations of a loving God. And though their birth parents may not have a plan for their lives, their First Father, their heavenly Creator surely does.He did for mine. My life and adoption was a direct answer to my adoptive mother's heartfelt prayer for a child after years of infertility. Yes MJ. abortion is a sad and tragic reality ! As an adoptee, who was born 2 mos early and whose birth parents had every reason possible to give me a death sentence I praise them for choosing to allow me to live and to place me in the arms of my adoptive parents. Life, what a BEAUTIFUL choice! Blessings, Jody Moreen, Editor, Adoption Blessings Journal

Melissa J (13710) 12 Aug 2006 01:29 AM

Thanks Jody. I feel the same way. As a woman who's mother too was faced with an option to abort me, I'm so thankful to be here and to have my husband and sons.

Grammi58 (396) 13 Aug 2006 09:23 AM

MJ-There was a time in my life when I was 18 yrs old(unmarried)where I was pregnant. My mom wanted me to have an abortion(but I didn't want that). I was set to make an appt to have it done. The day before the appt, my mom finally came around & informed me that it was truly my decision. She was sorry that she was being selfish. She just didn't want the embarrassment of her friends & family members. But this was MY decision. My decision was to carry this baby to full term & raise it. After my baby was born, we all fell in love with this small innocent child. My mom saw a film on abortion one day within a few years later at church. She cried & walked out. She couldn't bear to watch it. She kept thinking of what could have happened a few years prior. Oh, by the way, I forgot to mention earlier, that during the decision making, if not an abortion, it would have been an adoption for me. I couldn't even do that. Well, if I do put this child up for an adoption, I would be wondering, "where is this child, is the family a good on, what is this child doing?", etc. Well, 28 yrs later, my child is now a beatiful person w/kids & nice husband. I felt that we(parents) have raised her the best that we could. We are very proud of this child.

Samual (11722) 28 Jun 2008 10:00 AM

I'm not Pro-Life as being Pro-Life would mean that both my mother and sister would be dead. Here we have the NHS so money is spent on abortion, not made. I am very dissappointed that the UK limit remains at 24 weeks though, the won by using the "what if there is something wrong with the mother or fetus" arguement, I like how they ignored that for those reasons you can have an abortion at any time if deemed necessary.