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10/19/12 6:19 AM |
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I hear this argument a lot and my answer is 'Who are we to decide who lives and who dies?' There are many difficult situations out there, and I commented about them in another thread, but just because a person is considered "inconvenient" or "unwanted" it doesn't give us the right to murder them. The only point we have to argue about in 99% of abortion cases is at what point does life begin. If you believe, like most Christians, including myself, do, that life begins at conception then you will want to fight for this child even if his parents do not. As to the question of other religions, would we allow the murder of innocent lives under any other name than abortion? Maybe the Tom Cruise and his boys decide children can be aborted at age 8 and under. Would we be infringing on their rights by not allowing the child to be murdered? There is no argument for that. Any sane person would call you crazy for suggesting such a thing. Yet, we have Christians that will vote for a man and the party that kills millions of unborn children at home and abroad because they are afraid their favorite government hand-out might get cut. They have more compassion for Big Bird than they do a human being. Is it any wonder that America is going downhill? Looking forward to the second coming... |
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10/15/12 8:28 AM |
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@ Frank and Servant. Of course when you look at abortion soberly, then it is nothing but murder. I won't argue about it, and in fact I am on your side when looking at the broad definition of abortion. However, what happens when one of the less than 1% of victims of rape or incest does indeed become pregnant. I'm not a fan of creating fantastic scenarios, but what would happen in a case in which say a 12 yr old becomes pregnant through no fault of her own? Will we really make sure she has the baby through government mandate?Neither of you addressed "life of the mother" which would be a real concern with a girl as young as the one in my scenario. There are other complications that could come upon an expecting mother at any age. Does the innocent baby inside of her outweigh the mother's own life? Could it be called justifiable homicide? Trust me, I'm not trying to defend abortion in any way. I always choose my candidate based on the abortion stance of their party, but there are tough situations out there. On a side note...Adoption rules are so strict. A person needs to make so much money and be "financially stable" to adopt. The government makes it much easier to kill a child via abortion than to adopt one. |
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10/13/12 1:36 AM |
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My opinions about abortion are clear. In my eyes it is murder, pure and simple. However, if the mother was a victim of rape, incest, or if her own life were in jeopardy (often in those cases there is a good chance that both baby and mother are at real risk of dying) then we come into a tough situation. I always say that I'm pro-choice; the father and mother make that choice when they decide to have sex. Once the baby has been conceived, then it is a living being that shouldn't be murdered. The victims of rape and incest never had a choice. This shouldn't mean the baby automatically gets aborted. Counselling the mother about the nature of her child,and providing alternatives such as adoption would go a long way to save the baby. I would bet that most mothers would ultimately keep the child, and be better off for it. A mother who is likely to die in labor should also be able to protect herself, even if it costs her the baby. Again, in that situation the mother has a better chance of surviving versus going through with the pregnancy and losing both mother and child. In the end, if families would raise their children the right way, it wouldn't matter how many abortion mills were in the States, because they would only be used in the rarest of circumstances. |
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10/8/12 11:39 PM |
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It's a very simple matter for any clergy member to "endorse" a particular party. One could show the party platforms of both the Democrats and the Republicans, and simply ask, "Which of these platforms is closer to the beliefs found in the Bible?"I'll do it for you right now. Which party is more likely to support abortion? Which party is more likely in favor of the homosexual agenda, including gay marriage? Which party is more likely to steal money from your paycheck every week to support those who are too lazy to work...as well as fund abortion mills? As a Christian you shouldn't vote for members of that party. |
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9/13/12 6:50 AM |
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I agree. The USA is a two party system and that's all there is to it. If you want to vote your conscience, then go ahead and stay home or vote for a third party candidate, but know full well that you are in effect voting a second term for Obama. Obama/Biden = More abortions Romney/Ryan = Less abortions It's a very easy choice for me. |
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9/11/12 1:21 AM |
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I'll keep beating the drum:Obma/Biden= More abortion Romney/Ryan= Less abortion Romney's past may not look so good, but you can say that for a lot of people. If he is supporting the Republican platform then, on paper at least, he is against abortion. Ryan is clearly pro-life and a much better candidate than Biden. On the other side, the Democratic platform is pro-abortion. Obama or Biden may or may not be for abortion personally, but if they follow their party, and by extension those voters who support the party, then they are pro-abortion. I do agree that a nation gets the king that they deserve. I hope that America deserves better, but then again they voted for Bammmy in 2008, so what do I know? |
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9/7/12 11:47 PM |
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This is why I will always be voting Republican. I know that both parties are corrupt and that GOP certainly doesn't stand for God's Own Party what with all these 'log cabin' Republicans and whatnot running around, but the simple fact is that if there is a Republican in office then it's harder to obtain an abortion. When there is a Republican in office we do not use our tax dollars to help fund overseas abortions. When a Republican is in office there is a better chance across the board for these innocent babies to be born. If only one abortion is stopped due to the policies of Romney/Ryan then I will feel beyond justified in casting my vote for them even if I had to hold my nose while doing so. Third party candidates are not strong enough to win. A vote for an independent is a vote for Obama. If you don't vote, you are voting for Obama. It is beyond my comprehension how any Christian would through action or inaction contribute to Obama returning to office. All other issues should be off the table based on his abortion stance alone. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwFIEprF_9Y&feature=youtu.be |
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8/21/12 4:41 AM |
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When we look at things soberly, the baby inside of a victim of rape or incest is just as innocent and just as much a viable human life as any other unborn child that has been conceived. However, women who do face this situation didn't bring the pregnancy on themselves. They never had a say in the matter, so it's a hard thing to "force" them to have the child. I would suggest lots of prayer and good Christian counselling for these victims and their families, so that they can overcome the pain and make the right choice. Even if they ultimately choose to give the baby up for adoption it is a better thing than taking the baby's life.As for Akin's comment, I believe he didn't articulate himself very well.I do think I understood the point he wanted to make. I think some of his facts might be wrong and that he was speaking in generalities on a subject that is very sensitive. The Dems are all too quick to jump on this as an "issue" because Bammy isn't doing so hot. Pregnancies due to rape or incest are relatively rare. They are special cases that must be dealt with with sensitivity and understanding on an individual basis.The bigger problem in this country is that millions of babies are murdered that are not the product of rape or incest. A Christian should not vote for Obama. |
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