It's amazing to think the elections are just around the corner. Jenney and I just finished our absentee ballots. We had some difficulty understanding the ramifications of a few of the propositions but when it came to supporting one presidential candidate over another, the choice was simple. Before I continue, let me just say I have never been too immersed in politics. Apart from a political science course in college, my knowledge, experience, and passion of government are very limited. Although I may favor a particular perspective or idea, I cannot be certain which candidate's policies will ultimately be better on issues such as foreign relations, terrorism, immigration, health care, social security, education, environment, or the economy. However, there is one issue that seems poised to take either a good or bad turn depending on the next president. It is the issue of abortion.
Either Obama (pro-choice) or McCain (pro-life) will most likley have the opportunity to appoint 2-3 Supreme Court Justices in the next four years. Obviously, the make-up of the Supreme Courty influences many controversies other than abortion but I will only focus on this issue because I believe it is our most pressing concern at this time. The big question is determining when life begins- conception, third trimester, birth? According to the Bible, these are all incomplete theories. God says in Jeremiah 1:5, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you".
Life begins in the mind of God.
If this is the case, the real question we should be asking is what God thinks of abortion. If God views fetuses in the womb as His children that He created, we are guilty of shedding innocent blood whenever we allow an abortion. When we consider the history and breadth of abortion, it becomes clear we are in the midst of a legalized holocaust. Let us seek the Father's heart for his precious children and pray for the end of abortion.
This is a video from CatholicVote.com. Check out the site for more resources about the upcoming election.
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Great clip! Thanks for sharing! This topic has only become more important to me as I've had my own child, hurt for others struggling to have children, and admired many deciding to adopt.
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