Over the past few weeks there has been publicity in the
media regarding the activities of Planned Parenthood, especially in regard to
its heinous practice of selling the body parts of aborted babies for profit.
If ever there was an indicator of the increasing sin which
is enveloping this world it is the murder, and now murder for profit, of the
unborn.
When does life begin? When does a “collection of cells”
become a human being? Are we beings with a soul and a spirit, as well as a body
and a mind?
As Christians, we believe that all human life is sacred,
that people are created “in the image of God.” (Genesis 1:27). We have an earthly body, but we also have a
soul which will inhabit a new body after death. “If
there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. (1 Corinthians 15:44)
“The perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable and the mortal with
immortality.” (1 Corinthians 15:53).
Those who stridently claim that it’s a woman’s body and
therefore a woman’s right to have an abortion must somehow decide when, if ever
the soul enters the life of the unborn. If they decide people don’t have souls,
they must then face their own mortality with no hope for eternity.
When does that collection of cells cease to be a “blob” and
become a person? Because from the moment of conception, the amazing process of
life is occurring – cells are growing and multiplying in stages of development
that will result in a living, breathing human being. This is not a non-person
one week and a person the next. The Bible tells us:
“For You
formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother's womb. I will give
thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:13,14)
Does the child in the womb have the right to his or her
life? Pro-abortionists would say no. Not only is the child denied life, they
are murdered using appalling methods. Even their remains are not treated with
any respect or dignity.
It’s ironic that abortion activists couch the procedure in
terms of “women’s health.” They fail to address the problems that women face
following abortion. These can be physical, such as infections and future
infertility. Emotional issues include grief, post traumatic stress and regret
which can last a lifetime.
God has placed a spirit inside each of us which we can
either choose to embrace or deny. Satan, the father of lies is clearly
identified for what he is:
“The thief comes only to
steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to
the full.” John 10:10.
God watches over all that is done in this world. He is not
unaware. He has given life to every human child that he’s created, and sees
them. He hears their silent cries. Each and every precious child that is
aborted is welcomed into God’s presence in Heaven. He has a name for each one
(Revelation 2:17).
Whilst we rail against the practice of abortion, Christians believe
that like every other sin, God can and does forgive. Jesus Christ died on the
cross, paying the penalty for every human sin. Those who are suffering from the
regret of abortion or any other sin need only to turn to God in repentance and
faith, pray a prayer asking for forgiveness and asking Christ to become Lord of
their lives, and they will be forgiven and will start their lives on a new path
of healing and restoration. Likewise those who are involved at all levels in
providing abortions and promoting them need our prayers that God will open
their eyes to the truth regarding what they are doing and will bring them to a
place where they will completely reverse their opinion of it.
“If we say that we have no sin,
we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we
confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to
cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned,
we make Him a liar and His word is not in us.” (1 John 1:8-10).
I thank God for those people who have had the courage to
expose the inhuman practices of the abortion industry. We all have a part to
play in creating a world where abortions are not performed. We have much to
answer for in creating a society which teaches adults to behave like spoilt
children – if you want it, have it. If you get sick of it, throw it away. Why
is casual sex promoted as attractive? Why do we bellow about our rights and
whisper (or totally ignore) the responsibilities which accompany those rights?
Why should health funding be used to promote abortions and not be used for
education to prevent abortions?
A couple of links
Children born of rape and incest documentary
A quick search on Google and Youtube will give links to many
accounts of abortion experiences and can provide information regarding how
abortions are performed. These are to be used at the viewer’s discretion as
they are often confronting and distressing.
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