"...Except in cases of rape or incest"

The above words have been troubling me recently. In almost every poll or newspaper article about society's attitude toward abortion, you will inevitably see those words. People seem to be thinking "Oh, yes, abortion is wrong and all, but what about the poor woman who has been raped? Or impregnated by her father or brother? Well, in that case, abortion is fine and dandy!"

Is it? Why? If a baby is conceived during such a horrible crime, why must the baby pay the ultimate penalty of death? Even the rapist gets more leniency!

Another thing that bothers me about this argument is this question: How often does conception of a baby actually happen when these crimes are committed? I have done some research, and found out that really, nobody actually knows. But as much as the catch-phrase "...except in cases of rape or incest" is bandied about, you would think a whole bunch! I don't deny that it happens, I just think it is probably very rare.

But what I have found out is that when it does, and the woman is facing the abortion of the child, or indeed has one, she once again feels victimized.

Consider this profound finding: "In a survey of 192 women who became pregnant through rape or incest, nearly 80 percent said that they regretted their abortions, while NONE of the women who carried to term said that they wished they had not done so or that they had chosen abortion instead..." (www.physiciansforlife.org) The article goes on to say: "Many of the women in the survey also reported that they felt pressured by family members or health care workers to undergo abortions, and that they did not freely choose abortion for themselves," Reardon explained. "This was especially the case for those who became pregnant through incest; in almost every case, the abortion was chosen by the girl's parents or tragically, by the perpetrator himself. In some cases the abortion was used to cover up the incest and the girl was returned to the same abusive situation to be victimized again."

"...Except in cases of rape or incest..." Troubling, indeed.

Baby, start to finish! (Just add love!)

Green Vs. Pro-Life, Part II

As I said in my previous post, nobody wants a dirty, unlivable planet. I've not met any "conservative", "moderate", or "liberal" who has ever wanted such a thing. That being said, a well-balanced plan for keeping our world clean, beautiful, and healthy is something I think all can agree on.

But it seems that there are now extremists who think that by having abortions and sterilizing themselves will "save the planet" because having babies is such a "selfish" thing to do! This is happening now!

Sound incredible? Could people really come to believe such a thing? Please read the following article: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/femail/article.html?in_article_id=495495&in_page_id=1879.

This is going on across the Atlantic, but I'm sure you'd find plenty of U.C. Berkeley students and professors on board with this. It is only a matter of time before it becomes a real political issue here in the U.S. China has been forcing abortions for years now. I would hold that the politicians in this country who are whole-heartedly pro-"choice" would have no problem with this supposed "enlightened" idea to save the planet. How ironic that the same people who would want so much power are asking their constituents to cause their own extinction.

There is a lot more going on here with this so-called "green" movement than meets the eye, and it is beyond the scope of this blog to go into detail.

We all need to do our homework, watch, and listen very closely to what is going on in the world today. The wizard of Oz said, "Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain", but it is there where we will find the truth behind this odd concept of "environmentalism".

Great Pro-life Video

Pope Benedict Tells Catholics to Defend Life

The Vatican (LifeNews.com) -- Pope Benedict XVI met with bishops from Kenya today and urged Catholic around the world to continue to do everything possible to defend human beings from abortions. He also urged Catholics to welcome women who have had abortions back to the Church so they can rebuild relationships the abortion destroyed. The Pope praised the way that the people of the eastern African nation revere human life and said, “This precious treasure must be guarded at all costs.” "This direct destruction of an innocent human life can never be justified, however difficult the circumstances that may lead some to consider taking such a grave step," the pontiff added, according to a Catholic News Agency report. But Pope Benedict warned Catholics that they need to do more than vocalize opposition to abortion -- they must also provide tangible support to women in need. He said the Catholic community “must offer support to those women who may find it difficult to accept a child, above all when they are isolated from their family and friends.” Benedict also said Catholics should welcome post-abortive women back to their churches and provide them hope and healing. He called on them to “be open to welcome back all who repent of having participated in the grave sin of abortion, and should guide them with pastoral charity to accept the grace of forgiveness, the need for penance, and the joy of entering once more into the new life of Christ."

Colorado Supreme Court gives green light to restore personhood to the unborn

(ColoradoForEqualRights.com) November 13, 2007 - After weeks of review, the Colorado Supreme Court has just released a decision granting Colorado for Equal Rights permission to move forward with a ballot initiative to restore personhood to human beings from the moment of conception.
Colorado for Equal Rights will now begin gathering the 76,000 signatures required to put this issue on the November Ballot. This Constitutional Amendment will redefine the term "Person" in three parts of the Colorado Constitution.
Despite two unanimous votes from the Title Board, the petition was appealed based on claims that it dealt with more than one issue. The Colorado Supreme Court affirmed that the petition was, indeed, a single-subject issue and affirmed previous rulings by the Title Board. "We fully expected this positive decision from the Colorado Supreme Court. We are pleased that they supported the Title Board’s previous decisions, and plans to begin our petition drive are underway," stated Kristi Burton, spokesperson of Colorado for Equal Rights.

Bella Movie Producer Says Number of Theaters May Expand by Thanksgiving

Hollywood, CA (LifeNews.com) -- In the movie business, one of the top times to unveil a film is Thanksgiving because of the large number of moviegoers during the holiday weekend. Bella producer Sean Wolfington says the pro-life themed movie could be set for a big expansion to hundreds of new theaters and that it may happen Thanksgiving weekend. "Because of your support, this little film with a big heart continues to touch and transform people's lives," Wolfington told LifeNews.com. "Because of last weekend’s success we are adding 200 theaters this weekend … before Thanksgiving." However, Wolfington said that the film has to have a fourth strong weekend with the plethora of new cities scheduled to see an unveiling of the movie this weekend. "If we do well this weekend we are guaranteed a wide release during the busiest season of the year -- Thanksgiving," he said. "To make this happen, we need your help." A wider release for the movie would not only impact lives and help it draw more ticket sales and national support, but it could pave the way for Bella to receive prominent awards. "If we succeed this weekend we will get a wide release which ensures Bella will reach and transform millions of lives," Wolfington told LifeNews.com. "It could also put us in a position to potentially get an Oscar Nomination which can broaden our reach and Bella’s impact even more."