Last Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending constitutional protections for a woman’s right to have an abortion. That right will now be decided by the states, with many already having harsh restrictions or bans in place or ones soon to come. For proponents of the protection of the “sanctity of life,” it is seen as a huge win. But for women’s rights, it is a huge step back. It robs women of control over their own bodies.
This is likely only the beginning of rights being stripped away by the court. Justice Clarence Thomas argued in his concurring opinion that the Supreme Court “should reconsider” its past rulings codifying rights to contraception access, same-sex relationships and same-sex marriage.
Your op/ed is so full of misdirected personal opinions, generalities, incorrect assumptions, and prejudicial notions, that it’s hard to know where to start. I could probably go paragraph by paragraph, but my response would be several pages long. So, I’ll only address your closing:
“True Christian values are based in love, acceptance and inclusion, not harsh, restrictive judgment.”
Actually, while this sounds nice and makes everyone feel good, it is completely incorrect; Theologically, historically, and intellectually. You have completely ignored the most basic of all Christian concepts- Sin.
There are some very clear writings and admonishments regarding sin, both in the Old and New Testaments. And while forgiveness and grace are important aspects of Christianity, you can’t get there without the acknowledgment of sin. Yes, sin is one of those inconvenient truths that most people would rather overlook or completely ignore. And isn’t that really the issue with abortion, as well as other “normalized” 21st century practices?
Galatians 5: 19-21
“Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.”
Don't call unrestricted [up to 9 months/partial birth] abortion a "Right" while calling yourself a Christian. It just isn't so.
"True Christian values are based upon love...." Funny how folks pervert the teachings of Christ, the original 'Christian'. Do you know who told the adultress He saved from stoning "Go and sin no more"? Yup. Christ. Do you know who mentions hell more than anyone else in the bible? Yup. Him. Christianity does not give a free ride to anyone declaring "Love" Alec. It doesn't allow you to do things that offend G_d. Those things are written. Not for you to decide. Respect for life is something no real Christian can walk away from. Any Christian supporting abortion is a fraud.
Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd,
racist or sexually-oriented language. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another
person will not be tolerated. Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone
or anything. Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism
that is degrading to another person. Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on
each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness
accounts, the history behind an article.
(2) comments
Alec,
Your op/ed is so full of misdirected personal opinions, generalities, incorrect assumptions, and prejudicial notions, that it’s hard to know where to start. I could probably go paragraph by paragraph, but my response would be several pages long. So, I’ll only address your closing:
“True Christian values are based in love, acceptance and inclusion, not harsh, restrictive judgment.”
Actually, while this sounds nice and makes everyone feel good, it is completely incorrect; Theologically, historically, and intellectually. You have completely ignored the most basic of all Christian concepts- Sin.
There are some very clear writings and admonishments regarding sin, both in the Old and New Testaments. And while forgiveness and grace are important aspects of Christianity, you can’t get there without the acknowledgment of sin. Yes, sin is one of those inconvenient truths that most people would rather overlook or completely ignore. And isn’t that really the issue with abortion, as well as other “normalized” 21st century practices?
Galatians 5: 19-21
“Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.”
Don't call unrestricted [up to 9 months/partial birth] abortion a "Right" while calling yourself a Christian. It just isn't so.
"True Christian values are based upon love...." Funny how folks pervert the teachings of Christ, the original 'Christian'. Do you know who told the adultress He saved from stoning "Go and sin no more"? Yup. Christ. Do you know who mentions hell more than anyone else in the bible? Yup. Him. Christianity does not give a free ride to anyone declaring "Love" Alec. It doesn't allow you to do things that offend G_d. Those things are written. Not for you to decide. Respect for life is something no real Christian can walk away from. Any Christian supporting abortion is a fraud.
Welcome to the discussion.
Log In
Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language.
PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK.
Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated.
Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything.
Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person.
Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts.
Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article.