A great article about the Philadelphia “house of horrors.” The author is one Lea Singh, who I happen to know. (After all, how many pro-life Czech Canadians are there in Ottawa?) She highlights the obvious schizophrenia which has us declaring that the same action (killing babies) is in one circumstance abortion, ergo, acceptable, and in another, is murder, ergo, punishable by law.
She also asks where each one of us is at in this current social climate. Do we turn a blind eye? Have we braced ourselves to struggle through what we believe on this issue? Are we prepared to think things through to the point that we would reject abortion outright, and say so, whatever chance we get?
I often ponder how our children’s children will judge us. They would have every right to say we sanctioned barbarism.
This is not a guilt trip, by the way. Many of my readers are passionately engaged in some struggle, and no one person can be engaged in every struggle. But just because I am not an advocate against, oh let’s just insert a random example, human trafficking, doesn’t mean that when the subject comes up I justify why/how/when/how often it occurs. I don’t cast aspersions on the idea that human trafficking is wrong.
That’s the weird thing about abortion: that otherwise conscious folks, concerned about the world around them, can so easily adopt the propaganda of the pro-choice side.
So rise up, people! Consider the facts of the matter and worry less about the ramifications of your actions! Enjoy the idea that you are taking a stand. Live a little! This means doing what is right, not ensuring you get the appropriate job, at the appropriate time, followed by the appropriate pension. (Yawn…..)
Speaking up for the truth might make us look like fools. And that is just the beginning. Today, it is a sad fact that opposing abortion can cost a person their job and even their career. You might also lose your friends, your standing in a social circle, your invitations to events. One day, your position on abortion could even cost you your freedom.
To me, as a former political refugee from Communist Czechoslovakia, all this sounds eerily familiar. Back then, most people in our country were also silent, and many feared the repercussions that would follow if they openly opposed the regime. But we had a few dissidents, and they made a world of difference. One of them, Vaclav Havel, eventually became the first president of a free Czechoslovakia.
The truth is a powerful thing; over time, throughout history, it has always won the moral battles, and I have no doubt that one day, abortion will be rejected and recognized as an unspeakable evil. Until that day comes the journey continues to require courage and sacrifice on the part of those who carry the responsibility of knowing the truth. It is up to us to awaken the conscience of our society, one person at a time.
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Hi!
I just began reading your blog after the physicians for life conference this past month. I started from that day and began working backwards (and forwards) to get caught up on all of the media and information I have missed out on. When reading this post, as per usual, I followed your links to the articles, and then from those articles to the primary sources. I have spent the last day and a half reading the report of the grand jury. Needless to say I am horrified at what has happened, in particular, the number of unheard complaints and testimonies of people trying to prevent this from continuing. I do a terrible job of staying informed through the news and I was hoping that you would post the outcomes of this trial if you hear anything. Thank you so much!!