Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Abortion: Are We Compounding the Problem?

Hey ya'll, a lot has happened since I posted last, namely (for those who may not have heard) I am now a student at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago.  Chicago?????   That's right, Chicago (boy what have I gotten myself into)!!!  Not to worry though, you can take the boy out of the country, but you cannot take the country out of the boy.  So despite my change of location, I'm sure I'll still find a way to keep the "corn pone" part of "corn pone wisdom" is this blog.

Anyway, since today is the anniversary of Roe v Wade, I was thinking about the issue of abortion.
It truly sadden me when I really think about it.  Babies are such a joy, and when I think about the infanticide that is happening, not just here in the US, but also worldwide, it genuinely brings sorrow to my heart.

Now let me preface what I am about to write by saying that, as Christians we need to be ready to give an answer as to why we hold our pro-life views (which btw, I highly recommend that you look up Scott Klusendorf and his SLED argument). However, if you really think about it, abortion is just a surface issue.  The root problem goes much deeper and is SO very much harder to deal with than simple debate.

Ultimately sin is the root problem, and unless a spiritual cleansing occurs in America, no significant ground will be won on this issue.

Second of all I just wanted to take a few sentences and address a problem that we Christians sometimes (quite often) have.

About a year ago I was sitting in a lounge at my Community College and discussing this very topic with another individual who was pro-choice.  From my own perspective I was putting up a pretty good argument, little did I know that I was winning the argument but loosing the discussion.

Afterwards I asked one of my friends who had been watching the whole thing, who I new was also pro-choice, why had he not spoken up?  His answer has stuck with me to this day.  "I thought about it, but Gabe, you were coming off as a real jerk; I just couldn't bring myself to do it."

One thing that we must keep in mind is that when having these conversations is that, we have to be VERY VERY careful.  We must never set aside truth because it is unpalatable and may hurt their feelings.  However, at the same time we must show God's love and compassion in how we speak.  I know that you probably here the phrase "showing God's love to others" all the time; but it cannot be stressed enough.  If people are hurt, the cause should be conviction on the part of the Holy Spirit, never should it be caused by callousness or judgement on our part.  In truth, that sort of argument does only harm, it only serves to hurt the other person and to harden their heart.

Lastly I just want to send out an appeal to the teens, who may be reading this, and have an unwanted pregnancy.  Please, please, please do not ever consider abortion, I beg you!  That child you are carrying is so very precious; the Bible says that we are all made in the image of God, and that we are all fearfully and wonderfully made.  There are other options, adoption for instance, there are hundreds of married couples who are actually waiting on a list for a baby to adopt.  There are crisis pregnancy care centers where you can get help.

Now, to the guys.  Because we all know that it takes two.

Be a man and take responsibility for your actions.  This is the sort of thing that separates the adults from children.  This baby is yours, just as much as it is hers.  Also,understand that because of your actions, she is very Very scarred, and rightfully so.  I'm not saying that there needs to be a shot-gun wedding or anything, but you need to come beside the mother and support her through this pregnancy.  And if she decides to keep the child after it is born, instead of giving him/her up for adoption, your should be an active presence in that child's life.  Would you abandon your wife and children born in wedlock?  Absolutely not!  There is no difference in the value of those children born in wedlock, and the child born out of it.

Alright, I've spoke my piece, and there is a quiz tomorrow so g-night and later y'all!

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