I guess the old saying is true, "When you point a finger at a person, you always have three pointing back at you." Well America should be reminded of this.
With all the drama and anger surrounding the infamous Casey Anthony and her trial, I watch and wonder how many of her accusers and enemies are pro-abortion. I want to expose you guys to three short videos over the next three days concerning abortion, specifically in the black community. Take a look...
Also check out my friend Scott Moore's blog "The Rest of Sunday" and view his latest post on abortion.
Remember the vote is coming up in November! Amendment 26, vote yes to make Mississippi the first state to acknowledge the human rights of the unborn.
ReplyDeletethanks for this, phillip! so tragic.
ReplyDeleteOkay, so I just wrote a whole response and realized that this was from a year ago. Sorry to take part in this conversation so far after the fact. That being said...
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting to me that you opened this post with that particular anonymous proverb then pointed a finger at "pro-choice" folks, only to find three fingers pointing back at you.
We as Christians seem to be putting so much fervor and energy into abolishing abortion and trying to enforce what we feel is G-d's will through litigation and outrage in the blogosphere that we fail to notice the three fingers pointing back at us. What are we doing to relieve the suffering of children who are, without room for debate from right or left, alive? Child trafficking, sexual abuse, alcohol and drug related domestic abuse all stem from a situation in which someone had a child and didn't want one. In provincial Thailand, where it's nearly impossible to get a healthy, safe abortion, people have children they can't afford and sell them into sex slavery as young as 8 years old. Where are all the Rock for Life organizations and Western "Pro-Lifers" with their campaign dollars and voting powers? Are we to continue to vote for people to have children regardless of whether they want or are ready for them, but then do nothing to relieve the suffering of those born into a situation where G-d's love and guidance are rejected? Even if human LIFE starts at conception, human SUFFERING begins at birth.
As the church continues to get riled up over whether or not abortion in this country is permissible, I think we need to consider this: do we have the audacity to look those currently suffering under sexual and physical oppression in the eyes and say "Your situation is too hopeless. I can't fix it with a blog post or a rally" and then go on with business as usual?
Matt, thanks for stopping by. Brother I can't say I disagree with any of your frustrations. Although, I do think you made a swift judgement assuming that I'm a typical Republican pro-lifer. FYI I'm not republican.
DeleteShould Christians rebuke one another for not being willing to "relieve the suffering of those born into a situation where G-d's love and guidance are rejected?" Absolutely! You assumed that my concern was only for the unborn and not for the orphans, widows, and others suffering unjustly.
You failed to read this post in context. Blogging, as you can see, is not something I do often. But from time to time I feel moved to share thoughts. This was birthed out of the inconsistency of America concerning the Casey Anthony trial and my burden for the Black community where abortion is killing us softly but swiftly.
I know your frustration is justifiable but your accusations against me are unwarranted and generalized. I would have appreciated your post more without this statement: It's interesting to me that you opened this post with that particular anonymous proverb then pointed a finger at "pro-choice" folks, only to find three fingers pointing back at you.
It came off as self righteous and judgmental because you're jumping in on a post that's a year old, talking to a guy who intends to adopt several children, is mentored by a guy who has taken students into his home who were pregnant and abandoned by their parents because they wouldn't have an abortion, and has witnessed first hand in Thailand sex trafficking and slave trade. I've prayed about returning there one day but for not I'm called urban/multi-ethnic ministry in the state. The Black Church suffering. Plenty of people can go to Thailand but few can go to the hood. Perhaps the Lord will allow me to return to Thailand long term one day.
So if you ever decide to comment again, I'd be grateful if you did it as one offering a valid perspective instead of a rebuke (as if you get it and all the Christian pro lifers don't).