If a Child

“Children are a gift from the Lord;

    they are a reward from him.”

– Psalm 127:3.

If a child lives with criticism,
    he learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility,
    he learns to fight.
If a child lives with pity,
    he learns to feel sorry for himself.
If a child lives with fear,
    he learns to be apprehensive.
If a child lives with encouragement,
    he learns to be self-confident.
If a child lives with tolerance,
    he learns to be patient.
If a child lives with praise,
    he learns to be appreciative.
If a child lives with acceptance,
    he learns to love.
If a child lives with approval,
    he learns to be himself.
If a child lives with recognition,
    he learns to have a goal.
If a child lives with fairness,
    he learns what justice is.
If a child lives with honesty,
    he learns what truth is.
If a child lives with sincerity,
    he learns to have faith in himself and those around him.
If a child lives with love,
    he learns that the world is
    a wonderful place to live in,
    not an abortion center!

You’re wise and know how to apply.

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

– Matthew 19:14.

Quick Answers to Arguments for Abortion (Part 1)

“All men are equal, but some are more equal than others.”

– George Orwell, Animal Farm.

Well, today I think it best to offer some quick answers to the common arguments for abortion. I’ll not dwell on the meaty details of this topic (I’ve prepared something for later on). However, my concern at the present time is to give short answers to this wickedness—that is what it is—wickedness.

But first, the question that is often passed to me is this: Is abortion a sin? Is it really bad? I answer. YES, IT IS SIN! YES, IT IS REALLY BAD! Actually, it’s evil! In an age that has become “too careful” to give their views, I offer mine; not as arrogant—but from the viewpoint of God’s Word and the santity of life.

Abortion is evil, wickedness! Murder! Period.

Arguments for Abortion.

Argument #1: The fetus is not a human life, therefore it may be aborted/killed.

Answer. Though the fetus has not become fully developed, it does not mean it is not human. In fact, ‘the words embryo and fetus are Greek and Latin words that simply mean “young one.”‘

Also, ‘when scientists speak of a human embryo or fetus, they are not putting it in the category of another species, but are simply using technical terminology for a stage of development, like the words infant, child, adolescent, and adult.’

The fetus, then, is a life of a human. To kill the fetus is to commit murder. Period. On an intuitive level, we know this. But we’ve become masters at supressing truth. Have you ever seen how these babies are cut and put up in trash cans? Do you smile at the sight or are you brought to a quick conclusion that these are humans, murdered humans?

All unborn babies in the womb must be protected. Did you know that a child has its own genetic code from conception—’that clearly identifies it as homo sapiens—a part of the human race? The child’s DNA also has a distinct code from the mother, showing that he or she is not a part of her body, but a distinct individual living temporarily within her.’ Life within life.

Argument #2: The fetus is not fully human because it is dependent on another.

What an illogical this argument is! Fully human or not, we’ve established that the fetus is human. This argument does not justify the killing of a baby in the womb. See argument #1.

Argument #3: A woman has a right to do with her body as she desires.

That is very true!  A woman has a right (authority) to control her body. But even though all things are permitted; not all are rightfully beneficial. The woman has no right to decide whether to end the life of another, in this case, the unborn child. This is the taking of the childs freedom and abuse it to death because of often selfish “reasons” based on emotions and not logic.

Motherhood is a blessing, not an arena for shedding innocent blood.

Argument #4: Making abortion illegal would force women into dangerous, back-alley abortions.

This does not justify that “legal” abortions is any safer to say the least. Illegal or legal, still, it is murder. Period.

Argument #5: Better to die before birth than to live as an unwanted child.

Now this is a common anthem, especially today. Just recently I was reading the newspaper and a very known athlete made these remarks that it’s better to abort than end up in a foster home. She says, “the woman can do what she wants. After all, it’s my body!”

Answer. First, to assume if the child is wanted or unwanted  is to play god. That is, you decide whether to kill or not. We live in a sinful world, yes. But that does not mean there are no homes that will welcome these abandoned babies. Of course we may bring all the stories about foster homes, etc.

So then, is it loving to kill these “unwanted” babies because “you” think they will be happy to see the blades ripping them off from the womb?

Argument #6: Pro-life advocates are trying to force their beliefs on other people.

If this is true, why then do those who argue for abortion [are] forcing their beliefs to their unborn child in the womb? Or, what does this “belief” entail? Does it mean that the baby, though can’t speak for (or defend) itself, has no right to live?

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness—that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.”

– The Declaration of Independence.

“Currently the rights of some people are more “equal” than others are because their “liberty and the pursuit of happiness” apparently justifies taking the “life” of others.”

What, then, is the conclusion? As there are many things to write about regarding this subject; it is imperative we realise all unborn babies and indeed all men in the world, carry about the Imago Dei, that is, Image of God. God values human life. He is the sole giver of it and we’ve no right to take away an innocent life.

Do you think God is pleased by how we rejoice in the killing of babies; ah, let us think again and go back at those verses whence God is serious about human life, innocent lives. The wrath of God is upon us if we don’t repent.

“If men strive, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart from her, and yet no mischief follow: he shall be surely punished, according as the woman’s husband will lay upon him; and he shall pay as the judges determine. And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life.”

– Exodus 21:22, 23.

The Unspoken Child

Behold, child! 'Tis a scary world we live in (21st century). But fret not for there are many faithfuls that fight for you. Now you're unable to speak (and defend yourself). 

You've the imprint of God upon you, "Imago Dei," i.e., the image of God. 
 
Alas, child! They teared you apart in the womb. They called you names. Names of an outcast. But remember, God beholds your blood and will reckon you. 
 
 
Child, unspoken child. 
 
 

Speak out on behalf of the voiceless, and for the rights of all who are vulnerable.

– Proverbs 31:8. Emphasis mine.