I'm at a loss for words. If you know me, you know I'm conservative socially, economically as well, but I really focus on the social issues. Therefore, it is probably no surprise that I was extremely sad when Obama became our President Elect on the 4th of November. I'm just so sad that he will probably be overturning the current law against partial-birth abortion. I don't understand the thought process behind legalizing this. Maybe someone could explain?? I know many feel as though the mother should have the right to "choose". Which I agree with. The mother does have the right to choose, and that "choice" is made when she chooses to have sex or not. If a woman chooses to have sex then she is at that very moment allowing herself the possibility of becoming pregnant. That's how pro-creation works. Sex= babies. No sex= no babies.
I also know that many would ask "what about if the mother was raped? Or the mother's life is in jeopardy due to pregnancy?". Well, to say the least, both situations are tragic. However, I still stand firm in my beliefs that abortion is not the answer. These scenarios occur in less than 1% of abortions. I do not feel we can make a law based on the chance that less than 1% of people might decide to have an abortion based on a horrible circumstance.
Sometimes I wonder, even for Christians, if they fully understand abortion. I believe that most americans, myself included, have become numb to the actual phrase "abortion". But if you truly dive into what an abortion is comprised of, the lack of knowledge given to the mother, the process of the mutilation/burning of the child, the extreme depression that the majority of the mothers are left with... then maybe, just maybe people would begin to have a change of heart and a clearer understanding of the true effects of abortion. If you feel you don't completely understand this process then just google abortion, pro-life... or get your hands on Randy Alcorn's book "Pro-Life Answers to Pro-Choice Arguments" or even "Christian Ethics in Plain Language" by Kerby Anderson.
Anyways, this was the one HUGE reason why I was dissapointed in the election of Obama. However, I do pray fervently in his presidency that this issue would no longer become one of his top priorities. Unless, of couse he wants to completely over turn Roe v. Wade, then I'm all about that! But, I do pray that he will be able to accomplish more good in his election than bad. I pray he will be able to break down barriers of racism. I pray for him as the leader of the greatest country, that he can become one of the greatest leaders. I pray for his heart, his decision making, and that he would truly have the Lord by his side during one of the most difficult jobs known.
How do you feel about this election?
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
President Elect
Posted by Carissa at Wednesday, November 05, 2008
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I'm very very Sad.. i'm disappointed in our nation for voting him..disappointed for alot of reason.. I don't agree with him.. or his proposed plans..I don't agree with his Ideas of Change that are Ideas of Control.. I don't agree with his option on abortion.. or anything of that matter..Thanks to our media doing lots of coverage on him & not enough coverage on the facts this is what we end up with..So.. all we can do.. PRAY...That God will give us courage to move forward.. courage to face the future & to do what he wants us to do..
Very good points. The one main thing that I was disturbed by during this election was the fact that people made this election about race and not capabilities. Although not surprised, I was disgusted by the number of, mainly black voters, interviewed by news crews who were in their 40s and 50s and had never even bothered to vote in an election, until now. Although I do believe that everyone has the right to vote for whomever they wish, they should educate themselves on their decisions-ignorance will not get us anywhere.
I think we have a long road ahead. I am going to have to put my faith in the House and the Senate. God bless us.
I agree wholeheartedly. It's hard to believe there is even a debate about whether mothers should be free to murder their own babies. I guess this is the world we live in.
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