How do “Christians” see the issue of Abortion differently?

Christians, whether republican or and democrat, often see the issue of abortion from different perspectives. For many Christian’s the issue of abortion is settled by scripture that’s says, “Thou shall not kill”. Many Christians also suggest, “Life trumps choice”.

While other Christians, who likewise agree that “Life” is the right choice biblically, but realize that not all Americans practice, or adhere to biblical principles, or practice the same faith. Complicating matters are the laws governing the separation of Church and State, and the many hypocrisies of imperfect people with, and without, Christianity as the bases of their faith. Most devout Christians would agree, in a perfect world, scratch that, in heaven, there will be perfect beings making perfect choices.

Christians may differ on whether, or not, there are circumstances that would justify abortion, Christian’s in general agree sins of commission, or omission, are ultimately forgivable by God. Christian’s also agree, consequences of sin are between the individual and God, as the faith teaches all are free will beings.

Though we live in a nation founded on Judea-Christian principles, we also live in a nation of religious freedoms. Therefore, basing the legality of abortion purely on Christian values would be unconstitutional. Abortion is more an issue of what is humane.


"Left of Center"

Pro-Choice vs. Pro-Life

It’s important to note that Pro-Choice does not infer abortion as the only option for pregnant women. The majority of women in America do carry pregnancies to full term.

The Pro-Choice decision for an abortion can be either one of “Circumstantial” or “Consequential” when related to pregnancy. A circumstantial abortion would include violent acts such as rape, or incest, eminent or irreversible birth defects affecting the potential for life, and instances where the life of the mother is at risk. Consequential abortions would be defined as the choice to abort life based on fear, panic, embarrassment, shame, or inconvenience.

President Obama’s plan to reduce abortion, and provide women other alternatives to abortion, can be best served in instances where a consequential abortion is the primary rational for contemplating abortion. However, not limiting the plan for those who do choose to carry full term, regardless of the situation or risks related to their pregnancy.

Many others contend Pro-Life is the only right choice, regardless to circumstantial or consequential pregnancy. Christian-Right Pro-Life Advocates further suggest the first defense against abortion is abstinence (no sex outside of marriage). With a 100% effectiveness rate, abstinence is by far the most effective method for eliminating abortion, as well as unintended pregnancies. However, achieving 100% compliance for abstinence is neither attainable, nor realistic.

Although President Obama strongly supports abstinence education, the issue of abortion comes down to a decision after conception. President Obama supports abortion prevention, and highly recommends family counseling, consulting with clergy, and other abortion prevention services. However, education and prevention is not always accessible, or the desired option.

Many forms of contraception can be effective, but they don’t provide 100% effectiveness, yet they do aid in reducing the number of unintended pregnancies. Not withstanding, there are also debates over whether, or not, to teach sex education, provide birth control, or teach abstinence only. Each course of action has its opponents and proponents. Many proponents say, "If the goal is to govern a diverse people and reduce the abortion rate in the U.S., then diverse measures must be implemented to achieve the goal." Opponents say, "sex education and birth control go hand-in-hand to promote irresponsible sex at an early age, and with no 100% safeguard against pregnancy, or the use of birth control, teenage pregnancy has more potential to increase rather than decline the abortion rate."

For Many Christians, neither abortion, or contraception, are justified options for dealing with unintended, or unwanted pregnancy, sighting abortion and contraception as denying life as intend by God, and in more harsh terms, another term for murder. Yet other Christians view contraception as pregnancy prevention, and not a sinful practice to deny Gods intended purpose for life, and certainly not equivalent to murder.

Although Christians may differ on whether, or not, there are circumstances that justify abortion, Christian’s in general agree any sin of commission, or omission, is forgivable by God. Christian’s also agree, consequences of sin are between the individual and God, as the faith teaches all are free will beings.

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How do Christians see the issue of Abortion differently?

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"Left of Center"

Can there be any Middle Ground on the issue of Abortion?

Recently, President Obama was invited to the commencement ceremony at the prestigious Norte Dame University. With Notre Dames deep seeded root and affiliation with the Catholic Church, it was no surprise protestors of Pro-Choice would use the President’s visit as an opportunity to voice their dissent on the issue of abortion. Protestors rallied outside the commence ceremony of the 2009 graduating class. Inside the commence ceremony, protestors were removed during President Obama’s address to the Notre Dame Graduates and faculty. During his address, President Obama did acknowledge the controversy of abortion which surrounded his visit, suggesting Americans should engage in “open and fair minded words” when debating the issue of abortion.

President Obama called for all to consider the Light house and Crossroads: "A light house that stands apart, shinning with wisdom of the Catholic tradition, while the crossroads is where difference in culture, and religion and convictions can coexist with friendship, civility, and hospitality, and especially love."

Attempting to find middle ground over the decades long debate over Pro-Choice vs. Pro-Life, President Obama understanding there may never be total agreement on the polarized issue of abortion, solicited bipartisan support to:

• Reduce abortion,
• Reduce unintended pregnancies,
• Make adoption more available,
• Provide support to women who do carry their children to full term

Left of Center

THE ABORTION DEBATE

In light of abortion debates, protests, and the recent shooting death of a Kansas doctor, George Tiller, who performed abortions, there needs to be as President Obama stated, “open and fair minded words on the subject of abortion”.

To rational mind people, it does not make sense to be against abortion, but for aborting doctors who practice abortion. Regardless to one’s stance on abortion, a life for a life is not the answer.

For decades there has been public debate whether, or not, abortion should be legal or illegal. One argument could be, “because we are a nation founded on Christian principles, we should likewise employ Christian values as a standard for all Americans to adhere to, regardless of alternative religious, or non-religious beliefs”. “And by no means should the Federal Government fund, or assist, in the an abortion”

The counter argument would be, “history has shown that thousands of women die performing make-shift means for abortion, killing themselves and their unborn child.” Therefore, it should be a woman’s right to choose to have a safe, and medically professional, means when deciding to “Circumstantially” or “Consequentially” terminate her pregnancy.”

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• Can there be any middle ground on the issue of Abortion?
• Pro-Choice vs. Pro-Life
• How do “Christians” see the issue of Abortion differently?
• Steps towards Restoration: What are the real Choices?

What are the Real Choices?

by Men Let’s Talk Radio Host: Elder Edward N. Jackson

In the Christian Faith “The Act of Sex” can be either Celebrated or Condemned.

• Celebrated inside of Holy Matrimony
• Condemned outside of Holy Matrimony

Christianity admonishes abstinence before marriage. Although abstinence is the desired practice and lifestyle, there are realities and instances that present other outcomes.

The Scenario:

Mom/Dad, I’m pregnant

Can mean 2 different things

• Married, this could be music to your ears
• Unmarried – could be the opposite effect

3 Options:

1. Accepting the Responsibility / Raising the child

2. Adoption

3. Abortion

For those who may have chosen the latter options

Move past the emotion: (not necessarily easy)

Giving / Receiving Direction

• Be supportive / Be open to help
• Family counselor
• Seek professional medical healthcare
• Consider the options as well as the consequences

Forgiveness:

• God does offer forgiveness amidst honest remorse, but also expects a change in behavior (.i.e. Repentance)
• Be forgiving and forgive self.
• Be prayerful through it all.