Most of you know how I feel about abortion. I don't believe a woman has the right to kill her baby whether it is born or unborn. Through the lens of prudence, I can see the difference between a medical necessity and birth control. These are two totally seperate issues.
The Freedom of Choice Act is (in my opinion) another attempt of government to restrict free speech and push an agenda of infanticide. President Obama, along with his party's platform, claims that a woman should be able to decide the fate of her children with no outside counsel, restrictions, moral alternatives, or state guidelines regarding the magnimous decision to end a life.
It's a strange debate. The abortionist says they have the woman's best interests at heart. What about the baby? Who speaks for him? I think a person who is considering an abortion should have all the facts and hear about alternatives and consequences. I believe these expectant mothers should be afforded counsel on all sides of the issue. As I understand FOCA, this legislation is very intolerant of holistic counsel for the expectant mother.
I serve on the Board of Directors for Etowah County Pregnancy Testing Center. We provide testing and counseling for those who find themselves with an unplanned pregnancy. Many times, the crises of the situation overshadows the mother's comprehension that we are talking about a real baby. Something about us wants to dehumanize unborn children and reduce them to a "choice". At EPTC, abortion-minded mothers are counseled as to the reality of abortion and are then pointed to the alternatives of choosing to let their baby live. I think that FOCA is another huge step in silencing the right to life.
Please pray for discernment over this issue and do something.
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