Tim Ellsworth

5 Responses to “What abortion hath wrought”

1. Mark G. says:
   January 22nd, 2008 at 1:44 pm
   

   Wow. Very troubling. I guess my question is, “What can I do?”

2. Tim says:
   January 22nd, 2008 at 1:53 pm
   

   Good question, Mark. Robert George addresses that very issue in his interview with Justin Taylor, that I linked to yesterday.

   Here’s what he says:

   “First and foremost: Pray. Pray for the unborn victims of abortion and for women who are, so often and in so many ways, truly abortion’s ’secondary victims.’ Do not judge them, but rather pray for them and love them. Pray for those who have dedicated themselves to working in politics and the culture for the pro-life cause. Pray for our leaders at the state and federal levels—including judges—whose actions will literally determine who lives and dies. Pray for those whose hearts have been hardened against the unborn, and who defend and even promote abortion. And pray for those who perform abortions. God has already turned the hearts of some such people. Bernard Nathanson, a prominent abortionist and one of the founders of the pro-abortion movement in the United States, was converted to the pro-life cause by the loving witness and prayers of pro-life people. Who knows how many other abortionists and defenders of abortion will follow his path? Let’s give up on no one. Let us treat everyone, even our opponents in this profound moral struggle, with respect, civility, and ungrudging love. Loving witness is something all of us can give. And lovingly witnessing in our churches and communities to the sanctity of human life is something all of us are called to do.

   “And there is more that we can do. Pro-lifers do a wonderful job in pregnancy centers around the country in reaching out in love and compassion to pregnant women in need. These pro-life heroes need our financial and moral support. Moreover, they can always use another pair of hands, so I hope that many people will join those volunteering in these efforts. They save lives, and they bring God’s healing and practical assistance to our sisters in distress. Politically, we need to use our clout as citizens of a democratic republic to influence policy in a pro-life direction. The fight against abortion and embryo-destructive research should be put at the top of the priority list in evaluating candidates for state and federal offices. We should support pro-life candidates with our money as well as our votes. Moreover, I hope that some who read these words will take the very practical step of running for office themselves. We need more people who are dedicated to the defense of human life to step forward as candidates for Congress, the state legislatures, and other public offices.”

3. Neuwman says:
   January 23rd, 2008 at 12:08 pm
   

   It doesn’t end here! The very people we elected into office to end this (GOP Candidates in general) are the ones continuing the injustices around the world. We are a nations of killers! From the unborn to the elderly. We kill for convenience, profit and just plain selfishness.

4. Jim Toms says:
   January 23rd, 2008 at 8:36 pm
   

   Haven’t you people heard that abortion is actually a good thing? Sheesh! Get educated for Pete’s sake.

5. Neuwman says:
   January 24th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
   

   I think everyone should watch this just as they should show all the gruesome pictures of war in Iraq and Afghanistan. War pictures are not pleasant and I force myself to look at them because I don’t ever want to be comfortable with any decision to kill. Pro life isn’t just antiabortion its all life!