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Bible says not to have abortions
Published Friday, September 19, 2008
What would you think of a man who kills newborn babies just as they are being born? Not only are they killed, but in a cruel manner without anesthesia or painkiller. These are full-term babies. As unbelievable as that may sound, it’s being done in America, and it’s called, “partial-birth abortions.” This is a heinous crime against humanity. According to the Bible one of the sins that God hates the most is the shedding of innocent blood (see Proverbs 6:16-17). Who would be cruel enough to do such a thing? Whoever it is, they have the full support and approval of Barack Obama. Barack voted against banning partial-birth abortion in Oct 2007. In July 2006 he voted NO on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions. In March 2008 he voted NO on prohibiting minors crossing state lines for abortion. In the Illinois Senate he voted against a bill that would prevent tax dollars from being used for abortions. He voted four times in the Illinois Senate against a bill that would provide protection for a baby that survived the abortion. (Without any compassion!) The Bible clearly states in Romans 1:32 that it’s not just those who do evil deeds that are guilty, but also those who approve of them. Barack, and the Democratic Party, supports and approves of partial-birth abortion and is therefore as guilty in shedding innocent blood as the doctors who perform the murderous deeds. To vote for Barack is to give your approval of partial-birth abortions and in voting for him you’ll be partaking in the guilt of shedding innocent blood. The Bible also says that we must all stand before the judgement seat of God and give an account of everything we did, 2 Corinthians 5:10. That includes how we voted.
Donald Werner
Northfield
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Posted by purduekelli (anonymous) on September 19, 2008 at 3:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I myself, have never had an abortion - never even had to consider one - which is very fortunate. I was born and raised Catholic, and have heard (over and over and over) why abortions are wrong. Okay, fine, the Bible says what it says.
But, in defense of the women carrying the child - have other considerations been brought to the table? Like late-occuring medical conditions? Or the inability to afford/find first trimester pregnancy assistance?
I found Catholicism to be close to cult-like, and thus I have turned away from many of the RULES and DEMANDS the church places on an individual. I think individuals have CHOICES, and sometimes unforseen circumstances arise that are beyond the control of the individual. I do not believe it makes people (or Obama) the demons you make them out to be and I'm sure there is some level of understanding, even with God.
Posted by trifid (anonymous) on September 20, 2008 at 12:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)
The Bible says lots of things. It tells us to kill women and children of those who do not believe(is their blood not "innocent"?)
It speaks of "money changers" in the temple.
It speaks of hypocrasy among the believers.
It speaks of the evils of materialism and wealth.
Abortion, sadly enough, is attractive to people who follow the faith of modern convenience. It is not convenient to be ethical or moral or compassionate or loving.
Many people cleverly attempt to have a convenient God by cherry picking verses from the bible. In doing so they hope to avoid its many ironies and contradictions.
Posted by Todd (anonymous) on September 20, 2008 at 12:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Mr. Werner: When are you going to live in the 21st century? The bible doesn't tell people not to drink and drive, and kill over 17,000 people, as what happened last year in the U.S. The bible tells us not to covet thy neighbor's wife, but doesn't say anything about thy neighbor's 12-year old daughter. People who live by the bible and quote it daily scare the living daylights out of me. Over half the inmate population in U.S. prisons are self-proclaimed Christians, some baptized and raised by the bible. Once we understand that we are accountable to our fellow man and our society, and stop quoting passages from a 2,000 year old taxt, we will make intelligent decision in our day-to-day life.
I have lived over 50 years without wearing handcuffs, sitting in the back of a police car, or doing absolutely anything that would deserve such actions. It's not that hard. Some members (i.e. Catholic priests) can't make that claim.
I was raised on ethics, as are my children. This has nothing to do with the bible. When people look at each other with a sense of responsibility and integrity in their everday lives, they make rational, ethical decisions. So instead of worrying about what God is going to do to us in 30-60 years when we pass, we should worry about how we treat fellow man today. The bible doesn't enforce these concepts; you and I do.
Posted by purduekelli (anonymous) on September 20, 2008 at 4:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Amen to that Todd - probably the BEST comment posted on this site!
Posted by trifid (anonymous) on September 21, 2008 at 7:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
My reference to a certain bible verse was not exactly correct. I inserted "nonbelievers" inappropriately.
Go to 1 Samuel 15:3
Also, as you will see, God's chosen ones were instructed to kill "infants" also.
The Old Testament is a bloodbath. As you know not much has changed in that part of the world.
Anything is justifiable to the self-righteous.
Posted by trifid (anonymous) on September 23, 2008 at 10:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
yes, a slaughter
Posted by lovelylady (anonymous) on September 24, 2008 at 7:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I recommend that the Albert Lea Tribune remove this skewed presentation of the truth from their website. I also recommend that they formally appologize to each and every female reader that is hurt because of this propoganda. The women that this letter indirectly attacks suffer enough every day without this kind of horrific mesage being thrown at them. The author needs to be reminded that the Lord commands that we are not to judge or condemn others. That is God's job.
The logical falicies presented in Werner's letter negate everything that he says; therefore, everything his claims are meaningless because his credibility is destroyed.
Posted by lovelylady (anonymous) on September 24, 2008 at 7:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
okay, so it isn't indirectly
and my above comment had some grammar problems-sorry, I should have proofread it
Posted by Todd (anonymous) on September 25, 2008 at 12:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Lovelylady, I am sorry that the opinion personally offended you; personally, I feel that an apology should come from the author, not the Tribune. I hope you can consider the source and not lose any sleep over this, as awful as it is.
If it makes you feel any better, I am tormented by the thought that the author is probably a registered voter.
Posted by lovelylady (anonymous) on September 25, 2008 at 12:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thanks Todd!
Posted by trifid (anonymous) on October 12, 2008 at 3:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Virgi,
I rest my case.
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