Abortion
Over on the Shrine of the Holy Whapping there's been a discussion today about a statistic that showed up in an article stating that 1/3 of women will have had an abortion by the age of 45. Some posters were in disbelief at that statistic. Sadly, it's true.
According to Statistics Canada 32.1 % of pregnancies were terminated in induced abortion in 2002. 32.1 %! Do you guys realize what that means? Do you realize how many babies are killed each day? Do you realize how many women are walking around bearing the emotional, spiritual, and psychological (not to mention physical) scars of abortion? I mean, think about it, next time you're in the grocery store, for every two pregnant women you see soemone else has had an abortion. Think about it as you walk down the street. Think about it when you're in class or at work. Pray for them, their families, and their children.
It's such a huge tragedy, beyond our comprehension. These statistics aren't even taking into account the morning after pill or abortifacient oral contraceptives. I don't even know what to say. Is there anything to say?
On one hand it is so frustrating and depressing...it seems like a hopeless battle. On the other hand, we need to do what we can. I'm not saying that everyone needs to be standing in front of abortion clinics with signs, though some should. What matters is that everyone gets involved in the pro-life movement according to their gifts, talents, and vocation.
How can we be silent as more than one third of the most vulnerable persons in our countries are murdered?
I realize that the statistics I presented in this post are Canadian, but proportionally, the United States (and I would assume most European countries) is essentially the same.
According to Statistics Canada 32.1 % of pregnancies were terminated in induced abortion in 2002. 32.1 %! Do you guys realize what that means? Do you realize how many babies are killed each day? Do you realize how many women are walking around bearing the emotional, spiritual, and psychological (not to mention physical) scars of abortion? I mean, think about it, next time you're in the grocery store, for every two pregnant women you see soemone else has had an abortion. Think about it as you walk down the street. Think about it when you're in class or at work. Pray for them, their families, and their children.
It's such a huge tragedy, beyond our comprehension. These statistics aren't even taking into account the morning after pill or abortifacient oral contraceptives. I don't even know what to say. Is there anything to say?
On one hand it is so frustrating and depressing...it seems like a hopeless battle. On the other hand, we need to do what we can. I'm not saying that everyone needs to be standing in front of abortion clinics with signs, though some should. What matters is that everyone gets involved in the pro-life movement according to their gifts, talents, and vocation.
How can we be silent as more than one third of the most vulnerable persons in our countries are murdered?
I realize that the statistics I presented in this post are Canadian, but proportionally, the United States (and I would assume most European countries) is essentially the same.
posted by DP | 6:47 PM
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