Comments on: Counterpoint: A Christian Cannot Vote Pro-Choice

By: Laretha

Laretha — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:04:56 +0000

Your quote “Not sticking up for the voiceless victim is either an issue of ignorance, inability, laziness, or selfishness.” Is so well written! Thank you for this, I know I am late but the pro-life issue is near and dear to me for many reasons and I have posted and will continue to post about it. I can’t wait to read your final post on this.

By: Iva

Iva — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:10:00 +0000

Another great post.

Something that I've always considered:

Murder: taking of an innocent life.

Criminals who receive the death penalty are not being murdered.

Just my two cents.

Although in way of wars, by my own definition, assuming that 'we' are right and 'they' are wrong, us killing them - not murder. Them killing us - murder.

Man, what a slippery slope!

By: Aubrey

Aubrey — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:39:00 +0000

Great posts. You touched on a subject that is on a lot of our minds this election. A subject that most of us wouldn’t be brave enough to write about! Kudos to you!!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:27:00 +0000

Good job presenting both sides of the issue.

By: Kate Coveny Hood

Kate Coveny Hood — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:55:00 +0000

I commend you for your courage to provide arguments for both sides of a subject that evokes such strong emotions. I think I can tell which perspective is closest to your heart in the writing (even if I wasn’t familiar with your profile) – but that makes your ability to create a strong argument for the opposing side even more impressive. I look forward to your follow up on this.

By: notsosahm

notsosahm — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:44:00 +0000

I totally agree with this side. I think it’s a black and white issue as well. One commenter brought up the point about capital puishment, war, etc. God has given different responsibilities to goverments/states and to individuals. He definitely called for capital punishment in certain cases and this is something that is to be done by the government. I think He condones self defense, but I cannot think of the Bible passage right now. God also condoned war. It’s hard to comprehend but He actually wanted the Israelites to completely destroy the other societies living within the Promised Land. Therefore, one cannot confuse government vs. individual responsibilities when it comes to capital punishment, war, etc.

As individuals we are not allowed to willfully take another person’s life, whether that person is already living outside the womb or still inside. We should also be adamant about how our elected officials believe on this topic.

By: Blog Stalker

Blog Stalker — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:51:00 +0000

I could not agree with you more. It is a black and white issue. YOu are either for it or against it. and as far as jennifers comment goes….as a society….we will always do what is best for a patient! mother or baby……that does not mean if they feel they can’t handle it mentally that they get to abort the child. There are millions of loving couples who would like the chance to adopt….and love a baby.

By: Jennifer P.

Jennifer P. — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:31:00 +0000

This was a tough one! I’m just of the opinion that abortion will always be available for those “worst case” scenarios, and that anymore being “pro-choice” means aborting at just about any point and with as little thought and time put into as they can possibly manage.

You’re a brave girl :)! Wish I could speak my mind so clearly! I back down too easily, I think.

By: erinleigh

erinleigh — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:07:00 +0000

great job tackling this Ronners!

By: CaraBee

CaraBee — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:20:00 +0000

This is a very tricky and emotional subject. Like I said yesterday, I think it is important to weigh all of the issues before selecting a candidate. I’m interested to see where you fall in this.