Friday November 13, 1987. A day I will always remember. I had a choice. I made the right choice & had a beautiful baby boy 7 months later. He has given me 3 beautiful granddaughters ❤. Thank God for your grace & mercy.
@@sshpeppermint , what "matter" are you speaking of relating to the government never having a choice? If not, then explain the ruling by the SC on the issue of Roe v. Wade? And yet you speak of what is "illegal abortion." The word "illegal" would imply that something was once legal.
I have had an abortion and brother Allen is right saying you live with guilt and shame. I’ve asked for the Lords forgiveness and repented. Woman don’t talk about the guilt and remorse you feel afterwards. It’s been 18 yrs and I still think about that baby everyday. It’s emotionally and mentally traumatizing. Ever since then I am Pro Life, and will speak up for babies who can’t speak for themselves
I dont agree with abortion but we all have sinned. I dont judge I give people the gospel and tell them to repent and be baptized once you ask God for forgiveness then forgive yourself. Say for instance my reason might be different for doing something than yours and zGod judge us differently for the same reason because my reason was evil and yours came from the heart. Remember God killed David and Bathsheba infant child who was 7 days old for the sin of David having Bathsheba husband Uriah murdered in order to sleep with her. So God took the life of the child and let David live.God judgement is not our judgment. We as believers are not here to save the world because we are here to give the gospel of Jesus Christ and hopefully they accept it and are baptized. I judge the Church and let God judge the world.
I was in a conversation today with a person who said it is in fact Only one human being when a woman is pregnant that being the woman. It is Only life when the gestation is born. And of course her facts are 100% science.
@@4metoliveisChristtodieisgain the fetus doesn't deserve to die when it can become a human being. the very existence of this fetus leads to a kid. that's the point.
It's not a heavy, controversial argument. Believe God, thou shall not kill; or take the lead for yourself and do what YOU selfishly want and face judgment later.
I’m a catholic teen in nyc and I can’t believe the amount of times a teacher has pushed my class to favor abortion. Thank you for speaking out! I have seen so many good people and Christians fall for the pro choice argument and it terrifies me
And that’s the problem with the school system they teach you want to think instead of how to think sorry to hear that just keep pushing forward is all you can do
I am not ashamed to say I was a dumpster baby. I'm so thankful for those who took care of me for good or evil, thankful for the life the Lord has given me.
When I was in the Navy in 1984, I had an abortion. (I had been raped by a co-worker.) The guilt was intense. But God put a fellow sailor in my path to tell me the Gospel and explained how no matter what I did, Jesus loved me so much that He paid the price for my sin, and all I needed to do was repent and follow Jesus. Danny to me to his church, where I accepted Jesus as Savior.
Yes, but people would be surprised that many that consider abortion are married as well. Think of not only the life of the mother or rape, but also if the child may be disabled for instance. So, this can include married women as well.
My aunt wanted me to be aware of all my options when i was pregnant with my daughter at 17. I said no thank you. She's 27 now and amazing. Love her to pieces. My parents adored her. Her and her dad are good friends now. It was difficult but so worth it
I had my daughter when unmarried and at 19. I was heavily criticized by unbelievers for keeping my daughter, not aborting her. Flip the coin, I was “shamed” at church for getting pregnant outside of marriage and told ‘I should know better’. Then I was told I could come to church but sit in the back with no one because I was living in sin. My own mother told me I was not to have a baby shower or given gifts because of said sin. I have never shared any of this with my now 30 year old daughter. She is not an STD like Planned Parenthood would say, or walking shame as the churches would say. She is a registered nurse and served in the United States Navy. She is a cousin, sister, and friend to many, and not a superficial one. I have seen her flourish through the years, and she has enriched my life and the lives of others. I am grateful for God’s grace and mercy, I am grateful for Christ followers that have helped me grow in my relationship with Christ, and I am thrilled to provide support and compassion for others who find themselves in my circumstance, vexed by either decision.
I hope you found a different church denomination than the one you went to at 19. It sounds like that church leader and the congregation thought that being Christian meant you were without sin which is false teaching. When my son talked to our pastor about marrying him and his fiancé, he revealed they were living together and that she might be pregnant. My pastor did not pass judgement, but encouraged the two to forget the big ceremony and get married as soon as possible to right the wrong and suggested they have a renewal of vows later to have a big celebration with family and friends. They followed his advice, but I doubt they will ever have their big celebration with renewal of vows as her atheist family objected to attending ‘a wedding that had already taken place’. Both parents and the siblings who lived locally attended intimate ceremony as it was short notice. Unfortunately she miscarried. My oldest daughter got pregnant at 19, unmarried, while living with my parents. My mother was a devoted Christian and very disappointed with her granddaughter, but stood by her during pregnancy and the birth. My mother took care of her great grandchild whenever my daughter worked or went to college classes. My parents church married my daughter and her husband after they had lived together and had a child (my daughter’s second and my son-in-law’s first). No judgement! My daughter had been pushed by coworkers and friends to get an abortion because she had dreams of a career and was attending college. My daughter emphatically said no. Ironic that 16 years later with three kids and still married that she is pro choice. I don’t get it.
I'm so sorry your church and family failed you so much. While extramarital sex is a sin, so is pride, so is greed, so is lying, and ALL sin is equal in the eyes of God. We as Christians are called to confess, repent, and forgive as we are forgiven, and to love on those who still suffer the consequences of their sin, because we all do, one way or another.
As a woman who suffered 30 years of torment and torture due to an abortion I truly appreciate you putting this out there. The trauma of abortion didn't erase the trauma of an abusive rapist husband who then forced me to abort. It made it 100000xxx worse. PTSD from abortion is real. I became suicidal and tried to always find something or someone to numb my pain, to bury the guilt, to help me try to continue denial. It affected my ability to parent my living children, the shame festered and grew in my life and destroyed relationships and my bonding with my children..There is abortion recovery help out there for a reason, because there are many many more women like me, whether the choicers want to deny it or not! We exist and we are many! When you are told you can't grieve a child loss because either that child wasn't really a life or you did it so you don't deserve to grieve, you internalize that grief. Even physical chronic illness can come from internalized trauma from abortion. You can't take your own child's life and not have repercussions emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and many times physically.
My 22 year old sister in-law discovered she was pregnant and wanted to terminate the pregnancy just over a year ago. After talking to her about her decision and a lot of prayer, she changed her mind only to learn at a later stage that she was carrying twins. She loves her little boys so much and when I see how she is with them, I thank God for His goodness and for protecting them. I now pray she and her boyfriend will get married and raise their little boys together.
Well said. I was battling cancer 8 years ago and though it was SUPER risky... I did Everything I was told to do for my health and the babys health... i was told he likely would not make it. I carried him to 35 weeks and went into labor, very scarey time. He was born very small and need some help in the NICU but we both made it. Even if I didn't... my little boy is my legacy. I have the blessed assurance of heaven.... he has his whole life to live and hopefully for Jesus. He gave me something to be excited about in a dark uncertain season. Sweetest little gift of joy.
The problem is, alot of people assume that only unmarried people have abortions. However, alot of married people have abortions but no ody talks about it.
Dec 14, 2021 - Six in 10 women who have abortions are already mothers, and half of them have two or more children, according to 2019 data from the Centers for
I think calling abortion pro choice is the first red flag but voting for a political party based on this point and ignoring everything else is a major error. I don’t agree with abortion but nor do I agree with criminalising a woman who has one bearing in mind abortion is used as a political football.
I love how you are not afraid to keep tackling the hardest “social “ issues we have and do it with such grace and compassion. Most pastors will dodge these issues. Thank you!
People of faith who also have good social skills, please make yourselves available to strangers. If we had friendly street preachers allover this country we could see huge change. People like me would utilize those relationships, and think about all the people who can't afford any kind of mental health assistance who would benefit from just having a kind ear to listen.
Not only doesn't a man ever know what it is to be pregnant and bring a child to term, neither do we women who've never been blessed to carry a child. Either way, it doesn't change the awareness that every single new life coming into the world should be beheld as valuable.
Hallelujah!!! I’m blessed and favored with $60,000 every week! Now I can afford anything and support the work of God and the church. For Your glory, LORD! HALLELUJAH!
I have a friend who’s been carrying deep guilt and regret since having an abortion. It’s heartbreaking to see how it has affected her life, and I keep praying for her healing and peace. This is a reminder of why God calls us to keep sex within the bounds of marriage-to protect us from these kinds of painful consequences. Lord, I lift up all those who are struggling with guilt and regret. May they find comfort and forgiveness in You. Help us all to honor Your design for our lives and to make choices that bring healing and hope. Amen.
Mr Parr - The points you are making, most are valid. What you seem to keep missing is this: 1). Abortion is sin. Murder is sin. Any murder is sin - not just murder in the womb. 2). Sin is God’s business - not your business - not my business 3). God gives us the free will/freedom to choose. That free will extends to all sin Mr Parr - not just abortion. 4). The woman and the MAN (because the baby is conceived by both) will have to answer to God for all of their sin to include the sin of murder. 5). It is not your business to judge - period! It is not the Gov’t’s business to judge and put laws on sin or to elevate certain sins as more egregious than others. 6). It is yours and my business to love others with love of Christ. The Bible says with loving kindness have I drawn them. 7). Finally, you and others males like you, make me sick blaming/judging a woman for abortion. Man of God, surely you know the scriptures concerning the “woman” that was caught in adultery. Because we both know the man was not going to be stoned to death - just the woman. Jesus told her accusers (who were all men), he without sin cast the first stone. Remember that Sir - again I say, it is not your business to judge any sin. Sin is God’s business. 7). Sir - what you can do if you don’t mind is a topic on why babies were killed in the Old Testament. There was no question as to whether it was a fetus, because the baby was already born. Every male child under the age of two years old was ordered by the Gov’t to be killed. My point again Sir, the Gov’t has no place taking away our freedom to choose; just like the Gov’t had no right to kill a baby after it was already born. I am not condoning abortion any more than any other sin. I’m simple saying my job is to live right before God and man. My job is to love God with all my heart and love my neighbor like I love myself. *I’ll be waiting to hear your position on the topic aforementioned. Until you can talk to us about the real issue which is sin, I will wait! I pray that God is leading you my brother. Because this is not about your career and how many clicks you get - it’s about eternity.
Where has he passed judgment? God has given us the power of discernment to judge between good and bad...right and wrong. He didn't condemn anybody...because Jesus does not condemn. His tone or attitude about this topic was not judgmental at all. It wasn't prideful. The word of God is his foundation...and he expressed it with compassion and grace. I'll be awaiting his take on your argument as well. Be blessed!
Should there be no laws since in your fifth point you say the government should not judge or put laws on sin? So, there should be no laws against robbery, murder, rape, abuse, etc? Then is it also not our business and we should not judge as you said, if someone commits a sin. If I see someone abusing their child, I should mind my business and not judge since that is between the person and God?
One way of loving a person is speaking the truth to them in love.(Eph. 4:15) Is it not love to persuade them to repent before they one day stand before God? (James 5:19-20) And the freedom to choose involves consequences. There are some things I can not choose without being harmful to others. In the case of abortion, harmful consequences involve the baby inside a mother and the mother.
Being pro life and making abortion illegal won’t stop people from aborting babies just like Murder laws don’t stop people from murdering. It’s an issue of the heart!!!!!!!!
But telling people abortion is OK and there being no consequences is injustice to all who are murdered in the womb! We punish murderers out of the womb, but not for the ones murdered in the womb???
@@PureSniperWolf I never said abortion is ok, I don’t support abortion(outside of rape, or life threatening circumstances), BUT I CAN’T CONTROL WHAT THE NEXT PERSON DOES, again it is an issue of the HEART!
My first girlfriend had abortion of my first child. It changed me and I never had children after that (22 years ago and stayed away from relationships with women or not engaged) I never agreed with it or understand it. Why the Bible is very clear about marriage and having children. Unfortunately I learned way to late in life. I understand it now at 50 Never been married or have children. Now. It a full on conversation and I stay clear away from this topic.. Great video Brother Parr. Jesus Christ is my savior and I give all my pain and pass struggles to him.
I agree with you Sir:God's way is the Best way!As a 53 year old Christian male,I have no wife nor children!Sex is for MARRIAGE only with a Husband and Wife!God Bless you Sir!
@@donaldwebber5471 maybe he wasn't a Christian back then. I also had premarital sex prior to becoming a believer. it destroyed my soul, it wasn't worth it. now I know better
Not just abortions but the numerous murders America justifies through the constitution the idea that a person has a God given right to have assault weapons at home is truly heart breaking.
The only problem with your argument about Mother’s life and the support for Baby care does not exist in the US. Maternity leave is new concept. The healthcare for women and new babies isn’t cheap. Other countries the have restricted Abortion actions have government supported Healthcare and the US does not have that. The Republican Party won’t support new laws to provide assistance for New Mothers and children . The higher mortality rate for expectant Mothers are Red State with Abortion Restrictions. You can limit abortions , but we as society need to create a support system for these children. You are not discussing that .
If the mother can't support herself and her child, it's the family's responsibility to step in. That's one reason we have families. If the family is irresponsible and selfish, then friends are to step in. After that, it's the neighbors. And there's also the church or other religious organization that should help. The LAST resort is the government! The government uses OUR MONEY for their programs. Why should *I* have to pay for the irresponsibility of *your* family and friends, etc.? -- Note that I'm not talking about the rare situation of desperation.
@@kathyh.1720 The reality of it all is that the support systems you speak of are not available for many of these women. Research the adoption and foster care services in your state and particularly so for minority children. Neglect and abuse permeates throughout the system leading to broken young adults and crime ridden early lives. These lost kids do not receive much consideration form the education system, juvenile courts, and other institutions designed to CONTROL rather than educate. I am not a proponent for abortion but the reasons chosen by some women to go that route may involve more than just selfishly avoiding an inconvenient pregnancy. Don't know for sure about the reasons but the final consequence will surely be between them and God.
@@kathyh.1720 I understand your point but if you aren’t willing to pay for the irresponsibility of the mother or family why are you fighting so hard for this unwanted child to be born? This is where your hypocrisy shines through you care about the child superficially while it’s unborn but after birth you wash your hands of it and want it to be someone else’s problem. You don’t even want your tax dollars near that born child. What happened to the preciousness of its life? It disappeared I suppose once it came out of the womb. Fighting for its life in the womb doesn’t make you morally superior especially when out of the womb you don’t feel your tax dollars should go to help the unwanted child. I’m not saying it’s right, but the woman who chooses an abortion likely knows family and most other people like you won’t want the baby either including herself, so she chooses the option that her family and most other people like yourself want in theory but are too self righteous to say out loud and she executes in reality what the rest of society including you say in theory.
This sounds an awful lot like an argument that it is in favor of the kind of nanny state the Dems want. This country is already shouldering a massive debt of almost $50 trillion, and is currently using money that is printed out to support government funded programs. Creating a government supported healthcare system would just make matters worse. This is based entirely on feelings and not reality.
@kathyh.1720 you just contradicted yourself. How can you say it's others' responsibility to step in and help but then say it's not YOUR responsibility? Those friends, family, neighbors can make the same argument. If your neighbor has a baby and needs help you will help them because they are right next to you but not another human being just based off of proximity to your house?
Allen Parr thank you for your anointed words concerning this evil Holocaust being celebrated in our nation. Our churches, pastors, and I desperately need your godly boldness. Thank you so much.
Can we start talking about vasectomies and male birth control?? I would like to see men speak on these topics and hold themselves accountable for the decision to create life or not. It’s always on the woman no matter what. From conception on. Men are never held accountable for an act they are necessary to. Women cannot get pregnant without the sperm. I never hear men speak on their role in all of this.. Just preaching and judging, telling a woman what to do.
The problem that people don't want to discuss is that we have found ways to have sex without consequence. Whether if it's abortions or wearing condoms, we as a society have made sex a selfish thing when God intended sex to be everything but selfish.
On point No. 3 on men should not make laws about a woman's, I take it a step further. Ask them, would you rather there be no laws? If so, when someone, God forbid, infringes upon your rights and body automony, no punishment or justice can be dealt to the perpetrator. Ask them, is that the world you want to live in? Because that won't stop with abortion.
Abortion hurts everyone and goes against God's commandment of not killing. Also: "Before I knit you together in your mother's womb, I knew you. "Jerimiah 1:5 "I have plans for you, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future." - Jerimiah 27-29.
Are you saying that Jerimiah 1:5 says that we were living souls before conception? Before we were created? No, of course not. This scripture is beautifully depicting the sovereignty of God and the fact that we're not just random creations but purposefully formed. God "knew" us before he laid the foundations of the universe, but we weren't living souls.
I do not know a Believer who says it is not a sin. What Believers are saying is that voting for a Republican or Democrat does not make you holier since sin is sin and God does not show Partiality.
You'd be surprised how many Christians will still use several of these arguments to suggest that "although they are against it" they don't believe the government should get involved.
I firmly believe in God's respect for life and His communicated view of life at every stage of development. As a Christian, I believe that Christians should adopt the same view of life as God does. However, a secular government is not obligated to adopt Christian morality or standards derived from scripture. They are under no obligation to legislate laws designed to conform to Christian attitudes or beliefs, especially when all who identify as Christians do not agree doctrinally. I stand firm in my belief that God values life at every stage and is disappointed with those whose behavior demonstrates a callous view of life. I also believe that no secular human authority, especially one with no official state religion, should abandon the standards in their federal document to legislate based on some Christians who believe their views should be forced on all citizens regardless of their faith or lack thereof. I absolutely believe that God would not want Christians to engage in strong-arm tactics to push an agenda. God's Kingdom is the government where all Christian views will be upheld, as only Christians will be citizens. That is where our true citizenship is. Philippians 3:20
@@thebeatagp Regarding argument #5, not to get too TINFOIL HATTY on the subject. I believe that was the original agenda for dysfunctional people to rise dysfunctional family to make it easier for The Enemy to convince people to get abortions, undergo gender reassignment surgery, by gay and all other wickedness. It's all apart of the Antichrist System to bring Hell on Earth (NWO).
This is triggering to me in that when I was a non-Christian I was the victim of a sexual assault, God was not a part of my life so I made decisions based on my personal trauma. As a Christian, to be completely honest, I'm not for sure what I would do if I or my daughter were violently attacked and being forced by the government and "Christian's of today," to not have a choice. I understand the sanctity of life, but one must look at life from both aspects, if the mother's life is in danger from a miscarriage, are you, "Christian's" ok with being the catalyst for her dying in order to bring a dead fetus into the world, are you ok with her being in prison leaving perhaps other children behind for someone else to raise because you wanted to force her to bring a child she never wanted into this world? If murder is murder, now you have become an accessory to murder and child displacement. I love the Lord with all my heart and soul, I have to work out my own salvation while loving on all mankind regardless of the sins or choices they make. I will never look down on any woman in our congregation that admits to having an abortion because I know that the God I serve is a forgiving God, because He forgave me, I just thank God I didn't have the government and so-called Christian's trying to force me to make a decision according to their will. That's my two cents, thank you for your commentary, sir, I listen to you often but I can't agree with you on this one and that's ok we have the freedom to disagree.
To be fair, if a woman is terminating a pregnancy because of a miscarriage, then that is a different scenario because the baby is already dead in the womb as opposed to being killed in it. Also, is "force" really the right word to use? Not arguing just asking 🤔.
@@signalfire15thank you, I made the right choice, and I really don’t ’ have any regrets or guilt…..however I was angry at my abuser for a long time. It was only through my salvation that I was able to forgive him and move on. Personally I can’t imagine having a child by someone who violently abuse my body. I think I would have resented the child, what kind of life would it have with a mother full of anger, I would wish that on no child. People deal with these situations differently, that’s why I feel it should be a personal decision based on the individuals circumstances. I may not agree with why a person chooses to have an abortion but I truly believe that the decision should be personal between her, her family, God if she serves him and her doctor. The decision can be traumatic for some, the government nor any religious institution should not be making that decision for her. I’m so glad this issue is being talked about openly.
@@melissaevans6058 Most men can not fathom the thought of having their bodies violated or even living in fear of it happening. Women go through SO MUCH in this life and get so little empathy, support or understanding. It’s heartbreaking.
Thanks for this video. I am a christian man who is pro-life but continues to struggle with the evangelical stance on "no exceptions" for abortion when it comes to the less than one percent of those seeking abortions due to rape or incest. Some stats indicate one to five percent. Whatever the stats are, I can't begin to imagine the horror of the act itself. But then, to insist that she carry that child for nine months as she is reliving the horrific nightmare over and over would be absolutely devastating. I don't believe that gov't or church has a right to demand that of any woman. Every female that is, unfortunately dealt this hand in life may not have the courage and strength of the mother you referenced in the video. And we thank God for all those women who do have. We as believers, know that we serve a loving and powerful God who is able to turn tragedy into triumph. Unfortunately, not all of these women and girls are believers. I would like to respectfully ask a question to all men who agree to "no exceptions" to abortions... If your wife or teenage daughter were (God forbid) to be raped or molested and impregnated, would you HONESTLY insist they carry that child? Also, would you listen to your wife in those moments because she would be the one to ultimately bear the full trauma of that event?
Charlie Kirk did something like this in a Jubilee video. I'm glad there are people sharing apologetics on these important issues. This is so good. We must be able to understand and defend our stances.
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They failed to medically intervene sooner like Allen said in end of the video. The life of the mother is still a necessity when it comes to medical complications. Bottom line, they failed to save Amber’s life.
Ok, let's say the Bible says "any type of abortion is a sin" let's make it illegal, should we punish it with jail or worse? How about sex outside marriage? That one as well? Jail for fonicators. What about same sex relationships?should be illegal right? Tell lies may already included in the law, but what about guarding the sabbatical? Jail for everyone that breaks the first commandment as well right? If they are not Christian: jail... is this what you are advocating?
You are right. It won't stop with abortion. It has already moved to IVF, and they're talking about contraceptive ban. The kicker is that *abortion is murder* isn't biblical.
I get it and I agree that abortion is wrong. I agree that murder is wrong. However, what right do you or anyone else have to choose for me? God gave us CHOICE. He wants us to CHOOSE His way. If someone else is choosing what I do, then what right do I have to claim that I believe in the teachings of Jesus. HIS plan is already in place, and those of you with little faith are trying to control HIS plan. Back to your circular reasoning, knowing that MEN commit more murders than WOMEN commit abortions shouldn't we oppose gun laws? Shouldn't we ban all wars? If Jesus died for us, so that when we sin; we still know that HE loves and forgives us and His way is still available to us---why can't YOU accept that? Lead by example, not by self-righteousness.
I’ve witnessed how manipulative tactics can deeply affect someone’s mental and emotional well-being. Remember, God provides strength and clarity to overcome such all challenges. Lord, for anyone struggling with the effects of manipulation and narcissistic behavior, grant them Your peace and discernment. Help them to find healing and to stand strong in Your truth. Amen.
Pro-choice Christians don’t necessarily justify abortion. They are pro-choice because they respect an individual’s right to choose even when they disagree with act. Why didn’t God stop Adam from sinning even when HE knew the whole human race would fall? Because the biggest dignity given to man is his right to choose whether you agree with him or not. And even God will not violate that. Furthermore, we (Christians) are not called to go around “forcing” unbelievers to follow our beliefs. In fact, we are not even allowed to judge let alone telling people what to do in their private lives. That’s God’s department. 1st Corinthians 5:12 “What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? 13 God will judge those outside.” There you have it. When it comes to private lives of unbelievers, we need to learn to mind our business and pray.
If the baby is deceased already that would be considered a spontaneous miscarriage or abortion. It definitely is allowed to remove the baby because it can lead to infection as the baby will start to deteriorate since it has stopped growing.
@@hasone1848please do your research because you are misinformed. Pro-life states, with abortion bans, only ban d&c procedures that are performed to intentionally stop the beating heart of the baby in the womb. If the baby has already died, performing a d&c is perfectly legal in order to give the mother proper healthcare. Take care.
Love the content. I do wish that the sources of your stats were included when the points were made. When I send this info to people they clap back about sources and where numbers come from. Love your work of spreading the truth and I support it. I’m only mentioning that for constructive purposes.
@austinakers Here are the Biblical descriptions/examples (not prescriptions) I promised last night at your request for resources that support the video. 1. Mary was a single teenaged mother. When found pregnant, her fiance Joseph wanted to privately end the engagement, until the Lord sent a message to him not to. She could also been stoned. Out of trusting the Lord's choice, Jesus was able to come through the virgin birth The LORD needed to give us the Savior. Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, 2. Incest (2 Samuel 13) and rape (Genesis 34) are brutal and take life and joy out of a woman. I am not anointed enough to comment beyond saying a woman who trusts God's allowance of conception is to be praised and has a higher level of faith than all of us. The Holy Spirit once told me, It is a strong faith saying, "The LORD has given me something beautiful out of an ugly situation." 3. Pregnancy by deception: Genesis 38. God spared the unwed mother from being burned, and Jesus was born generations later from this child of Tamar. 4. Pregnancy in older age: Genesis 12, 15, 16-18, 21 (Sarah) child Isaac the bloodline Jesus came from, Luke 1:(Elizabeth) child was John the Baptizer. God is aware of every birth and has a purpose. Psalms 139, 127:3-5. And if this has helped, I made a difference. My mother wanted to abort me. My father said no. He would take care of me. After birth. my mother wondered how she could have ever considered it. I helped my mother fully understand and accept salvation over time, was her sole caregiver in the end and am called to be a children's minister. All life is precious. I have almost been raped, so understand most of it. I have been abstinent and understand the power needed in the waiting. Mary said it best in Luke 1:38: Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the LORD! Let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. This is The Beat's website, so I will let him answer the rest of the questions
Im a woman, and I am prolife. I agree with you. I saw my son’s heartbeat at 6 weeks. I was told there is the baby. Its a baby if wanted or unwanted. Life is God’s gift. I know many who have faced physical and emotional consequences after having an abortion. Those I know who had an abortion, all of them regret it now needing to seek healing. A handful can no longer have children after having one.
Per CDC's stats on abortion demographics, 13% of abortions are from married women. This is based on data from 37 States that currently report marital status. Food for thought: Abortion is not just an issue for stereotypical unmarried "whores."
Why do the majority of Christian families in the USA only have 2 children? In the United States, some Christian families have chosen to limit their family size to an average of two children, often through medical interventions such as sterilization or birth control. They see this as a responsible choice, aiming to provide the best possible life for their children. However, this decision can be seen as contradictory to the biblical view that "Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him" (Psalm 127:3). These families sometimes overlook the possibility that they might be placing personal convenience and societal norms above trust in God's plan for their lives. The irony becomes even more pronounced when these same families criticize those who are pro-choice, arguing fervently for the sanctity of life while simultaneously taking measures to limit the creation of life within their own homes. This inconsistency raises difficult questions about the sincerity of their beliefs. It seems contradictory to argue that life is sacred and then actively prevent the birth of more children, suggesting a selective application of biblical principles. In doing so, they may unintentionally reflect a double standard, where the sanctity of life is upheld in public discourse but managed differently in private decisions.
Yes 100% agree!!! I am pro life and my husband and I want to have as many children as possible. He always tells people 10. People, even Christians, look at us like we are absolutely insane and talk about costs and I will get fat, etc etc. It’s insane once you hear their priorities. But I live in the USA!!! I’m not in some third world country where people starve to death. People act like that is the case here when people are poor, which it 100% is not. I’d rather be poor and be surrounded by a ton of kids and grandkids on my deathbed than rich with just a handful. I can’t wait to see what God provides and cannot imagine limiting myself to it.
My pastor and his wife had 3 children and then stopped. His once then read a book about this very topic and decided they should get pregnant again. They had 4 more kids later in life. They have a beautiful family. They aren’t rich at all and have sacrificed a lot, but that’s 7 beautiful blessings that they would not have had due to our cultural pragmatism.
It’s better to use birth control than to abort a child. My paternal grandmother had 14 and maternal grandmother had 13. Not every woman wants to put her body through that. Some people making minimum wage can’t afford a lot of children. I am pro-life but women should have access to birth control. They aren’t killing a baby by preventing a pregnancy.
@@angelmocha9 While it may seem more practical to use birth control than to face the difficult choice of abortion, one could argue that both actions contradict God’s plan for human life. In many religious views, particularly in Christianity, children are considered a blessing and a gift from God. By using birth control to prevent pregnancy, one is actively interfering with the natural process of procreation that God has ordained. This interference suggests a rejection of the possibility of new life, which can be viewed as going against God’s will. The Bible emphasizes the importance of trusting in God’s plan, including His role in determining the number of children a family has. It is also believed that God will provide for the needs of a family, even in situations of financial hardship. Choosing to prevent life because of economic concerns or personal discomfort implies that we are taking control over something God has commanded us to trust Him with. The sanctity of life begins at conception, and some religious teachings extend this to even the potential for life. Thus, using birth control could be seen as denying the opportunity for life to exist, which is contrary to the divine purpose.
What about mental and spiritual recovery for women who go through this and feel repentant but are always mistreated or kicked to the curb because they went through with the procedure?
There should be advocates for that mother or those parents. If they have declared and verified that they have understood the mistake that they did, there should be an advocate that will help them to in the most Godly and Christlike way possible help them through these trying times. There unfortunately will be loads of people that are judgemental and uneducated on the post consequential times. It used to be that the therapist could be trusted to help the parents through this process but nowadays it’s not like that anymore for the most part.💔💔💔💯💯🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I think most people are more forgiving than you think if you are truly repentant. I've had several friends that have had the procedure, and though they knew I disagreed, I never once pushed them away. I tried my best to be there for them.
All these arguments make sense and are applicable to a Christian but if the woman doesn’t subscribe to that it doesn’t hold up. Also these points are good but in focusing on pro life and only that you have forgotten about life outside of the womb. You’ve pointed out the minority of unwanted children that overcame their obstacles, but what about the majority who are left unwanted in the system? The ones who don’t find loving homes? The ones or many who end up abused emotionally, physically or sexually? You are using the minority example to paint a potential picture for the majority which if we look at the historical trend doesn’t happen, most unwanted children that end up in the adoption system do not have happy hopeful joyful lives. Now that doesn’t justify abortion but it does bring up the question of why is all the energy and concern and fight for children before they are born and not so much for after they are born. Laws will be pushed to make sure they are born but no laws are put in place to ensure these unwanted children do not suffer…. Most Christian’s and non Christian’s wash their hands of this and remove their concern and involvement. People fighting for pro life and to stop abortions from being legal should also be working on laws to make sure all the children born going into the adoption system are guaranteed loving homes and the best chance at a future. If you will force them to be born, them go all the way and value their life after they are born. I think at the end of the day, let that option and decision be between them and God. Even in Eden, God did not block access to the tree of knowledge of good and evil, it was there in the midst with full access. He gave them instructions not to eat or touch it with the consequences that would follow and left them with their choice and consequence. You can’t force morality, people have to choose it,removing the choice doesn’t make them more moral. All lives are precious, yes. But quality of life matters too. Life just for the sake of life in this world is a different thing. Not all lives are treated or lived equally. Some people are blessed beyond measure in every way and loved and some are left so alone and empty, in their experience, life isn’t worth living ( don’t judge unless you have been in that isolating hopeless, tragic spot) Treat the causes that lead to the need for needing the choice if you are going to insist on removing it or deal adequately with the aftermath of removing that choice…it’s hypocritical to do everything in your power to “ care” and make sure the unborn are born to just leave the unwanted born up to chance. Invest just as ferverantly in them too. If not, leave that sin between and the blood of their lives up between their mothers and God.
It doesn't matter if the woman subscribe to it. Not only is this a stupid argument, it's a foolish argument. If i don't believe the law applies to me, am i going to be able to avoid a prison sentence or the death penalty if i robbed a bank and murdered ppl on my way out?
@@theeternalsbeliever1779 It is not a foolish argument, you just insist on making a moral argument without considering if your audience shares the same morals. when you do that , the result is pointless and a conclusion is never met because two different conversations are being argued. it's like someone arguing the concept of the trinity as traditional Christian to a JW, two different bibles are used to support each side of the argument. You're not going anywhere because the reference points are different and you are not on the same page. As far as when life begins, the scientific argument Mr. Parr uses is not definite. It is not concluded when life begins definitively, if that were the case taking a person with no detectable brain activity off of life support should receive the same energy as anti abortion activist, both parties are unable to advocate for themselves, both are dependent on an outside source for their life support and both have already had "sperm and egg" meet, so they would both constitute as living, but a big part of how we judge and treat stopping supportive life care is how we view life and no one has an issue with next of kin deciding to end it with the patient on life support. It is designated to be a personal choice between the family members or POA. Otherwise why not have the government make laws to make it illegal to take patients off of life support? At the end of the day, Mr. Parr does contradict himself throughout, stating that using the minority of cases shouldn't be used to justify the allowing of abortion, but then uses the minority or anecdotal cases of hope to justify forcing unwanted pregnancies, you cant have it both ways. At the end of the day it really should be about choice. If God Himself from the very beginning, knowing the choices humans would make, both good and bad, did not remove the choices from us, then who are we as humans to remove that choice from others? The whole point was for humans to reject sin on our own free will, not force only the good option before us. A forced option is not choice at all. Now reasoning with people and changing their hearts on how evil abortion is is one thing and I believe should be the way to go; but forcing a mother to carry a child she does not want only to have her murder that child in her heart, doesn't stop the sin, according to Christ , if she murdered him /her in her heart, it's as guilty as if she did it for real, problem still there. I am not arguing that abortion is right, I am saying it is a choice of the mother and it is between her and God. It's hypocritical, especially within the Christian community who would fight against a woman having that choice and then turn around and not care for the expecting mother who needs help or even care for the unwanted child they forced to come into existence because "its not their responsibility" or "its not their consequence" in the same way you absolve yourselves of responsibility to care and protect the child after it is born, be consistent, life is not only precious in the womb, then loses value after birth. If you know you are not going to adopt that unwanted child and treat it well, or actively and consistently help that mother with the rearing of that unwanted child, then forcing her to continue the pregnancy is hypocritical and cruel. She is just doing to the child before birth what you are doing to it after birth. i personally think laws should be in place to make sure these forced pregnancy babies are cared for adequately and loved well, especially if they are forced into existence by law. But interestingly enough most of the time the people who are champions of anti abortion laws are also champions of striking down laws to help the mom in said situations, its usually the same Christian group. I guess the Christian love and duty stops at the womb, which makes you wonder if it ever was really there to begin with.
I was raped when I was 18, and it was one of the worst things that’s happened in my life. At that time - I was so broken. I remember the few friends who knew what happened to me saying if I was pregnant we will sort abortion and I was truly horrified and said no. I said that I would not be “unraped,” but I would have to also live with the death of my unborn child had I been pregnant. My friends were horrified. I said I didn’t know if I’d adopt my child out or keep if I was pregnant, but truly I didn’t understand the logic of why kill and innocent child for the sin and evil done to me by the rapist. I wasn’t pregnant, but to this day as a women who was raped - I’ve never understood why it would be of benefit to force someone to kill their child. I’m now 42 years old, and the trauma of the rape is something that in some way will be with me forever. However God has been with me and healed me and I trust him fully and he has healed much of that pain and confusion and initial horror I felt. Whether someone has an abortion or not post rape - the rape isn’t made better or worse, it’s adding a further trauma on to the initial trauma. Rape will leave an imprint for life - so I truly can say that as someone who has been this person. I have friends who have had abortions, and the absolute pain and mental torture I saw them endure after the fact is heartbreaking.
This is the first time I have heard anyone explain it this way....that having an abortion doesn't "unrape" the victim. I'm so sorry you were violated by rape. You were blessed with great discernment. Thank you and God Bless you for sharing.
My brother, thanks for this production. It was around 4.30 am in my country South Africa when I started watching this video you released. God bless you, my brother. Your ministry is so valuable. May God bless and sustain you and your family. Well said. I don't know how best I can put it, Allen.
As a Texan, I live in a place with restricted abortion. Abortion must remain accessible and legal. Women in Texas and across the nation are dying and have lost their fertility because of this pro-life stuff( no joking). OB-GYN's literally cannot even do part of what they went to school to do and have been forced to watch patients get near death's door before they can even try to legally help the mother. And abortion isn't considered a human rights abuse. Forced pregnancy IS. Women have been even forced to delay certain medications and even cancer treatments because of this type of stuff. A woman should indeed have autonomy over her body. I find it ironic that there are no laws regarding the policing of men's bodies or as much punishment in the criminal system for the rape (the violation of a woman's own sovereign space) that even lead to some of these women considering getting an abortion. I wouldn't force abortion on anyone. That would be for the woman to decide. Let's keep in mind though that pregnancy is a private and personal matter and we shouldn't shame people who make certain choices we don't necessarily agree with.
Brother Allen, if a person is going to be Pro-Life they need to be in favor of ALL life. If we are truly Pro-Life this conversation would expand beyond the womb and include how unjust actions toward the poor and persons of color. Civil Liberties do matter because many times they directly impact the lives of minorities in this nation. I personally would have liked you to address the unique circumstances when a Mother’s life is at risk. For example, an eptopic pregnancy. It’s a reality that woman may be in that position. You side stepped this reality because the percentages are small. If you are one of those percentages how this is handled becomes everything to the affected.
Eggtopic pregnancies are not viable and removing those is not considered an abortion. How do I know ? My wife had one and I know exactly what it is and how it’s treated. Also all states with bans have exemptions for health of the mother.
@@Far2chill Anything that causes suction is considered abortion under this law so a dnc or removal of other tissue is as well. This law is not specified and it's not about saving babies it's about going to the easiest group first and taking their rights and then they will start undoing democracy and what was done. Did you not hear senator cotton say let's do away with interracial marriage. Another senator also suggested brown vs the board of education be removed. You guy's need to stop having tunnel vision and look at the entire picture. All these things that are worried about shouldn't be an issue if the church took a larger presence in the world today.
So churches call them self pro life, but they back up everything certain political leaders do a say, and those people are really against abortion because they just need to be against the other political party, they don't really care about those babies, they don't want really to give help to those women and kids, they want to take away from them food stamps, Wick, medicaid 😮😮😮, and churches are part of that because they ask for money specially tithes to use that money in anti biblical ways , I say that because im the bible the only use of tithes is to take care of those kind of people in necessity...them most of the do call them self pro- life, are just liars 😮😮😮
I am anti abortion and agree that it is murder. But I am also anti poor, desperate girls who look up on-line how to do a home abortion or cause a miscarriage and puts her life in danger. Laws won't stop abortions. The people with money will get an abortion in another country. The poor girls will get preyed on by unscrupulous backroom doctors. We need to do something to help. We can talk and protest all we want but until we can solve the problem of the poor we are accomplishing nothing.
I just can’t wrap my head around the love this country has for abortion. I know people that vote on this topic alone. No matter what other policies a candidate has or does not have they will vote for them just because they support abortion with no limits. It’s just sickening to me.
Vice versa! People are often one issue voters so regardless of policy or the lack of policy or perhaps only having a "concept" of a policy, people will vote for a candidate only on the belief that he/she feels the same way on ONE issue. So silly!
What happened to us 😢 it’s crazy how ppl are PRIDEFUL for killing their unborn children. Shame Shame Shame! Most want to lay down but don’t want to get up and carry their own Cross!
But this not a new thing. Abortion has been happening for millenia. The only reason we think it's prevalent now is because it's being talked about more. 💁🏿💁🏿
@@bluebird4815 , and after they get what they want, they're not going to want it, and that is, when the government starts to make decisions for them, and they will not have choices for their own bodily autonomy. That is one of the main topics in this election. And the same government they will allow to take away their choices, can also swing completely in the opposite direction and say that only a certain number of children can be born into a family (like China used to do). So, the choices they restrict for others can easily swing the other way.
It takes a christian to take up their cross and carry it. Trying to tell a non-christian what to do is pointless. About anything. Convert the person to christianity and they will never abort a child. God doesn't force us to become christians, he wants us to choose him. Why do we as humans think we can or should force anything on anyone. Also, to take this a little further abortion is just a fruit of sin. Attacking fruit is pointless. You have to go after the root sins. UNBELIEF; REBELLION & PRIDE. Take the roots away and you wont have to deal the with the fruit.
I’m not sure it’s prideful as in wanting it to be their choice. I would hold off on that very self righteous sentiment you are expressing because as you are throwing stones about people not wanting to carry their own cross, I’m very sure you are not Simon , wanting to help anyone with their cross because I guess you are not anyone’s keeper, which makes you just as unloving, uncaring and guilty of sin as they are. You’re Christian love wasn’t supposed to stop at only those who were responsible and you deemed worthy. The log in your eye is showing my dear.
This is great, I wish more would see this and really think about these points. I had multiple unwanted pregnancies and was in terrible situations, alone with no support, homeless in 2 of those pregnancies, addicted to drugs for one of them. Everyone told me to abort. I carried them all to term. They gave me a reason to change my life and live. My second child I gave up for adoption at birth and I’ve watched him grow and gained another family and my heart is whole. My other children are with me and I am so thankful I listened to my heart. Women are made for this..9 months is very little to ask when it comes to the life of your own child. We need to take responsibility! ❤
Yet it’s written in the constitution, I will never understand why nothing is ever said by believers about the numerous murders each year because of the right to bear arms.
Your question is framed from the perspective of human secular law, not scripture. Human secular law doesn't define the termination of a pregnancy as "murd3r." The bible doesn't define the accidental death of a child in the womb as "murd3r" and it never once mentions the intentional termination of a pregnancy. So, just viewing the act as murd3r yet having no legal or biblical authority to attach or officially recognize the act of terminating a pregnancy as murd3r doesn't effectively bolster your position since it isn't universally or biblically recognized as murd3r.
Not for causal or “elective” abortion, as you put it Allen, but my concern is for those rare cases (rape, incest, life of the mother). I just think rape and incest victims should be free to make the difficult decision whether or not go through the pregnancy - the decision should be her’s alone to make. You also laid out situations where doctors can perform procedures to save the life of the mother, while trying save the unborn as well. That’s great, BUT apparently that’s not what seems to be case for what’s happening in some of the reported deaths of women who were denied treatment. Why, when these women could have had some life saving treatment, did they die because they didn’t have access to emergency treatment? So you speak what is the ideal situation but that doesn’t seem to appear what is happening
Rape is an incredibly horrific and traumatic event for any woman. But the question to be answered is not how was one conceived, but was one conceived. Abortion only adds to the trauma of the rape. It gives the punishment for the horrific rape to the innocent victim, not the guilty rapist. Remember that abortion is wrong because it unjustly kills an innocent life. There is no OB/GYN who denies treatment for an ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage. Dr. Anthony Levatino, a former abortionist, has stated that abortion is never required to save a mother's life. He has stated that if the mother's life is at risk, the baby can be delivered more quickly and without harm to the mother through a C-section.
None of those things are the child's fault. Once a child is conceived regardless of the method it is a person with rights made in the image of God. People have no right to end its life. It should have a chance to live through adoption or other means.
I had(ve) similar questions. Had my first child at 17 - PCP sat me down and told me that at that age, my 17 year old body was not made for what it was about to go through. Abortion was never a thought at the time but I did have a difficult pregnancy and delivery. I concluded it was part of the reaping process for premarital relations. I reference this because, if at 17, my body was not ready, how ready is a 9-16 year old body of a SA victim? Next challenge I'm trying to reconcile and Brother Allen, I asked on another of your videos. Murder is wrong, absolutely agree with it. Lawmakers say it's wrong and have established laws to ban aborting innocent children, however, absolutely will not take a stance on gun control citing it violates 2nd Amendment right to bear arms. Makes me feel as though, "No you can't murder children in the womb but we sure not gone do anything to try and curb murdering them in the schools!" I feel like we sometimes pick and choose the sin we condemn and pick and choose the sin we justify and forgive. Lastly, I have had an abortion. Not a decision I ever thought I'd make but I did. My heart hurts for those who are experiencing the emotional, mental, and spiritual impact it has had and/or still having. My experience has been one of accepting God's forgiveness and walking this journey in that. Here's what I'm saying, if a spade is a spade despite the card, so is sin. We place value and/or hierarchy on sin and sometimes can be dogmatic about the sin we weigh the heaviest but miss the same soup of sin cause its in a different bowl. Thank you brother Allen for the work you do but I'm gonna still be in prayer about thos topic.
We need then to figure out Numbers 5:11-31 where it appears that God would induce and abortion in the case of adultery. We make a big presupposition of what happens at conception. Is it life (although life precedes conception as both the sperm and egg are alive) or are we arguing for personhood. We have trouble even with the terminology.
@andrewcampbell7405 A couple things. First, let me say that the subject of abortion is undoubtedly a moral issue, particularly the “elective” abortion. I think the decision to abort an unborn should always be approached with sensitivity, acknowledging it is a life in the womb. But I think while we can maintain a biblically backed opinion about the sinfulness of it, regardless of how the pregnancy originated, we should respect a pregnant woman’s (or young girl’s) decision. At the end of the day, one way or another, the life of woman is impacted, not our’s or anybody else’s. And I wouldn’t dare tell a 12 or 13 yo girl who was raped to abort or go through the body altering pregnancy and labor pains- and I believe that the government has no place inserting itself in a situation like that. The most we should do, if inquired, what scripture says concerning the life of the womb.
9 seconds or 9 months - I’m 100% pro-life, I’m 100% pro-choice - just like God gave us free will to accept Jesus Christ, a woman has free will to do what she wants to her body (legally or illegally) and let her answer for her sins and live with the shame. All we can do is let her know it is 100% wrong and 100% murder, if her heart stays hardened all we can do is pray. We are our sister’s keeper, but to what extent…..we can’t help those who don’t want to listen to biblical wisdom and guidance.
This is such a stupid argument you’re not a Christian please don’t pretend like you are with your logic. Let’s make murder and stealing and all the crimes legal and just let God judge it. If you’re wronged don’t call the police. Just let God judge it. Your logic stands nowhere, you’re one of those people that likes to play the fence. If you remember, God says he’ll spit the lukewarm out of his mouth. What are you gonna do you’re to die for Christ .gonna do when you’re called to die for Christ?
How can you be pro-life and pro-murder? That’s an oxymoron. Yea god gave us choice just how any murderer or rapist has free will, and we as society have a duty to make murder and rape illegal and punishable by law. So how do we justify murdering babies just because they are in the womb? You cannot be pro-life and pro-murder too… Am I missing something?
@@jazztazz770 Joshua 24:15, me and my house is committed to serving the lord (Pro-life), but if you decide to serve another “god”, it’s your free will to do so but understand the ramifications and I can’t force you to do otherwise (Pro-choice). You are absolutely correct, it is murder. God does not weight anyone one sin greater than the other. Apply my logic to any other sin, we’ll go with Pro-God/Pro-choice (Abstinence/Fornicate), (Body is temple/Use drugs), (Truth/Lie), (Worship God/ Worship god), (Faithful/Adultery) - I can 100% disagree with your actions, but I can also 100% believe that it is your choice to take those actions.
@@juddwinnfield1558 If someone wanted to murder you, we as a society should not agree with the choice and should 100% condemn it. There is also a literal law that would make the murderer suffer consequences. This exact law has a loophole for abortions, which doesn’t make sense. There shouldn’t be a loophole for murder based on someone’s age and location. Proverbs 31:9 “Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.” A Christian is not to just shrug and accept people’s choices when they sin. We are called to be set apart and judge righteously. Live by example and be the light. If someone were to murder in front of you, you shouldn’t just shrug and say that’s their choice. You should call for him or her to be put to prison.
I need the scripture that speaks to that specifically. My Word tells me God gives us free will to choose him and so who gives us the authority to deny free will to the woman. I’m not saying I would tell a woman to have an abortion, however, I would council the person using the word, advocating for the fetus, but they have free will to choose. Using examples of breathing machines, mothers being the means of carrying and life support, etc is no different than thieves and murders. We council them to turn from their ways, yet they choose to do what they do sadly. Those decisions they have to answer for on the day of their judgement as any other.
@@roeg48 Anti-abortion proponents who identify as Christians and allow their views to determine what “party” (deluding themselves into believing they support the platform and not the actual HUMAN BEING running for office) will never be able to provide a scripture that clearly instructs a Christian to civically engage in order to compel the government to adopt Christian views when enacting legislation. It's not there. So, instead, they become a god to themselves by deciding what is right or appropriate from their own perspective/opinions then they follow whatever “law” or “standard” they have established. Proverbs 3:5
Do you take this same position with regards to born people being murdered or do you see a role for earthly justice for their crimes taught in scripture? If so, we are saying the same laws regarding the murder of born human beings should be applied to the murder of preborn human beings.
I personally know two women who were raped and impregnated as young teens. And I know one person whose daughter was impregnated by her father at 10 years old. Based upon those numbers, I believe the rape and incest numbers are much higher than what was quoted.
@@eli-bt4he just like most assaults on women and kids it’s always under reported especially within the black community, which is a totally different major issue.
This wisdom is basic, but necessary to speak every few years since we as a nation have such short memories. Brother Parr, Thank you for your sensitivity and also for speaking plainly on this important topic
I really appreciate the points including there’s more than needs to be done to both prevent situations that lead one to get an abortion and also improve the quality of care for parents and the children they bring into the world. Raising children goes beyond birthing them. We have to choose life regarding how they live everyday.
There are so many types of contraceptives: condoms, birth control pills, morning-after pills, birth control patches, IUDs, the pull-out method (though not very effective), and even abstinence-just to name a few. Given the abundance of options to prevent pregnancy, I find it difficult to understand why abortion is considered necessary in most cases when these choices are available during the act. The argument is not just about the availability of contraceptives but also about responsibility. The decision to engage in sexual activity comes with the responsibility to protect oneself and others from unintended consequences. With such a wide array of contraceptives designed to prevent pregnancy, it's reasonable to expect individuals to use these methods proactively if they are not ready to bring a life into the world. Furthermore, once conception has occurred, we are no longer dealing with just a personal choice but the potential life of another human being. Every life has inherent value and dignity, and abortion ends that life. If there were multiple opportunities to prevent conception in the first place, why should we resort to a solution that terminates an already developing life? This is not to diminish the challenges that come with unexpected pregnancies, but there are alternatives, such as adoption, and support systems to help women through difficult times. With both contraceptives and support available, abortion seems like an avoidable outcome for many situations.
Deleted what I said about repentance. The 10 Commandments was given to us to show Sin in God's eyes! And His Word called for Repentance! If this is deleted someone doesn't want the truth out there!
Absolutely. They will never get it. Pro-choice is NOT pro-abortion! That is a lie. It’s about not condemning others for making their own decisions even if not the one you would personally make.
@@megalopolis2015where does it say in the Bible that the government or others should make that decision for you? I’m not pro-abortion whatsoever. Just anti people not affected making self righteous decisions for others. John 8:7
It is not a fallacy. According to God's law, whoever doesn't agree with His position on abortion being completely unacceptable is by definition supporting abortion. There is no gray area with God. Whoever isn't with Him is against Him.
@@Far2chill, Oh really? So, you would allow the government to take away your freewill to choose...even the choice to choose right? Having "choices" is not the problem.
I categorically disagree with everything that was said. Since a fetus cannot survive on its own, the host (mother) does have a choice. In many states where reproductive rights are restricted, they also don’t provide access to other options. One thing that is being over looked is the same procedure that women have for an abortion is the same procedure women have when they have a miscarriage. Which actually happens quite often. Because of these new abortion laws, women’s lives are being put at risk after the pain & suffering of losing a child. I have had an abortion because I wasn’t ready to be a mom. Initially, the process of making that decision hurt however, I healed and have 2 beautiful children. I’ve also had a miscarriage. Had I not had the procedure, I wouldn’t have been able to have my kids. In a country that refuses to pay women the same as men, refuses to provide free healthcare, doesn’t guarantee maternity leave and leaves our children vulnerable to gun violence on a daily basis; I think it’s absolutely ridiculous to demand that women have children regardless of the situation. Yes. I am a Christian… btw…
Is it possible that the soul does not enter the body until it takes its first independent breath? A minister once gave the analogy that the body is like a suit of clothes for the soul. If you take a suit of clothes off, it loses its shape. If the body doesn’t have a soul….So a woman is three weeks pregnant. The body is already forming in her body. So there’s the woman’s body and the baby’s body. Now, if an adult dies, they leave a body here. That body does not have a soul. That body is not capable of breathing on its own, and yet you could hook tubes up to it and make it live indefinitely. We are that far in medical science. Does this mean I don’t have the right to disconnect the tubes? Does that mean this body has equal rights to someone living and breathing and walking around with a soul? So, I still stand with My Body, my choice.
What about the safety and the sanctity of the woman who is carrying this fetus? You have no idea what it's like to have to carry a baby. Push it out and then have to worry about how you're going to take care of it. If you're not going to be there to help that woman and the child throughout their life, then you really should mind your business. The bible says faith without words is dead, so don't just preach, offer physical, tangible help
Crazy how he mentioned that there are groups out there who a catered to just that. Is your answer to allow the mother to end the life while calling yourself a Christian? Are you saying that if a person kills someone who is outside the womb, that I have no right to complain because I physically was not present to aid in their protection? Is that the argument you want to bring to the Lord once your eyes shut for good?
There is plenty of tangible help, even thirty-five years ago in the small town where I gave birth at age seventeen. Pregnancy centers and assistance from churches has grown since then, even without being able to advertise. Abortions aren't safe for women, and haven't become safer over the years. Gosnell is not an outlier. Many do the unsanitary and dangerous things he's in prison for.
It gets old hearing women tell men to mind their own business when it comes to abortion. It is our business. It’s because there aren’t enough Godly men speaking up that it was ever made legal in the first place. Abortion is murder. Stop trying to excuse it. You are not Christian.
@christlivesministries288 Please try to think about what Rev. Parr is saying differently because what he is saying is not his perspective. He is speaking out of a trust in and respect for the LORD. He is speaking to a Christian audience. And as Christians we have to honor God's choice. We believe that all life comes from God. Yet we live in a world that speaks as though the Lord is not the Creator and does not exist. Thus they speak from a mankind perspective. If God gives a woman and man a child, He plans to help them take care of the baby because He loves all three. No Rev. Allen Parr does not know what it is like to physically feel a baby coming out, but he saw his wife deliver his children. He is not telling people what to do. He is a preacher speaking as God's mouthpiece/ ambassador telling people what God wants us to do. In addition, the LORD knows what childbirth is like since He designed it. And another huge truth that is missing is how did the baby get inside the woman in the first place? Women have to be responsible for their choices choices. Intimacy is not just for pleasure it is also for conception. So anytime a woman engages she should realize that is what she's saying she wants to happen because she's doing what it takes to get a baby. I am uncertain of why you quoted the Bible verse from James but since you did, you just answered your own question with the verse you used: faith without works is dead. If/since women believe/have faith in/ trust in God , then their actions to have their babies show they trust Him to take care of them. Their faith is alive. If they choose to abort, then their faith is dead because they are not trusting Him to provide. [ And I wrote this before I saw your title. As I put your title in last . ]
Thank you, brother, for tackling this tough subject despite the pushback you will receive. As a retired therapist, I treated many women in intractable emotional pain from having abortions in their past. Your arguments are well crafted and biblical. Blessings on you and your family today.😊
I was born with a dying organ I couldn’t consume milk but when my mother called out to god I started to cry out on my death bed and she was thankful to god and as I get older my body seemed normal now that’s gods love.
I know a couple who had sex outside of marriage. She decided to have an abortion due to financial worries. The guy who wanted the baby and was prepared to accept responsibility and care for the child. It went to a court of law and the child was aborted. Quite sad and callous from the woman. He was devastated
