Standing for Life

When it comes to politics, I obviously have many personal opinions. I understand that not everyone will always agree. However, one thing that I do not find debatable is the sanctity of life.

"Trees aren't the only things worth saving."

My initial opinion comes from a biblical perspective. Psalms 139:13-14 says,

"For you formed my inward parts;
    you knitted me together in my mother's womb.
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works;
    my soul knows it very well."

He created us in His image. He created each one of us with a purpose. I could go on and on about a biblical perspective of life. Some of the most popular pro-life organizations are not Christian organizations. Being pro-life isn't a Christian thing, it's a moral thing.

If we don't protect life, what do we protect? In fact, if any of us were aborted, we wouldn't be here on Earth to have any opinions about abortion. The Constitution states that we each have three unalienable rights: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Fortunately, the abortion rates are going down, as science begins to prove that life truly does begin at conception. Modern-day technology is also helping these abortion rates to go down, but unfortunately, on average, more than 2,500 human beings are being killed each day by abortion. Abortion kills the weakest of all in society.

I certainly could list facts about abortion and why it is wrong--but there is something more to being pro-life. Being pro-life is not just about abortion. It is throughout all of life. As someone who is pro-life, I think we often forget about this. Being pro-life means choosing life at age 92, just as much as it means choosing life at conception. Being pro-life means you love others. Being pro-life does not see race, gender, disabilities, or any other characteristic of a person. Being pro-life pertains to everyone.

Now, I am not saying you have to agree with everyone or their lifestyle choices. I certainly disagree with many people. However, you can still love the person, and not love their sin. So next time you think about being pro-life, think about how it pertains to the unborn, but also think about how it pertains to the people you come in contact with daily. A pro-life world would be a loving world.