A Baby's Cry

Abortion, legalized in 1973 by the Supreme Court in a case called Roe vs. Wade, is a controversial issue. Some say yes, some say no. Some say it is a woman's right to do as she pleases, it is her body. Some say this right is not right, it involves the killing of a live person. What do you think? Is abortion considered murder? Do you think that once a fetus's heart beat can be heard, it is alive? Is a baby alive from the moment of conception?

What about the psychological effects on a woman after aborting a baby? Is this the answer? Should abortion legalized only in severe cases such as rape or physical or mental incapacities?

There is also much controversy about government funding of Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood not only performs abortion but offers preventive health care such as cancer screening, breast exams and birth control. There are states that are passing a law stating that an ultrasound be performed before an abortion be performed. What is your opinion?

Some facts that I have gathered are listed below:

1.) Over 52,000,000 abortions have been performed since it was legalized in 1973.
2.) There are approximately 4,000 abortions performed daily.
3.) The percentages of abortions are highest for African American women and teenagers.

I am pro-life. I believe that babies should be allowed to live. I was given the choice in 1980 because of health reasons. I chose not to have an abortion. I met a young man while taking a class called Issues in Family Policy. He said he was personally responsible for 5 abortions. I know women who have had an abortion. They don't talk about it. Are they affected psychologically? Do they have nightmares? Feelings of guilt? Fears of being punished by God? Possibly.

The Bible says, in Jeremiah 1:5, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you." God said in Genesis1:26, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness." Doesn't this tell us that babies are human beings from the moment of conception?

There are so many babies in heaven today who have been aborted. Are they our future teachers, preachers, governors, or lawmakers? Suppose they could make their voices heard! Their cries from heaven can't be heard though, only imagined.

                         For all I have a purpose, for all I know their dreams,

                         for all I have the answers to everything.  I know the fiber

                         of their very being, I know what they're made of.  I formed

                         them and designed them from heaven above.