by Brigit Jones
Sometimes the forest is ignored because too much
time has been spent concentrating on the trees. The big picture loses out to
the nitpicking of the small details. This becomes apparent when taking a long,
hard look at the issue of abortion. For over 40 years now, we have been
subjected to the pro-abortion side of things: a Supreme Court who created an
imaginary law out of a feigned right to privacy, incrementalism when it comes
to which babies to save, and details that do nothing more than present yet
another point over which to argue. These thoughts brought me to take a look at
what’s at stake here.
Science
Proves She’s a Baby
The first step in unraveling our
intricately knit pro-life journey is a basic biological fact. Even the
pro-abortion side rarely argues against the humanity of the human product of
conception any more. Furthermore, we know that it’s correct to call such an
unborn human a baby. It’s not a puppy or kitten or fledgling — she’s a baby
because she’s not an adult — yet. She does, however, contain everything needed to
become a fully developed adult someday. Mincing our words at how we describe
these little ones (fetuses) only serves to offer yet another micro-debatable
topic. So stop being cautious about what it is that the Mom is carrying within
her womb; it’s a baby, pure and simple. End of debate.
Birgit Jones is a 50-something cradle Catholic
who is passionate about the pro-life movement. She enthusiastically serves on
the Diocesan Gospel of Life Committee where she chairs pro-life events and
writes pro-life articles. Birgit has been married to her Catholic convert
husband, Rick, for 37 years. They have four children and seven grandchildren
(all age eight and under). Their frequent visits eliminate any fear of an empty
nest! Her vibrant Catholic faith colors every aspect of her life. She also
sings in the church choir with her husband and daughter. Other interests
include politics, as they relate to ‘Life’, and Church liturgy as well as
photography, cooking, and gardening. She can also be found on her personal
blog, Designs
By Birgit
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