Looking at Life Through Different Eyes

By Maria Gallagher, Legislative Director
Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation 

When I was working as a journalist, I attempted to look at events through the eyes of the individuals I interviewed. I wanted to understand their perspective so that I could represent it fairly. I discovered that, often times, where a person stood depended on where he or she sat--in other words, his or her position in life often determined his or her viewpoint.

Now, as a pro-life advocate, I try to view life through various eyes: the eyes of the preborn child who just needs a chance to be born and make a mark in the world. The eyes of a pregnant woman who is facing difficult--but not impossible--obstacles along her path. The eyes of a person with disabilities who sees symbols of discrimination throughout society. The eyes of a frail elderly person who feels especially vulnerable in today's throwaway culture.

When I write an op-ed piece, I strain to see the life issues through the eyes of pro-abortion advocates. I struggle to see what they believe they see, so that I can counter their arguments in a clear-eyed fashion. I hope that, in time, they will see the incontrovertible truth: that life begins at conception, and that abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia are tragedies which must be fought through peaceful, legal means of engagement.

I have to admit that, once I received a call to the pro-life movement, the way that I viewed life changed dramatically. It was as if the blinders had been lifted from my eyes and I was able finally to see clearly.

Involvement in the pro-life movement is an eye-opening experience. My fervent hope is that many, many more people will join its ranks, so that the beautiful vision of a culture of life can be realized in our beloved country.

 

The Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation is a grassroots right-to-life organization with members statewide. As the state affiliate of National Right to Life, PPLF is committed to promoting the dignity and value of human life from conception to natural death and to restoring legal protection for preborn children.  For more information on the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation, please use this link. 

 

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