“you can’t be Catholic and pro-abortion...”
I don’t understand how anyone, regardless of denomination, can claim to Love and follow Jesus Christ and be pro abortion. Forgive me if that sounds harsh, but that is how I see it. If Christ is our example, can you imagine a situation where he would find abortion “acceptable”? If the scriptures are correct, and I believe they are, then we are created in the image of God. Doesn’t that make all life a gift from God? Are God’s gifts not sacred? I don’t know if you agree with my theology or reasoning - that is just how I view it.-—JM
I do agree with your reasoning. Anyone who really knows Christ cannot support abortion.
The problem is that so many people confuse the right to have an abortion with social justice issues. In their rush to support the poor and downtrodden, they hesitate to tell them how to live.
Some studies indicate that a surprisingly large number of women have had abortions. My point is that when we are having discussions with women on this subject, we should keep in mind that they may have made that sad choice and have very complex feelings about it. We have to change their minds and hearts in a way that can reach them. It is a very difficult thing to do- precisely because most do have guilt about what they did but don’t want to admit it. That’s not a very enlightened and modern reaction in today’s secular world!
I thank you for your well written and thoughtful comments.