I agree as well, for the following reason. Suppose hypothetically that I am in a position of great power, and I use that power to vastly increase not merely the number of abortions but also the cruelty by which they’re carried out. I know that late term partial birth abortion kills a viable child in an unspeakably painful way, but I do everything in my power to facilitate this procedure.
Then I find out I have a terminal illness. I come face to face with what I’ve known all along: God hates what I’ve been allowing to happen—with my full support—to these innocent babies.
If I had any conscience, and any fear of God or the judgment, I would repent so fast and so publicly, it would be front page news. I would spend the reminder of my days—all that I had the strength for, anyway—working to undo the horrific damage I had caused.
I don’t see any of that with Kennedy. He didn’t lift a finger to reverse the terrible abortion policies he fought so hard for while he was healthy. Yes, he was very ill following the initial diagnosis. But he was still sentient enough to repent and to do the works of true repentance, for at least a little while following the initial seizures. He wasn’t comatose the entire time.
Indeed, he was given a huge platform at the DNC convention a year ago (after the diagnosis) and chose to make his last big, public speech in support of yet another ardently pro-abortion person.
Again, I would not presume to imagine his deathbed prayers and/or confession, but there was no hint of contrition for his anti-RCC views and activity over 30-40 years, even in facing his final days.
I believe the Boston archbishop chose to make very positive statements at the passing of Eunice Kennedy Shriver but not for Ted because she never turned from being pro-life.