A Pro-Life Epiphany

http://www.jonsorensen.net ^ | October 27, 2013 | Jon Sorensen

[NKP_Vet]

This past Sunday was the beginning of the Respect Life Program, and the pastor at my local parish used the opportunity to explain what the Church teaches with respect to life issues and why. During the homily, I recalled the moment when I realized that Church teaching on these issues made the most sense.

Twelve years ago I started dating Amy (she’s my wife now). She was Catholic and I was not, and she must have seen potential in me even though we did not agree on some issues. I had been a convinced atheist for many years, but by the time we started dating, my position on the existence of God had lightened up. I rarely bothered her about that, and I did my best to respect her religious beliefs, but I did have serious questions about moral issues.

We had many discussions about abortion. Amy was always very patient when we discussed it, and she always had reasonable answers to my objections. Despite that, I remained unconvinced.

One evening I was watching the movie Unforgiven starring Clint Eastwood. There is a scene in the film where the two anti-heroes sneak up on a ranch and shoot a man who had a bounty on his head. Later in the film, the character who pulled the trigger expressed remorse for what he had done. Eastwood’s character replies:

[NKP_Vet]

"It’s a helluva thing, killin’ a man. Take away all he’s got, and all he’s ever gonna have". ~ William Munny

[TEXOKIE]

Good article. Thanks.

[melsec]

I had this quote pass through my head yesterday. God surprises me/freaks me out out sometimes with stuff like this!

Mel

[Jeff Chandler]

Over the past ten years, some Catholics have tried to tell me that apologetics is not necessary. Instead, we all need to practice what we preach and let the Holy Spirit do the rest. I don’t completely agree with this. In my experience, both are necessary. Good arguments can knock down the walls that people like me put up between God and us. Practicing what you preach seals the deal.

pssst . . . somebody tell Il Papa, LOL!

[Mrs. Don-o]

I’m test-driving my new tagline quote, which is from Pope Francis.

[melsec]

And I am loving it Mrs. Don-o

Mel