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had the teens been acting in a christan like manner, they wouldn't become pregnant in the first place. to blame christians for their reception of un-christian-like behavior is like blaming a fish for not liking dry land.

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There are so many teens who don't know "how" to behave in a Christian manner because they have not been taught what sinful behavior is. Yes, I blame Christians for some of it, including myself, because we aren't out there reaching these kids like the church should. Jesus didn't wait for the sinners to come to Him, He went to them as should we if we are to emulate the life and ministry of Christ. Instead, so many of us turn up our noses at those who have made mistakes and say "had they been acting in a Christian manner in the first place". Jesus sure didn't say this about us when He died on the cross.

We have a young lady in our church who is 15 and pregnant. Her parents are alcoholics and abuse drugs. That is the only life this girl has ever known. She was introduced to our church via some mutual friends. This little girl came in with a rebellious attitude, but her rebellion was stemming from feeling unloved and the fear of of rejection. You would be amazed at the turn around in her. She has accepted Christ and is encouraged that even though she made a mistake, He loves her and so do we. We didn't shame and blame her because she behaved unChrist like and got pregnant. She is learning how to behave in a Christian like manner because she is being TAUGHT (discipled). This young lady is now living with another couple in our church, is in school and has all the resources of our church behind her to help her be a productive member of society.