First you judged me and claimed my attitude was superior, when I meant no such thing. I cannot be blamed for having articulate writing; its not the same as a superior attitude.
Secondly you seem to be taking my defense of the pro-life position extremely personally, when, again, no personal attack was launched or intended.
Thirdly you called my answer to your angry challenge “random”, when in fact it takes the Bible from start to finish and gives support to the notions of parents teaching children in the “ways of righteousness”, including an educated acceptance of death and loss, held secure within a family where parents and children may grieve, but their faith is ultimately in the life eternal, where they will all meet again.
You seem to have missed the connection between Santorum’s long history of defending life from abortion and his principled walk with his children at the death of one of their siblings. He was powerfully illustrating that a fetus or a newborn is a whole, entire person, worthy of love and dignity.
Where does the text say “sleeping with your dead baby”? Are you referring to having the body laid out in the house overnight? Already discussed above — a common practice of past generations that supported the family’s direct private acceptance of death without having to pay any professionals to sanitize its emotion and spiritual challenge.
I regret that you feel so personally offended by this, and kindly suggest that this is a time for you to review what may be causing your discomfort. Please accept my condolences, if they may be due to you.
I now wish you a very happy new year, and a respectful farewell.
Letters to Gabriel, Karen Garver Santorum. 1998, CCC of America. ISBN 1-56814-528-4