zelda2fanboy said:
Why is this a Christian cause? Who made it that way? And how is it perpetuated?
Because Christianity promotes the value of life. And it's a Christian cause, not because we want to subjugate women, but because we want the aborted children to live. It has nothing to do with 'tradition', or 'being in control'. To say as such completely gives away the total ignorance one has to the theology and worldview that is Christianity.
Haagrum said:
OT: Why are so many "pro-lifers" also in favour of the death penalty, and why do a minority of them promote violence/murder against doctors who perform pregnancy terminations? I've met many devout Christians who are utterly opposed to abortion and capital punishment, which is internally consistent at least, but I can't understand how a different view can be reconciled with the "sanctity of human life" approach. Surely, if life is sacred, there should be no moral distinction between intentionally taking the life of an unborn child/foetus for "the mother's health/convenience" and intentionally taking the life of a convicted murderer who is in custody for "justice/vengeance"?
Of course there is no distinction. Any Christian who says they hate abortion, but support the death penalty haven't read the teachings of Christ. Christ said to love and pray for your enemies. He said to love your neighbour! The death penalty is completely contradictory to the teachings of Christ. And the harming, in any way, of abortion doctors is ABSOLUTELY against the teachings of Christ.
So why do others say it's OK? Because some people have taken national traditions and graceless zeal, and mixed it in with their theology. These are the same people who say that you should only elect Christians. Yeah, show me where THAT is written in scripture.
And as for:
Haagrum said:
TL;DR: Because it's easier to judge or disapprove than to help or show compassion.
That's a pretty uneducated position.
There are tons of pregnancy support centers, all run by Christian groups, that help women going through unplanned pregnancies, or who are coping with the regret of abortions. I know of about 4 just in my area. These places offer a place to stay, food, diapers, everything to help these women. They are certainly doing what Christ taught, and they are all over the place.
Yeah, there are judgmental Christians. It shames and infuriates me all at once.
But we aren't all that way. Not by a long shot.