How Far Have We Fallen?
The following is a letter to the editor that I'll be sending to local and area newspapers. I'd be interested in any suggestions and thoughts.
How Far Have We Fallen?
Now that my town of Toms River holds a dubious place among those hosting an abortion clinic (American Women’s Services, Rt. 37), I find myself reflecting on how the abortion debate has shifted over time. Perusing the AWS website I see that it is “dedicated to reproductive freedom and quality women’s healthcare”, by providing procedures that are “safe, quick, and highly effective”, for the “emptying [of] the uterus”.
This is familiar euphemistic jargon that the abortion industry has used for years. But hidden behind it all is a shift of huge proportions. There was a day when the debate raged over the humanness of the unborn: was it really a human being or merely a “blob of tissue”? There was a day when even abortion-minded folks couldn’t stomach the idea of killing an unborn human, so they argued that the fetus was not really a human at all.
Today the argument over the humanness of the unborn is largely over (except, I suppose, among the few who haven’t seen a high-def sonogram recently, or who don’t know much about the DNA of the unborn). But if that argument is ended why hasn’t abortion ended with it?
This is where real horror should set in. The reason why abortion advocates remain impassioned in their cause despite the evidence of the unborn’s human status is that a conscience plunge has taken place in the wake of the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. How far have we fallen? Consider this: in 1973 many pro-choice folks insisted that the fetus was a “blob of tissue” because it was abhorrent to them to think about killing an unborn human. Today many of those same folks will admit the fetus is human and kill it anyway. Consequently, Americans now regularly kill what they know to be human beings, and pretend it doesn’t matter.
Neighbor: this is what happens when humans trample their consciences in pursuit of personal or political agendas. Their consciences harden. Soon the unthinkable becomes acceptable, and the horrific seems a matter of no consequence. Where else might this all lead?
We are on a downward trajectory that should scare us to death. Is anyone out there awake?
Pastor Tim Shorey
Trinity Fellowship Church,
Toms River, N.J.
How Far Have We Fallen?
Now that my town of Toms River holds a dubious place among those hosting an abortion clinic (American Women’s Services, Rt. 37), I find myself reflecting on how the abortion debate has shifted over time. Perusing the AWS website I see that it is “dedicated to reproductive freedom and quality women’s healthcare”, by providing procedures that are “safe, quick, and highly effective”, for the “emptying [of] the uterus”.
This is familiar euphemistic jargon that the abortion industry has used for years. But hidden behind it all is a shift of huge proportions. There was a day when the debate raged over the humanness of the unborn: was it really a human being or merely a “blob of tissue”? There was a day when even abortion-minded folks couldn’t stomach the idea of killing an unborn human, so they argued that the fetus was not really a human at all.
Today the argument over the humanness of the unborn is largely over (except, I suppose, among the few who haven’t seen a high-def sonogram recently, or who don’t know much about the DNA of the unborn). But if that argument is ended why hasn’t abortion ended with it?
This is where real horror should set in. The reason why abortion advocates remain impassioned in their cause despite the evidence of the unborn’s human status is that a conscience plunge has taken place in the wake of the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. How far have we fallen? Consider this: in 1973 many pro-choice folks insisted that the fetus was a “blob of tissue” because it was abhorrent to them to think about killing an unborn human. Today many of those same folks will admit the fetus is human and kill it anyway. Consequently, Americans now regularly kill what they know to be human beings, and pretend it doesn’t matter.
Neighbor: this is what happens when humans trample their consciences in pursuit of personal or political agendas. Their consciences harden. Soon the unthinkable becomes acceptable, and the horrific seems a matter of no consequence. Where else might this all lead?
We are on a downward trajectory that should scare us to death. Is anyone out there awake?
Pastor Tim Shorey
Trinity Fellowship Church,
Toms River, N.J.
Labels: Abortion, Culture War
posted by Tim Shorey at
10:23 AM
7 Comments:
Outstanding Tim! The voice of Truth in a culture of lies, deception, and willful ignorance. I hope they print it as is, without editing.
Simply writing such pieces is cathartic... let's hope it makes an impact on the reader!
Pray for willing newspapers!
May God give us a megaphone.
Very powerful thoughts. One wonders how someone could actually read this and then walk away unaffected, not provoked to rethink their support of this government sanctioned homicide otherwise known as abortion. Or is it now simply the "emptying of the uterus"?!
I hope it has wide circulation.
No response yet from newspapers.
Anyone have ideas on how to circulate this? I've sent it to the APP and OC Observer...
Still looking for that megaphone.
Tim, when did you send this in? It takes some time for the paper to process and then schedule your letter. I think the Asbury Park Press will run it after they call you to confirm your name and authorship. Be patient and prayerful.
Then the fun begins on APP.com when the comments come flying in and you're able to respond.
Please let us know what you hear from the paper.
Right on Tim. I am adding this to my prayer list. May our Almighty God deliver this to the press soon. Amazing isn't it? We human beings have a conscience, that great gift of God. The conscience is at work, no question about that.
Then we reject the conscience's nudges and whispers by saying things such as "emptying of the uterus.
We have fallen far, yet God in His mercy still speaks.
Are there any "free" papers delivered to the community? Sometimes they are easier to get a first print.
good reminders and a question Tom. Will check into the free paper idea.
And thanks for the comments; love to have you in the mix!
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