Friday, June 10, 2011

Have you ever used the "except in the case of rape" argument? Then read this!

Back in the day, when I was a liberal-feminist type, I remember thinking that I was open-minded and compassionate when I would claim "pro-choice" as my label.  


I was quick to say that I would of course never choose abortion for myself, but it needed to be safe and legal, especially for cases of rape or incest.


I was so wrong, on so many levels.


Instead of going into this issue myself, though, I'd like you to read the compelling story of a woman who was conceived in rape, and almost aborted: 







This article is not only inspiring, it is philosophical.  It is thought-provoking.  She has made careful, reasoned arguments beyond the obvious one of "I wouldn't be here if I'd been aborted."


If you've ever used the "except in the case of rape" statement, this article will challenge your viewpoint and I hope open your mind to a new way of looking at the issues.  Do you have the courage to take another look?

2 comments:

  1. bravo! what an excellent article. have you seen the testimony done by the woman who was aborted and SURVIVED?! I forget her name but it is powerful.

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  2. Thanks! You may be thinking of Gianna Jennsen (http://www.giannajessen.com/EPK/bio.html). She is amazing!!

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