Single issue voting when it comes to being pro-life is good.
*gasp*
Wait! Don't shoot! Keep reading.
I must first clarify before I go on. I am not saying that other issues aren't important. They are. I AM saying that no other issue is as important as this one. It's not even close.
Some of you may have this mentality: "I am against abortion, but I look at all the issues. Besides, most political offices have nothing to do with abortion."
Here is a reply from prolifeamerica.com: "For people who believe that abortion is murder, a candidate's position on other issues is irrelevant. The slaughter of children cannot be equated to any other social, cultural or political issue. It is also irrelevant that most political offices have no impact on abortion. If a candidate is a member of the Ku Klux Klan, voters will not ignore that just because the office he is seeking has no impact on racial issues. That dynamic also applies in this case. People who support legalized abortion are not morally qualified to serve in any public office."
Or, you may say, "I am pro-choice, but I personally wouldn't have an abortion"
Randy Alcorn, aka, my hero, has something to say to you.
"The only good reason to oppose abortion is a reason that compels us to oppose others doing it-- it's child killing. Being personally against abortion but favoring another's right to abortion is self-contradictory. It's exactly like saying, "I'm personally against child abuse, but I defend my neighbor's right to abuse his child if that's his choice."
Oh, snap.
And finally, from Randy Alcorn's book "Why Pro-life" he says,
"The pro-choice position always overlooks the victim's right to choose. Blacks didn't choose slavery. Jews didn't choose the ovens. Women don't choose rape. And babies don't choose abortion."
But you can choose life....
every. time.
-Melanie
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
A pro-life post....
On behalf of 180 day (you can like 180movie on facebook!), I'm writing a pro-life post. When you see the word abortion I am going to post a link for the 180 video... so beware =). Lately I've been consumed with the topic. Just ask Ben. It actually ruined both of our days on Monday. It's a hard topic to handle.
On Sunday night I was introduced (via internet...) to Katie Stack. I came across Katie by accident while watching youtube videos on modesty. Somehow "5 Questions About My Abortion" popped up in the corner, and I clicked on it (I know...completely unrelated to modesty....). I THOUGHT it was going be a Christian video like...." I got an abortion and I'm sorry" etc. It wasn't. It was Katie Stack telling everyone that her abortion was "the most ethical and humane decision for all parties involved" She said it was painless, she has no regrets, and that if she got pregnant again, she would highly consider having another one.
Naturally, I had to do some research on this girl. First, I found her blog where she says she is a "voice for reproductive justice".... yuck. Anyway, I also found out she was contacted to be in a show on MTV called "No Easy Decision"--a show featuring women who not only had abortions but were willing to talk about them on TV. (are you as disgusted as I am???) There was an MTV extended interview with her and two other ladies who also had abortions on the internet. Below is the link for the interview. It's about 12 minutes long... and is a bit painful to watch. *Feel free to skip it and instead watch the 180 video, which is much more edifying*
http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/609575/no-easy-decision-special-extended-interview.jhtml
The saddest part of the video, I thought, was when Katie said... "I acknowledged it as a baby and for me it was a parenting choice." She vaccum suctioned her baby and thought THAT was the best parenting choice she could make?? I could go on and on picking apart the video, but I won't.
Instead, since I'm becoming the Kappers family pro-life activist, I'll include a website full of ideas on what to do about abortion! It's http://prolifeaction.org/activism.php. So there you go, some helpful tips. I'll keep you updated on what I do. It's perfect. I need some accountibility.
And finally, don't forget to watch this amazing video. It's absolutely worth 33 minutes of your time.
Oh, and I put a poll on the side that I'd like for you to answer!
-Melanie, PLA (pro-life activist-- what do you think of the letters?? I thought they looked pretty professional =))
Psalm 139: 13-16
"For you formed my inward parts;
you knitted me together in my mother's womb.
14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works;
my soul knows it very well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you,
when I was being made in secret,
intricately woven in the depths of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw my unformed substance;
in your book were written, every one of them,
the days that were formed for me,
when as yet there was none of them."
On Sunday night I was introduced (via internet...) to Katie Stack. I came across Katie by accident while watching youtube videos on modesty. Somehow "5 Questions About My Abortion" popped up in the corner, and I clicked on it (I know...completely unrelated to modesty....). I THOUGHT it was going be a Christian video like...." I got an abortion and I'm sorry" etc. It wasn't. It was Katie Stack telling everyone that her abortion was "the most ethical and humane decision for all parties involved" She said it was painless, she has no regrets, and that if she got pregnant again, she would highly consider having another one.
Naturally, I had to do some research on this girl. First, I found her blog where she says she is a "voice for reproductive justice".... yuck. Anyway, I also found out she was contacted to be in a show on MTV called "No Easy Decision"--a show featuring women who not only had abortions but were willing to talk about them on TV. (are you as disgusted as I am???) There was an MTV extended interview with her and two other ladies who also had abortions on the internet. Below is the link for the interview. It's about 12 minutes long... and is a bit painful to watch. *Feel free to skip it and instead watch the 180 video, which is much more edifying*
http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/609575/no-easy-decision-special-extended-interview.jhtml
The saddest part of the video, I thought, was when Katie said... "I acknowledged it as a baby and for me it was a parenting choice." She vaccum suctioned her baby and thought THAT was the best parenting choice she could make?? I could go on and on picking apart the video, but I won't.
Instead, since I'm becoming the Kappers family pro-life activist, I'll include a website full of ideas on what to do about abortion! It's http://prolifeaction.org/activism.php. So there you go, some helpful tips. I'll keep you updated on what I do. It's perfect. I need some accountibility.
And finally, don't forget to watch this amazing video. It's absolutely worth 33 minutes of your time.
Oh, and I put a poll on the side that I'd like for you to answer!
-Melanie, PLA (pro-life activist-- what do you think of the letters?? I thought they looked pretty professional =))
Psalm 139: 13-16
"For you formed my inward parts;
you knitted me together in my mother's womb.
14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works;
my soul knows it very well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you,
when I was being made in secret,
intricately woven in the depths of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw my unformed substance;
in your book were written, every one of them,
the days that were formed for me,
when as yet there was none of them."
Sunday, July 8, 2012
An amazing website, recipe, and some Bible trivia...
Since my last post we have spent over a week in South Holland with my parents (Ben was at Synod), had a visit from Ben's sister Becky, my entire family, and my cousin Heather and her family. It has been a blast seeing so many people! We love visitors... hint... hint...
So, what's new in our house? Well, Caleb is now in full-blown walking mode. It is SO fun. Everyone warned me that it was going to get ridiculous, but so far, we've been able to keep him under control. Lately when I say "Come to Mom, Caleb" he throws himself to the floor and looks like he's giving up on life... (am I THAT bad?!) It's pretty funny to watch, but then I remember that it's disobedience and must be dealt with. Discipline is hard (but necessary). I'm learning that over and over again....
Speaking of discipline... I'm currently reading a book by Anne Ortlund called "Disciplines of the Beautiful Woman". It's quite good so far. Consider reading it.
I'll give another shout out while I'm at it. Reviveourhearts.com is amazing. Currently, Nancy Leigh DeMoss is doing a series called "Entrusted with a Child's Heart." I haven't been keeping up on it every day, but I hope to catch up soon. This website always has extremely practical, gospel centered programs that really have changed my life. So, whether you're single, married, childless, or have children, this website is for you =). You can go to the resource library and find topics that interest you as well. COOL HUH!?
This week is the Stephenson county fair. Too bad I didn't enter my zucchini. Seriously. Check out the one on the left-- it's like a honking baseball bat!! I don't think this picture does it justice.
For kicks, I will leave you with a delicious recipe that has zucchini in it..... you know, because I have LOTS of zucchini, and maybe you do too.
http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=125243
Oh, how silly of me, we need to have some Bible trivia before I go....
Question: Who did the earth swallow up?
-Melanie
So, what's new in our house? Well, Caleb is now in full-blown walking mode. It is SO fun. Everyone warned me that it was going to get ridiculous, but so far, we've been able to keep him under control. Lately when I say "Come to Mom, Caleb" he throws himself to the floor and looks like he's giving up on life... (am I THAT bad?!) It's pretty funny to watch, but then I remember that it's disobedience and must be dealt with. Discipline is hard (but necessary). I'm learning that over and over again....
Speaking of discipline... I'm currently reading a book by Anne Ortlund called "Disciplines of the Beautiful Woman". It's quite good so far. Consider reading it.
I'll give another shout out while I'm at it. Reviveourhearts.com is amazing. Currently, Nancy Leigh DeMoss is doing a series called "Entrusted with a Child's Heart." I haven't been keeping up on it every day, but I hope to catch up soon. This website always has extremely practical, gospel centered programs that really have changed my life. So, whether you're single, married, childless, or have children, this website is for you =). You can go to the resource library and find topics that interest you as well. COOL HUH!?
This week is the Stephenson county fair. Too bad I didn't enter my zucchini. Seriously. Check out the one on the left-- it's like a honking baseball bat!! I don't think this picture does it justice.
For kicks, I will leave you with a delicious recipe that has zucchini in it..... you know, because I have LOTS of zucchini, and maybe you do too.
http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=125243
Oh, how silly of me, we need to have some Bible trivia before I go....
Question: Who did the earth swallow up?
-Melanie
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