'Clergy for Choice' Promotes 40 Days of Prayer for...Abortion?

Good article.

Thank you, Sandy ;-)

In the "Clergy for Choice" statement, they say that they "accept that religions differ about when life begins, and we believe that no single religious view on this subject should be forced upon others"

How about science? When does science say life begins? Can any pro-abortion person tell me the moment that life begins? If a person believes that abortion is murder, how can they stand for it, despite the law? And what perplexes me is that the pro-abortion advocate simply does not care about the child, they dehumanize the baby and refer to it as a "group of cells".

The thing is that even if these folks knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that a "beating heart" or "brain waves" or "the "fetus" feeling pain" was the indicator for when life begins, I submit that they would STILL be pro-abortion, as it is not about murder for them, but about their personal autonomy.

Interesting approach, but not all Christians are pro-life.

True, and not all non-believers are Pro-choice, for me, it feels that this "40 days of prayer for abortion" is less about prayer and more about a retaliatory gesture...

Yeah, but I can't say I blame them.

What do you mean?

Pro-life people are obnoxious and I can't blame anyone who retaliates, honestly. However, I'm not a Christian.

Pro-life people are obnoxious and I can't blame anyone who retaliates, honestly. Reminiscent of what my mother would say, "two wrongs don't make a right". Pro-life people and pro-choice people (all people) have some obnoxious ones in the crowd, but I don't know if "retaliation" is the right way to handle it.... I am not sure if the "40 days of Prayer for Life" campaign is "obnoxious" ;-) (although perhaps some of the participants are....) I was thinking perhaps this is just a media stunt, as well. I have a strong feeling that it is not genuinely about "prayer", it just does not ring true to me.

Anything mixing religion and politics doesn't ring true, regardless of which side, IMO.

Why would you say that, Kathleen?

Wouldn't you have to agree that the Health of a Healthy American Society, until the recent rejection of Morals and Values, was directly tied to the Morals and the Values promoted by the Founders?

I read this earlier today and it sickened me. I am a Christian and a mother who can't have children. I have adopted my son - and I am also adopted. I am in the process of adopting again (little girl being born in July).

For me, this is heart breaking. Yes, I can accept the fact that women have the right to abortion but i think it should be used in the case where the mother is going to die. There are tubal pregnacies where if an abortion does not take place the mother will die.

These types of abortions are actually very rare. Most abortions are because a child is not convenient at the time or in some areas where there are certain ethnic groups it is because the child is of the wrong sex.

My heart breaks for these women who have had abortions. Many go on to have severe depression, regret, even deal with suicidal thoughts and attempts.

Wow! Thank you for sharing and congratulations! "Most abortions are because a child is not convenient at the time or in some areas where there are certain ethnic groups it is because the child is of the wrong sex." I wonder if there are stats on this? I have friends who have had abortions three times. It is crazy.

I am sure there were "clergy" living in Germany in 1942 who were praying for the extermination of the Jews as well.......

Thank you Renee for your article. I have been following this story because this is happening in my city, Eureka. I have read through the 40-Days "prayer" points and there are actually a few I agree with. For the most part, though, it is a very warped piece. On day 27, which will be tomorrow, it says, "Today we give thanks for abortion providers around the nation whose concern for women is the driving force in their lives." Abortion providers are not about "concern for women." They are driven by the almighty dollar. If they truly had concern for women, they would never recommend or perform an abortion. I know countless women who have believed the lie that this is a simple procedure that will have no ill effects. That is an outright lie. If they were concerned for women, they would do the research and know that women who have abortions are at greater risk for depression, addictions, and suicidal thoughts. I have a friend who is working with a young woman tomorrow who is suicidal over an abortion she had in January. It is not something you forget. I had an abortion when I was 16 and I still remember many of the details as if it was yesterday. I was pro-choice then, I am pro-life now.

As a result of the 40-Days for Life, many workers have walked away from abortion clinics, including doctors and directors. Abby Johnson is a testimony to that. She is now working to expose Planned Parenthood. She said it was always about the money. Carol Everett, who ran 4 abortion clinics in hopes of becoming a millionaire, and was responsible for the deaths of 30,000 babies also walked away. She speaks openly about how much money was made - all cash and all under the table. She was instrumental in making the movie "Blood Money."

Then on day 40, "Today we give thanks and celebrate that abortion is still safe and legal." There are no "safe" abortions. With every abortion there is a 100% fatality rate for one of the participants. They can not be praying to the True and Living God and be giving thanks to Him who says, "Children are a gift from the Lord" and "Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you." No, the god they are praying to is the god of this world who "steals, kills and destroys." I pray their eyes will be opened and they will be turned from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God so they will recieve the forgiveness of sins and place among those who are sanctified by faith." Acts 26:18

Sharon, I am blown away. Thank you so much for sharing your story. You are the reason I keep going.

Unfortunately, my story is not unique to me. There are countless women who suffer from their past abortion choices. I have often wondered if there has ever been a study done to see if there is a connection between abortion and anti-depressants. It sure seems like there are a lot more women on them than ever before... Oh, I changed my name because I thought the user name would be visible rather than the other name. Thanks!

Thanks Cinnamon Girl, it must be difficult to write this and I thank you for being brave, have you sought out counseling or support groups? Have you ever written about your experience? "There are countless women who suffer from their past abortion choices." Of that, I have no doubt. I have often wondered if there has ever been a study done to see if there is a connection between abortion and anti-depressants. Not to be cynical, but I don't think so, as any such study, (if a link was found), may discourage women to seek out abortions, which is against the agenda of the highly biased universities. Just as many fight against the idea against sonograms being used before abortion, as some women may change their minds before having an abortion if they are faced with the life growing inside them. It is not a "tumor" or a "group of cells" but an actual living being...

Oh, Renee, you are so sweet. Yes, I have gone through support groups. My absolute favorite was Rachel's Vineyard. Although I am not Catholic, I was very impressed with the program from beginning to end. They were very tender with all the participants and used a lot of drama and the Word of God to help everyone understand that God is a compassionate and loving God who wants to forgive women and see them healed. Mine was the weekend format which I highly recommend.

You are right, it is very hard to "come out" about a past abortion but that is when the healing begins. The power of the "secret sin" is the "secret." I am thankful for the director of a pregnancy center who recognized my need and helped me about 15 years ago. You sound like you work with women so you are probably familiar with their programs. Most have abortion healing groups - a safe place for women to talk about their issues. More women need to know about them. Unfortunately, I am not familiar with any Planned Parenthood programs that follow-up with those who have had abortions to see how they’re doing. Basically, they get their money and send them out the back door. And they have the audacity to say they care about women.

Unfortunately, I am not familiar with any Planned Parenthood programs that follow-up with those who have had abortions to see how they’re doing. Basically, they get their money and send them out the back door. And they have the audacity to say they care about women.

wow. A powerful comment. Thank you.

Were a plebicite held in my region, I'd give my opinion once. I wouldn't vote. I think this should happen, I know it's completely unrealistic a law can be passed or rescinded by one sex anymore. Nonetheless. It's female domain.

How do you think that would turn out? Closer than choicers think, I bet. The results of unrestricted abortion is plain to anyone that has seen the female/male ratio statistics in India and China. The end of this path is gendercide. There's some who believe the "gay gene" will be identified within the decade. You can see the conflict for traditional allies here.

The lefts' problem here is past perplexing, it's existential. And there's other problems too.

A friend told me about her abortion. She heard the bones crunch inside her.

Clergy for Choice is at it again in Eureka, California. They just began their 40 Days of Prayer for safe abortions last week. They have the prayers for each day on their FB page at:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Six-Rivers-Planned-Parenthood/87517063358?fref=ts

This year is the first year that 40 Days FOR LIFE has had a campaign at this location and it will conclude this Sunday. Six Rivers Planned Parenthood started a "Pledge a Picketer" campaign and has raised over $15,000 to support killing babies - blood money. If the pregnancy is too far to legally do it in their city (beyond 13 weeks) they pay for the mothers to go down to the San Francisco to have late term abortions.

Thank you very much for that, Cinnamon Girl - I will look into your link - great contribution.