To Kill or Not to Kill
Today, I've had the pleasure (well, not exactly) of watching 180. It's been described as an award winning, shocking documentary. Of course, that's a matter of opinion. Ray Comfort is an evangelical Christian who interviews average people on the street to spark conversation about Christianity. You may have seen Ray on Way of the Master with Kirk Cameron. I'm not a fan of this show because I disagree with fear-ridden evangelism tactics. Why? Here's what I've seen at church. Most people who become Christians out of fear tend to live extremely legalistic lives and never experience the true love of God. There are others who live a fearful life and rarely seek experiences outside of the evangelical church. In other words, they don't have a free thought. They're afraid to experience the joys of life in fear that they might backslide and go to Hell. What a sad way to live life! The Bible says, "Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty." Another passage reads, "For whom the son is set free is free indeed." God doesn't want us to serve him because we fear Hell. He wants us to serve him because we love him. And in return, he sets us free from the bondage of our sinful nature. Never does he tell us not to experience life. That's an entirely different subject, so let's get back to discussing 180.
Even though I don't see eye to eye with Mr. Comfort, I admire his dedication to the cause. In the 180 documentary, Ray Comfort parallels the Holocaust to abortion to convince people to adopt a pro-life perspective. Since this is a topic in an upcoming novel I'm writing, I decided to blog about it. As an advocate for the rights of women AND children, I'm not a fan of abortion. I am, however, a fan of choice. Since I'm not volunteering to take care of these children, I don't believe I have the right to tell someone what decision to make. What I will offer instead is my experience at the abortion clinic. Remember, transparency about our experiences is the key to offering the right alternatives. Since I've been through it, I can tell women the pros and cons. Beware – when you talk to me, I will share the graphic uncut version. My story isn't for the faint at heart. I believe equipping people with unbiased information and putting the decision in their hands is a more effective tactic. I find it useless to pump people full of a belief system they may not share or even understand. My story alone will definitely convince any woman considering an abortion to keep her baby or at least consider other alternatives.
Here's my proposal. No matter what you believe about the Holocaust or abortion, I encourage you to check out this documentary. I would love to hear your thoughts.
