Comments on: Focus on the Family responds to WoW http://online.worldmag.com/2008/04/11/focus-on-the-family-responds-to-wow/ A forum for discussion of news that arises at the intersection of Christianity and culture. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:06:14 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: theselittleones http://online.worldmag.com/2008/04/11/focus-on-the-family-responds-to-wow/comment-page-1/#comment-293420 theselittleones Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:28:55 +0000 http://www.worldontheweb.com/2008/04/11/focus-on-the-family-responds-to-wow/#comment-293420 I would not just stand by. I would pray, offer encouragement, support and love. The pregnancy that may result is a baby, like any other baby, that ought not be killed. The evils in this world can not be fixed by more evil. Taking the life of a baby that is a result of a rape is no less an evil as that of any other pregnancy. God's grace is sufficient for all who seek Him. I would not just stand by. I would pray, offer encouragement, support and love. The pregnancy that may result is a baby, like any other baby, that ought not be killed.

The evils in this world can not be fixed by more evil. Taking the life of a baby that is a result of a rape is no less an evil as that of any other pregnancy.

God’s grace is sufficient for all who seek Him.

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]]> By: Victoria http://online.worldmag.com/2008/04/11/focus-on-the-family-responds-to-wow/comment-page-1/#comment-293153 Victoria Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:02:52 +0000 http://www.worldontheweb.com/2008/04/11/focus-on-the-family-responds-to-wow/#comment-293153 Theselittleones You are purposely misreading my post. I believe that a child which has been raped should not be made to carry another child. The health and mental health of the child needs to be considered FIRST. Would you stand by and watch your 11 or 12 year old daughter, after being raped, them make her carry a child,..... which for 9 months would remind her of that horrible rape? I certainly would not. When a rape occurs, and there is reason to believe that a pregnancy could be the result, it can be taken care of within days in a hospital. I have spoken with women who have been molested and raped, it never goes away, the pain is there. Theselittleones

You are purposely misreading my post. I believe that a child which has been raped should not be made to carry another child. The health and mental health of the child needs to be considered FIRST.

Would you stand by and watch your 11 or 12 year old daughter, after being raped, them make her carry a child,….. which for 9 months would remind her of that horrible rape? I certainly would not. When a rape occurs, and there is reason to believe that a pregnancy could be the result, it can be taken care of within days in a hospital.

I have spoken with women who have been molested and raped, it never goes away, the pain is there.

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]]> By: theselittleones http://online.worldmag.com/2008/04/11/focus-on-the-family-responds-to-wow/comment-page-1/#comment-292862 theselittleones Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:08:59 +0000 http://www.worldontheweb.com/2008/04/11/focus-on-the-family-responds-to-wow/#comment-292862 Yes, definitely the health and mental health of a child must be taken into account. A child that results from a rape or otherwise is not any less in deserving of life. Yes, definitely the health and mental health of a child must be taken into account. A child that results from a rape or otherwise is not any less in deserving of life.

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]]> By: Victoria http://online.worldmag.com/2008/04/11/focus-on-the-family-responds-to-wow/comment-page-1/#comment-292760 Victoria Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:07:06 +0000 http://www.worldontheweb.com/2008/04/11/focus-on-the-family-responds-to-wow/#comment-292760 theselittleones The health and mental health of a child who has been raped must be taken into account. A child who has been abused is tormented by the abuse, they don't get over it. To make a child carry another child, every single day until the child is born, reliving that horrible time, and looking down to see the results is not healthy, nor should a child be made to suffer for nine months more. I have spoken with those who have been raped, its a horrific crime, something which needs special attention. theselittleones

The health and mental health of a child who has been raped must be taken into account. A child who has been abused is tormented by the abuse, they don’t get over it. To make a child carry another child, every single day until the child is born, reliving that horrible time, and looking down to see the results is not healthy, nor should a child be made to suffer for nine months more.

I have spoken with those who have been raped, its a horrific crime, something which needs special attention.

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]]> By: theselittleones http://online.worldmag.com/2008/04/11/focus-on-the-family-responds-to-wow/comment-page-1/#comment-292753 theselittleones Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:00:58 +0000 http://www.worldontheweb.com/2008/04/11/focus-on-the-family-responds-to-wow/#comment-292753 Killing an innocent child, however the child is conceived should not be condoned. Either the child is a child and should not be killed or any child can be killed. Killing an innocent child, however the child is conceived should not be condoned. Either the child is a child and should not be killed or any child can be killed.

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]]> By: Victoria http://online.worldmag.com/2008/04/11/focus-on-the-family-responds-to-wow/comment-page-1/#comment-292072 Victoria Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:50:03 +0000 http://www.worldontheweb.com/2008/04/11/focus-on-the-family-responds-to-wow/#comment-292072 I am a Born Again Christian. I have worked with those who offer alternatives to abortion. I don't believe in abortion when there has been no rape, or molestation. I am a Born Again Christian. I have worked with those who offer alternatives to abortion. I don’t believe in abortion when there has been no rape, or molestation.

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]]> By: keithshedron http://online.worldmag.com/2008/04/11/focus-on-the-family-responds-to-wow/comment-page-1/#comment-292071 keithshedron Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:42:17 +0000 http://www.worldontheweb.com/2008/04/11/focus-on-the-family-responds-to-wow/#comment-292071 Victoria: Thank you for the response. Instances of rape and incest do occur and they certainly are tragic. I have never been involved in either situation, so can only speak broadly, conceding that I have no first hand knowledge of what people go through in dealing with such events. It is indeed tragic when a very young girl becomes pregnant. Prayer is needed, then, and at all times. If you don't mind, can I ask why you are opposed to abortion? Not a trick question I promise! I just want to know if we are on the same page. To clarify my view, abortion is killing an innocent child. Keith Victoria: Thank you for the response. Instances of rape and incest do occur and they certainly are tragic. I have never been involved in either situation, so can only speak broadly, conceding that I have no first hand knowledge of what people go through in dealing with such events.
It is indeed tragic when a very young girl becomes pregnant. Prayer is needed, then, and at all times.
If you don’t mind, can I ask why you are opposed to abortion? Not a trick question I promise! I just want to know if we are on the same page. To clarify my view, abortion is killing an innocent child.
Keith

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]]> By: Victoria http://online.worldmag.com/2008/04/11/focus-on-the-family-responds-to-wow/comment-page-1/#comment-291971 Victoria Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:25:36 +0000 http://www.worldontheweb.com/2008/04/11/focus-on-the-family-responds-to-wow/#comment-291971 keithshedron - 16 I struggle with the concept of 'rape' or 'incest' being reason for abortion. Let me give you an example; if my daughter were to be raped by someone off the street, I'm not so sure I would not agree with her, if she wanted to abort. Another example; if my daughter were to be raped by a male relative and became pregnant, UNDERAGE, I would think she could obtain an abortion. The rape in either case, .... taking our daughter to a qualified doctor, NOT AN ABORTION clinic would be able to get the needed care immediately right after the rape/abuse. IF our daughter were to agree to have sex with a male relative and she were over the age of 18 that in my mind would not constitute her getting an abortion, even though she is of age and can do whatever she likes. We would be against the decision she made. Many people agree that rape and incest are two situation that need special attention. Many girls can become pregnant at age 10 or 11. Making a child carry another child after being abused is not right, her health and mental health would be UPPERMOST in our minds. We would need to pray about the situation. Many people who are adamantly against abortion, as my husband and I are, agree that incest and rape need special consideration. keithshedron – 16

I struggle with the concept of ‘rape’ or ‘incest’ being reason for abortion.

Let me give you an example; if my daughter were to be raped by someone off the street, I’m not so sure I would not agree with her, if she wanted to abort. Another example; if my daughter were to be raped by a male relative and became pregnant, UNDERAGE, I would think she could obtain an abortion.

The rape in either case, …. taking our daughter to a qualified doctor, NOT AN ABORTION clinic would be able to get the needed care immediately right after the rape/abuse.

IF our daughter were to agree to have sex with a male relative and she were over the age of 18 that in my mind would not constitute her getting an abortion, even though she is of age and can do whatever she likes. We would be against the decision she made.

Many people agree that rape and incest are two situation that need special attention. Many girls can become pregnant at age 10 or 11. Making a child carry another child after being abused is not right, her health and mental health would be UPPERMOST in our minds. We would need to pray about the situation.

Many people who are adamantly against abortion, as my husband and I are, agree that incest and rape need special consideration.

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]]> By: CoyoteBlue http://online.worldmag.com/2008/04/11/focus-on-the-family-responds-to-wow/comment-page-1/#comment-291965 CoyoteBlue Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:04:39 +0000 http://www.worldontheweb.com/2008/04/11/focus-on-the-family-responds-to-wow/#comment-291965 Kind of reminds of a stanza in a Sunday school song ... "Does she stamp her feet when she doesn't get her way ..." The far right conniption over McCain (we'll take our marbles and go away) only showed them to lack maturity. Kind of reminds of a stanza in a Sunday school song … “Does she stamp her feet when she doesn’t get her way …” The far right conniption over McCain (we’ll take our marbles and go away) only showed them to lack maturity.

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]]> By: keithshedron http://online.worldmag.com/2008/04/11/focus-on-the-family-responds-to-wow/comment-page-1/#comment-291883 keithshedron Sat, 12 Apr 2008 14:19:37 +0000 http://www.worldontheweb.com/2008/04/11/focus-on-the-family-responds-to-wow/#comment-291883 That would be "not too bright". That spelling thing. A nuisance I know, but it really is rather important. I am sure you knew that though. Your post failed to convey any clear intent.In my response, I indicated what was not clear to me. If you seek a different type of response, please take the time to frame a proper question. That would be “not too bright”. That spelling thing. A nuisance I know, but it really is rather important. I am sure you knew that though.

Your post failed to convey any clear intent.In my response, I indicated what was not clear to me. If you seek a different type of response, please take the time to frame a proper question.

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