This week got me thinking about the pro-life protesters generally seen outside of Planned Parenthoods. The majority of the time they are middle aged or older and claiming to be Christian. But are they really? Where in the Bible did it say “Thou will heckle people on the street?”? They wield signs, threaten and act in violence, yell, scream, and shame anyone who should enter and exit PP. It’s horrible and remarkably unChristian like behavior. Last I checked “Do unto others as you would have done to you” is still a Golden Rule given by JC himself. If they are so against the procedures practiced there, then why not try to peacefully dissuade or offer assistance to the people entering? A woman is going in for an abortion. Do you think screaming at her will improve the situation? No. She is already in a frightening predicament and their jeers make it all the more traumatic. You catch more flies with honey than vinegar. These protesters want people to listen, however they won’t lend an ear to the person’s own view. In order for change to happen, both sides of the story must be told first. Only then can a resolution be found. If they would just take the time to be kind, perhaps a different perspective could be found.
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