"I believe that life is more precious than money will ever be able to be"
So don't abort your baby to keep your job or peer pressure your girlfriend, spouse or daughter to do so, it is murder.
Why is it murder?
" Destruction of the embryo in the mother’s womb is a violation of the right to live which God has bestowed upon this nascent life. To raise the question whether we are here concerned already with a human being or not is merely to confuse the issue. The simple fact is that God certainly intended to create a human being and that this nascent human being has been deliberately deprived of his life. And this is nothing but murder.
A great many different motives may lead to an action of this kind; indeed in cases where it is an act of despair, performed in circumstances of extreme human or economic destitution and misery, the guilt may often lie rather with the community than with the individual. Precisely in this connection money may conceal many a wanton deed, while the poor man’s more reluctant lapse may far more easily be disclosed.
All these considerations must no doubt have a quite decisive influence on our personal and pastoral attitude towards the person concerned, but they cannot in any way alter the fact of murder."
(Quoted in Eric Metaxas, Bonhoeffer, 472, http://www.desiringgod.org/blog/posts/bonhoeffer-on-abortion )
'Bonhoeffer on Abortion'
www.desiringgod.org
Consider your (and your relatives) Mental Health...
"Often presenting as a cocktail of self-destructive behaviours, relationship problems and replacement pregnancies,abortion trauma is a serious mental health issue that health professionals are routinely dealing with, but for reasons both political and related to the trauma itself, it is not being recognised.- Abortion grief & pregnancy crisis http://www.abortiongrief.asn.au/
Learn more......and you never know......the one you help, may be one of your own."
What can friends do?
"What can friends do?800-712-HELP Option Line http://www.optionline.org/
It’s nerve-racking to figure out the right thing to do or to say when your friend is facing an unplanned pregnancy. But the most meaningful way you can support her is simply to be there.
Listen.
Keep calm.
Suggest help.
Let your friend speak when she wants, and calmly listen. She will be grateful for an open ear as she processes her emotions and the difficult choices ahead of her.You, however, might rapidly feel overwhelmed if you’re her only resource. Remember that Option Line is available any time, day or night. We offer free, caring and confidential help and can quickly connect your friend to the local assistance she needs."
- Retrieved from http://www.optionline.org/for-friends
What can guys do?
"If you think your partner might be pregnant, you are probably worried and scared too. Try to be sensitive and remember it’s not all about you.800-712-HELP Option Line http://www.optionline.org/
Let her know she's not alone.Remember, it's not all about you.Ask for help.Try to clear your mind so that you can calmly listen to what she is saying and try to understand her feelings. Gather information about your options, and talk to family and friends you trust. Option Line is also here to listen, and to provide caring, free and confidential help to both of you."
- Retrieved from http://www.optionline.org/for-friends
What can family do?
"It can be shocking to find out that your daughter, niece, sister, granddaughter or cousin is pregnant. And once the shock wears off, you’ll probably experience a wide range of emotions. But this life-changing experience is an opportunity for you to make a huge difference in the life of someone you love.800-712-HELP Option Line http://www.optionline.org/
Encourage her dreams. Research pregnancy help centers. Make sure she's healthy. Try to set aside your feelings so you can truly hear what your family member is saying. Observe her emotional and physical health as pregnancy affects her. Remind her that this is not the end of her future. You can be a positive voice for her dreams, even if those dreams are changing."
- Retrieved from http://www.optionline.org/for-friends
Your family does not need to face this situation alone.
"Option Line can connect you to a local pregnancy center that provides many helpful services for free."For help phone:
Retrieved from http://www.optionline.org/for-friends
800-712-HELP
Option Line at http://www.optionline.org/
Need Help? ...Support Available for those living in Queensland:
"Need a little help? Plenty of organisations exist to help you in your time of need."Priceless Life Centre Inc (24 Hours)
- Cherish Life Queensland' (Quote retrieved from http://www.cherishlife.org.au/need-help )
Brisbane: 3219 4288
OR 1300 363 550
Country: 1800 090 777
www.pricelesslifecentre.org.au
Pregnancy Counselling Link
Ph: 1800 777 690
www.pcl.org.au
Pregnancy Crisis Inc
Ph: 1300 777 777
www.pregnancycrisis.com.au
Abortion Grief Counselling (24 Hours)
Ph: 1300 363 550
www.walkingwithlove.org.au
- Need a little help?
www.cherishlife.org.auCherish Life Queensland all life is special cherish it - not abortion. Formerly ...See more
If you need support in pregnancy parenting (mothering or fathering) just ask me or someone you know can help that you trust , I’ve got some website links...)
Helpline
1300 363 550
Abortion grief & pregnancy crisis
http://www.abortiongrief.asn.au/
Abortion Grief Australia Inc
www.abortiongrief.asn.au
"abortion trauma is a serious mental health issue that health professionals are..." See more
800-712-HELP
Option Line
http://www.optionline.org/
Option Line
www.optionline.org
"If you are wondering whether or not you’re pregnant, your mind is probably racing..." See more
Website Links:
LIFE | Caring for mothers, children and young families
www.lifecharity.org.uk
"LIFE provides help and support to thousands of women and men each year, with free..." See more
HELPHeartbeat International - Holding Each Life Precious
"Holding
Each
Life
Precious"
http://www.heartbeatinternational.org/
HOME
www.heartbeatinternational.org
'Reclaiming Fatherhood, A Multifaceted Examination of Men Dealing with Abortion'
contact us (email): menandabortion@yahoo.com
"There is some recent research from Canada that might shed some insight into why men do have feelings about abortion losses."Men And Abortion : Home
www.menandabortion.info
Fatherhood Forever
www.fatherhoodforever.org
"Excellent resource for men dealing with abortion loss and those who care for them. From the web site: The truth that men have been ignored in the abortion issue has only recently been realized, even within the pro-life movement. And for many men, the idea of speaking out about their feelings can be quite intimidating. If you are a man who has been struggling with the emotions of a past abortion experience, then you've come to the right place. Fatherhood Forever Foundation, Inc. was created to address the issue of abortion and men and to provide inspiration and restoration to these forgotten fathers. We are accomplishing this by creating public awareness to the fact that men are hurt by abortion, by providing men with the resources and tools necessary to heal, and by encouraging and assisting other organizations to address this issue." for more information see www.abortionresearch.net
Site gathering research data on the impact of abortion. List of helpful links.
for more information see www.noparh.org
"National Office of Post-Abortion Reconciliation & Healing. Section on aftermath in men."
for more information see http://www.webhealing.com/
"Web site of Tom Golden on Crisis, Grief and Healing. This author is an expert in masculine grief and the web site offers many types of support and information. Tom spoke at the first conference on men dealing with abortion. He is a grief expert dealing with everyone. The web site has a Place to Honor Grief where people can write and post about a loved on lost." For more information see www.aplacetoremember.com
Resource for materials dealing with other father losses, like miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, child loss from illness or accident or coping with sick children or infants. Also many resources for grief of all types. They also have a Remembrance Book that allows parents to memorialize lost children.
Visit Site
**Please note that www.menandabortion.com is a pro-choice site. The author (Dr. Shostak) did some of the very early research on men after abortion, but this is a very confusing site which seems to support the need for abortion. It may not be helpful to the man who is suffering after an abortion loss. Men have told me they find it very confusing.
*If we have missed any outreaches, we apologize. Please share the information with us so we can continue to augment this list."Retrieved from http://menandabortion.info/l1-resource3.html
'Abortion Legal Support; Assistance for Woman Harmed by Abortion'
TELEPHONE: 1800 768 833 to speak with a member of our qualified staff.
Calls are free and confidential.
http://abortionlegalsupport.com/
Abortion Legal Support
abortionlegalsupport.com
Supporting women who have been unfairly injured by abortion
