On Thursday, I'm leaving for a 10 day medical mission trip in Haiti with a group of doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals from my church (no, I have no medical knowledge, except for my Wilderness First Aid training and my Lifeguard certification from the American Red Cross), but I've been blessed with this opportunity to aid these folks anyway I possibly can (I have two goals - 1. Help deliver a baby 2. Play lots of soccer with Haitian children). I'm excited to write all about this great experience once I return, and since I'll be gone for nearly two weeks, this will be the last post you'll see from me for some time.
I know what you're thinking, "Goodness, Chris better leave us with something good since he will be gone for a while."
Well, I want to leave by urging all of you (even if there is only a dozen people that read this blog) to educate yourself on the horrifying "Freedom of Choice Act" (FOCA).
What is the FOCA?
Regardless of who you voted for in November, I incite you to set aside your political allegiances and open your eyes to the repercussions of the "Freedom of Choice Act".
Just a few of the repercussions if FOCA is signed:
1. FOCA forces taxpayers to fund abortions
2. FOCA requires all states to allow "partial birth" and other late term abortions. (If you're unsure what "partial birth" means, click here - however, be warned, these diagrams are disturbing).
3. FOCA violates the conscience rights of nurses, doctors, and hospitals (Did you know that with the signing of FOCA, even doctors at Catholic and other Christian hospitals would be required by law, to perform abortions. Where's the freedom of choice in that? And speaking of freedom of choice, what choice does the unborn human life have?)
4. FOCA strips parents of their right to be involved in their minor daughters' abortion decision.
"What about moms that will have to raise their child in poverty? Shouldn't they have the right to abort a life?"
Answer: Please watch this powerful video.
Have you noticed that groups of people are popping up all over the place in opposition of this heinous act? Churches are becoming involved. Websites are sprouting up (my favorite is whatthefoca.com). Yes friends, if there is a silver lining to this ridiculous and heart-breaking act, it's this: folks are coming together in overwhelming numbers to defend the most innocent living beings on this Earth, the unborn human. Don't be afraid of standing up in defiance of this terribly backward legislation.
"The greatest destroyer of love and peace is abortion, which is war against the child. The mother doesn't learn to love, but kills to solve her own problems. Any country that accepts abortion is not teaching its people to love, but to use any violence to get what they want."
- Mother Teresa
Disclaimer: I realize this post strayed dramatically from my typical posts of funny stories, odd facial hair growth, and awkward situations. I held a beautiful and happy baby boy today. His name is Andrew, and he's one month and ten days old. I smile and make funny noises, and he smiles back. Life is a precious and amazing gift. Roe v. Wade has taken away that gift 50 million times. FOCA will take it away even more.
"What can I do?"
Spread the word, and send an email to congress. Click here
Thanks for reading.
(See ya in two weeks!)
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