WHY IS ABORTION THE HOT-BUTTON ISSUE? - Just A Minute for Friday 8/15/08

Welcome to FRIDAY!

 

So did we have to have a war start just because Obama took a holiday in Hawaii and McCain needed to have something to talk about?

 

Perhaps that’s an egocentric – or at least politico-centric view of things. My guess is Mr. Putin is unhappy with the way he is just an advisor to his hand-picked Russian President – and feels the need to be in the center of the lime light again. Of course it’s not that simple. He sees President Bush nearing lame-duck corner and feels it’s a good time to make a move. What I don’t think he sees is what a gift he’s making to Senator McCain by his gobble-greedy campaign to show those Georgians their loyalties ought to be more directed to Moscow than to Washington.

 

But then what do I know. Madam Secretary of State must have lost my phone number when we moved. She hasn’t called once for advice on how to handle this. But perhaps she knows Pres. Hu Jingtao hasn’t called from Beijing either. I guess he’s just too busy making sure the lip-syncing goes OK and congratulating the winning Chinese athletes.

 

It may be a self-serving observation but my dentist said he believes the events controlled by the clock or the scoreboard are those the Americans do well in – the events controlled by the judges, heavily Asian, are the ones the Chinese and Japanese do well in.  Now is that selfish or what?

 

I’m glad to see them all do as well as they can. I’m disappointed for the ones who lose close contests… but that’s the name of the game.

 

But I’m acquainted with a young man who has a mission trip planned for a border area of Georgia … over on the Turkish side. He’d planned to go in September – but with the turmoil going on now, he’s having to pull back. That’s sad – because there are eternal results hanging in the balance in that contest.

 

If you’ll listen or read today’s JUST A MINUTE I think you’ll have a succinct view of why Christians, and those who view abortion in the same light – that life is sacred and must not be taken on the actions of man – are passionate about being anti-abortion. I’ve heard people express their lack of understanding on this issue. I’m hoping today’s program will help with some light without the heat.

 

Cordially, IN HIM

 

 

Jack

 

http://www.jebcovoice.net/audio/jama08-15-08.mp3

 

http://www.jebcovoice.net/scripts/jamt08-15-08.doc

 

 

“JUST A MINUTE”

WHY IS ABORTION THE HOT BUTTON ISSUE?

Just A Minute – From time to time people express amazement about the anti-abortion, or pro-life, issue. They can’t figure out why passions run so high on that one question. I offer my observation:

Some years back I heard Dr. Francis Schaeffer lecturing at Notre Dame University, outlining why abortion is the defining issue of our time. It made a lot of sense to me and I’ve kept it in mind ever since. Dr. Schaeffer said the illegality of abortion is the prime issue where civil law and Christianity clash. Christianity supports the sanctity of life and to legalize terminating it must be regarded as murder – forbidden by Christian ethics as well as Scripture (the Bible). Further Schaeffer asserted it opens a Pandora’s Box to euthanasia and a host of other non- Christian practices.

Viewed in that light – and I’ve noted my agreement – it’s fairly easy to see why opponents are passionate and adamant in their opinions. The issue will become active again as the conventions near. You’ll want to be praying for God’s leading for individuals as it comes around again.

<> I’m Jack Buttram

(END)

 

 

Jebco Editorial Service

www.justaminuteradio.blogspot.com

e-mail n4zhk@arrl.net