All this election business. My impression is that many Christians see being Republican as the Christian thing to be. That the two go together. I'm going to be honest for awhile here, and it may offend everyone on either side. Republicans scare me. I don't like war. I'm afraid of people that promote it. I also feel that sharing what you have with those in need versus keeping it all for yourself, is the Godly choice.
Speaking of Choice. Here goes...
Wait, I'm going to back it up a bit. Those crazy old men and their definitions of consentual, "easy" rape versus legitimate rape is so infuriating that rather than enter into that discussion, I choose to sit back and enjoy their public embarrassment. I'm glad they got "caught" by the media. And I'm glad for the outcry and the conversations that it is starting.
I don't want those old men passing legislation regarding my rights to my own body. I get that. Yet, as I sit here, far away from those stupid old guys and their insane beliefs and their legislative power that makes this even more insane, as I sit here with my own body and my own thoughts, I am overcome with dedication to a cause that doesn't feel like a political stance in the least.
Even so, it feels a little uncomfortable to share, in the wake of this media storm, and more importantly to me, in contrast to many of the women that I most closely relate to, that I am pro-life.
I am pro-life because I believe a decision based on love is always better than a decision based on fear. Love is not convenient, or planned, but I am sure its always the right direction.
The language of pro-life feels more honest to me. Really, an unplanned pregnancy is a growing person. There may be a tiny little feminist growing inside of you, making every attempt to telepathically communicate to you that she is interested in her own rights to make decisions over the course of her life. A tiny feminist whose cuteness if you let her grow will change your life forever.
A Life is so much more than one choice. An unplanned pregnancy maybe a huge bump in the road, careening your life off course. I've had my share of bumps, and here is the choice by Grace at long last that I have been able to make: To accept the new course. To connect with the blessings of each road bump. To open myself up to each accosting growth opportunity that the unraveling of dreams can present.
I am pro-life because I care more about the baby than I do a mother's freedom to choose. There is great wisdom in accepting responsibility for consentual participation in the creation of your child. I believe that there is deep healing when a mother gives herself over to caring for her new life. I believe that the decision to allow an unplanned pregnancey to fulfill the life that's already begun, is as much a step toward more fully living your own life. I feel that the decision to terminate a consentually happened-upon pregnancy could be a step away from your highest and best.
I am pro-life because I am for children. I believe that our children come to heal us, to help us grow, and to deepen our understanding of life. I believe that a decision to keep a baby is a decision that will always benefit the mother, and so many other lives as well. I will take your unplanned baby. Seriously, give them to me.
I don't want to take someone's right to choose. But in my humble opinion, there is a better choice. And choosing well will ultimately add joy to the planet. To infinity. And beyond :)
I am pro-life because in my life, I know that heaven is waiting to connect with you, and ready to help you. I am living proof that divine help is ours for the asking. You can choose LIFE. I believe in you. And I'm not the only one.
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