“Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness…”
Focusing on LIFE:
I was intrigued by recent Texas SB8 which bans abortions as
early as six weeks into pregnancy, and our nation’s reaction to that measure…
King David, the author of most of the Psalms wrote: “For
You created my inmost being; You knit me
together in my mother’s womb.” Of course, we know the “You” David spoke
of was and is God.
The Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004 (Public
Law 108-212) is also named as Laci and Conner’s Law after Laci and her
unborn son, Conner were killed by her husband Scott Peterson. Scott was
convicted of double homicide. That law recognizes an embryo or fetus in
utero as a legal victim if they are injured or killed during the commission of
any of over 60 listed federal crimes of violence. That law does not even
require proof that the perpetrator knew the mother was pregnant!
The law does make the exception of abortion with the consent
of the mother. But one may ask why? Who is speaking on behalf of the in utero
victim?
Sir William Blackstone (1723-1780) wrote: “Life is the
immediate gift of God—a right inherent by nature in every individual; and it
begins in contemplation of law as soon as an infant is able to stir in their
mother’s womb.” In Europe, during the time of the Founders, the belief
was that the parents gave life to the child, not The Lord…
As we continue in our efforts to form that "perfect union" we really need to reflect on our beginnings, and THE beginning, as well as THE end...
I have written short thoughts for church and other organizations over the years...I'm going to publish them here for those who may stop by.
Many Blessings!
Yama
