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Roe v. Wade: For America to recover some decency, its precedent must fall

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When it comes to Roe v. Wade—and everything else—I am pro-choice. I believe everyone should be free to choose how they live their lives. But no one has the right to deny others their ability to choose. My body, my choice? Yes. Destroying another’s body inside yours? Absolutely not. Your choice is your choice. Their choice is to LIVE.

No one has the right to end another life in the name of choice or freedom or privacy or any other tortured word used to justify killing for convenience.

Birth control is for birth control. Abortion, by and large, is for consequence avoidance. Planned Parenthood is almost exclusively for profit. The Supreme Court is for interpreting the Constitution, not contorting it to create rights.

If it overturns Roe v. Wade, the choice of restricting or allowing abortion returns to the states. If this happens, voters get to decide whether and how to allow abortion. It’s called democracy. Everyone’s free to choose, but all choices carry consequences. Children are blessings. If not for mothers AND fathers seeking abortions—for those who desperately want them.

Abortion restriction as punishment

As the Supreme Court hears oral arguments over the Mississippi abortion case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a common rallying cry of pro-choice activists is that any restriction on abortion is a “punishment on women.” The logic is that abortion is a natural “consequence” of unwanted pregnancy rather than pregnancy being the natural consequence of sex.

The truth is that Roe v. Wade creates absurd piles of profit for Planned Parenthood. PP pretends to be interested in women’s health, but provides only single-digit percentages of non-abortion services. According to their own 2019-2020 Annual Report, 96.9 percent of pregnant women use their services to get an abortion. 0.7 percent seek adoption referrals, and 2.4 percent go for prenatal care of any kind.

Planned Parenthood’s business model is reliant on abortion on demand and unfettered by red-state restrictions. This is why they deploy activists to rally during Supreme Court abortion cases and to vilify justice nominees like Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett. It’s also why they push empty arguments about why women need abortion access to ensure equity with men.

Their side’s opening arguments last week amounted to nothing more than you can’t take back what you already gave us with Roe v. Wade. They didn’t offer substantive logical or moral arguments because they have none.

I’d like to see the Court confronted by women (and men) who deal daily with post-abortion consequences like sadness, guilt, shame and emotional baggage that never truly goes away.

Speaking of stench

If this happened, perhaps even Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who recently questioned an unborn baby’s ability to feel pain and compared a fetus to a brain-dead patient, would see the issue through a passionate rather than political lens.

Justice Sotomayor also said that reversing landmark rulings that reinforce abortion rights would damage the court’s reputation. During arguments, she said, “Will this institution survive the stench that this creates in the public perception that the Constitution and its reading are just political acts? I don’t see how it is possible.”

How morally cloudy has this issue become? We have a staunchly liberal Supreme Court justice warning us about public perception regarding constitutionalism. A more essential question is this: How will America survive the stench of leading the world in killing its unborn in the name of freedom?

The Mississippi case is an opportunity to overturn a tenuous and tortured precedent set by activist justices. It’s also America’s chance to recover a shred of decency by de-nationalizing a barbaric and selfish stain on our national conscience.

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Patrick is a journalist and writer with degrees in English and journalism. He served six years in the Navy where his life was changed forever by the Lord Jesus Christ. He lives in the Sierra Nevada of Northern California with his wife, dog and two cats. He enjoys hiking and cycling, taking pictures and blogging at https://luscri.com/



 
 
 

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Eight Dysphemisms to Start Your Week

A dysphemism is a word or phrase that is more offensive than the words it is replacing

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A “euphemism” is the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that might suggest something more bluntly or offend others, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. To say, for example, “He doesn’t have all his marbles,” is regarded as gentler than saying “He is stark raving insane.”

The Mighty Dysphemism

The opposite of a euphemism is a “dysphemism.” A dysphemism is a word or phrase that is more offensive, blunt, or harsh than the word or phrase which it is replacing. For example, instead of stating that the Manhattan District Attorney is “cognitively challenged,” you refer to him instead as a “total partisan whack job.”

For your amusement, at the least, here are eight dysphemism followed by the kinder, gentler, or at least more definitive terminology of what is being said:

“Biting off more than you can chew” – Orally extracting an amount of edible matter that exceeds what one is comfortably able to masticate.

“That’s a load of B.S.” – Your assertion reminds one of bovine excretion.

“Sh__faced” – Bearing an expression that one normally associates with the act of removing solid waste from the body.

“Can’t tell your ass from your elbow” – Unable to differentiate between your dorsal side orifice and the joint connecting your forearm and upper arm.

“Stepping in a pile of crap” – A pedestrian venture into an accumulation of animal or human waste.

“Go F-yourself” – Engage in the act of physical consummation with yourself.

“Up to your eyeballs in crap” – Finding yourself surrounded at the visual level by unpleasantly aromatic organic waste.

“Carnal knowledge” – Having a close encounter with another, free of garments and other impediments, leading to direct tactile stimulation.

A True Time Saver

Thank goodness for dysphemisms. In a most fundamental way, they are true time-savers. Without them, we’d be groping for tedious phrasing all day long. “Up your nose with a rubber hose,” if you don’t “catch my drift.”

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How to Trust God During Uncertain Times

God is in control of all things and that we can trust Him completely

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Trusting God during uncertain times can be challenging, but it is essential for believers to lean on their faith and trust in God’s plan. As a Christian, I firmly believe that God is in control of all things and that we can find peace in His presence. In this article, we will explore ways to trust God during uncertain times and provide relevant scripture and quotes from famous pastors and Bible teachers.

Remember God’s Promises
God’s promises are true, and we can rely on them during times of uncertainty. The Bible is full of promises that God has made to His people. One such promise is found in Jeremiah 29:11, which says, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” When we trust in God’s promises, we can have hope and confidence in His plan for our lives.

Another promise is found in Philippians 4:6-7, which says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” When we give our worries and fears to God, He can replace them with peace and comfort.

Focus on God’s Character
When we focus on God’s character, we can trust Him more fully. The Bible tells us that God is loving, faithful, and just. In Psalm 145:13, we read, “The Lord is faithful to all His promises and loving toward all He has made.” When we remember that God is loving and faithful, we can trust Him to keep His promises.

Another important aspect of God’s character is His justice. In Romans 8:28, we read, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” God can use even the difficult times in our lives for His glory and our ultimate good.

Seek God’s Will
During uncertain times, it is essential to seek God’s will for our lives. When we trust in His plan, we can find peace and comfort. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” By seeking God’s will, we can have confidence that He will guide us in the right direction.

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Build Your Faith
One way to trust God during uncertain times is to build our faith. Romans 10:17 says, “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” By reading the Bible and spending time in prayer, we can strengthen our faith and trust in God’s plan.

Connect with Others
During times of uncertainty, it is important to connect with others who share our faith. Hebrews 10:24-25 says, “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” By connecting with other believers, we can find support and encouragement.

In closing, trusting God during uncertain times can be challenging, but it is possible. By remembering God’s promises, focusing on His character, seeking His will, building our faith, and connecting with others, we can trust in God’s plan for our lives. As the famous pastor Charles Stanley once said, “Trusting God means looking beyond what we can see to what God sees.” Let us trust in God every day during these uncertain times.

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