If only the abortion debate was about babies?

If the debate about abortion was about babies, I would certainly be on board. Who wants babies killed? I don’t think anyone in their right mind would want anyone destroying life unnecessarily. Life must be saved at all cost! Unfortunately, the abortion debate emerges out of serious concerns about health and morality. It is for this reason that before one dismisses this debate, it is a good idea to ponder question at the core of this discussion.  

First, it is true life is at the core of this debate. The question that needs to be asked is: whose life is at stake? Quite often anti- abortionists are persuasive in defending the life of the baby. As vulnerable potential human beings, babies’ lives must be protected. However, sometimes, the mother’s life may be at stake as well. In such a situation one is left wondering which life to protect: - the mother’s or the babies. This can be a very difficult decision, better left to the individuals affected.  

 Second, advocates of abortion have argued for cases such as pregnancies occurring through rape, incest, cases of moral abuse that concern us at WISO. Well, while we condemn all forms of abuse we do not endorse abortion as we feel this in another personal decision. We hope and advise that anyone who finds herself in a situation where pregnancy occurred during abuse – incest, rape or such abusive experience, the mother of the child makes the decision to give the child to foster care. However, we insist that this is a personal decision.

We however discourage abuse especially sexual assault and incest. If you witness, suspect any form of abuse, we advise that you call the cops or call this number.

Religion and culture has been cited often times in matters related to abortion.  As a professor of religion, I am aware that there are numerous ways of interpreting the scripture to justify certain forms of abuse – domestic violence, non-performance of abortions etcetera. As controversial as these questions are, it is important to know that they are about real life. The women affected are often our mothers, sisters, wives, and even daughters. Men who care would not let their women go through abuse.

 Each one of us needs to figure out what really matters! We would hope that social justice would be the principles that guide one’s decision Remembers to share and to hug a friend as this is one main ways of altering a situation.

 Do not forget to visit our Facebook and share your experience and of course our website at www.wiso2011.org to see how you can help change one life at a time. Until next time, help stop an abuse, as that will give you the greatest feeling in life. –

 Chao

WISO President.