The outrage about sidewalk counselors

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pro-life woman explained her position this way:

Then she told a story:

Here are a few responses she got from pro-choicers:

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Are people actually complaining about a baby being saved? About a human being who has now been given the opportunity to live? I’d wager that these same people would not be complaining if the mother had chosen abortion. After all, their outrage is specifically directed at the mother opting out of abortion, as if abortion is a magical, beautiful, and grand thing. No – abortion is killing. It’s ending the life of a unique, living human being who will never return again. It’s a horrible tragedy.

When abortion is rejected, we should celebrate, not complain.

Since when is it “despicable” to help a woman see the truth? Since when is it exploitation to help one human being choose life for another human being? (Equality seems to be a better “e” word here.) Since when is it “manipulation” to help a mother see what’s wrong with killing her child and what’s beautiful, good, and right with giving life to her child? It’s actually quite natural for a mother to want to give life to her child. That’s what women do. We give life; we don’t take it.

It’s also interesting that these commenters are outraged at something they don’t even know the facts about. They merely

assume that this pro-life woman’s information is “propaganda.” Nowhere did she mention what kind of posters she was using or what she said to the pregnant mom. Clearly, the mom met up with the truth she already knew in her heart: her baby is a one-of-a-kind, living individual who would beg for the chance to live if he could. And this mom said yes to her child. Nothing here is outrageous.

What should actually bring outrage is the fact that women in America are forced to have abortions. Women in America are lied to by the abortion industry; they are filled with misinformation concerning their unborn children. They are pushed to abort now. They are told that a choice for death is their best option. And many of them are tortured by abortion. How tragic.

Sidewalk counselors stand against this tragedy, combating death every day.

Some of them drive a really awesome van and offer free ultrasounds in a comfy, welcoming environment – right outside abortion clinics.

Some of them set up displays outside college campuses (where lots of pregnant women are).

Some of them stand outside abortion clinics and pray, offering accurate information to women**.

All of them are heroes. They care about women and children. They offer truth and accurate information. They help women see that they are indeed strong enough to make a choice for life. They help women in some of their darkest moments. They are there – on the front lines – offering a last chance that will change a woman’s or girl’s life for the good.

40 Days for Life is currently in the middle of one of its campaigns for life, standing outside abortion clinics. Watch this precious video of one little boy saved through the work of 40 Days for Life. His one life is worth all the work, toil, effort, and hardship in the world. But he’s not the only one! Since September 25, 2013, 259 babies have been saved through this 40 Days campaign! Do you have the time to make a difference for one more?

You can stand and pray. You can hold a sign. You can talk to the women and girls entering. You can hand them information. The point is – you can do something, even for a single day. Go here to find out how you can join in your city today.

** If you’d like to hand out information outside of abortion clinics, check with your local pregnancy resource center to see if they have brochures available. Here is one you could buy. You can also bring photos of unborn babies at the stages of development when abortion is commonly performed. Go here to see 6-8 week old babies. Here is a brochure with a photo of an 8-week baby. (It’s a good idea to bring photos of babies at multiple stages – at least as early as 5-6 weeks – since you don’t know what stage of pregnancy the women are at.) You can also bring facts about fetal development from the very beginning or fetal models that demonstrate the size and humanity of unborn babies. Of course, try to find a local pregnancy resource center or a van in your area that offers free ultrasounds and other needed resources!