Interesting video from The Guardian today on how abortion became the firebrand political issue that it is
At the end of the day, it’s about power and money and engaging one of America’s biggest demographics in what they believe is a self righteous moral crusade because it gets them to vote religiously, but what is in the end inserting the government directly into the doctors office and is extremely detrimental to the health and well being of women and girls.
Revealing video. Here's a quote from Wyrich after a successful anti-abortion turn out:
“The new political philosophy must be defined by us in moral terms, packaged in non-religious language, and propagated throughout the country by our new coalition. When political power is achieved, the moral majority will have the opportunity to re-create this great nation.”
Re-create the nation? Yes recreate the nation to suit evangelicals Here are mission statements from evangelical organizations:
Government is a gift from God for the common good. Good governance creates the conditions in which human beings fulfill their responsibilities as God’s image bearers and as stewards of God’s creation.” (Mission statement of the National Association of Evangelicals)
“Focus on the Family affirms the importance of social responsibility, supporting government institutions and protecting them against destructive social influences. God has ordained all social institutions, including the government, for the benefit of mankind and as a reflection of His divine nature.” (“Focus on the Family” position statement on Church and State)
“According to the Biblical Christian worldview, human government was instituted by God to protect our unalienable rights from our own selfish tendencies. ……. Government has its role, and it should allow other God-ordained institutions the freedom to perform their roles as well.” (Statement on the role of government from:All About GOD Ministries, Inc)
“Family Research Council's mission is to advance faith, family, and freedom in public policy and the culture from a biblical worldview.”
it is up to Christians to “restore once again to America a biblically based legal system that protects all human life from conception to natural death,” (Cultural Impact Team Resource Manuel)
“We believe that the Lordship of Christ requires us as disciples to seek to conform our actions, thoughts, and desires in obedience to Him.
We believe that God has endowed all humans with the natural, pre-political, and inalienable right of religious freedom to believe, pursue truth, and live within ordered liberty such that no political government may justly infringe upon it.” (from the mission statement of Alliance Defending Freedom)
