Dr. George Tiller, a late-term abortion provider, was shot to death this morning at his church, where he was serving as an usher.
I certainly hope the murderer who killed him doesn’t think he represented those of us who value the sanctity of life. This killing was a senseless tragedy, and it’s a sick, twisted way to emphasize commitment to pro-life ideals—again, assuming that’s what it was. If it’s wrong to destroy unborn babies, then it’s unbiblical to murder a full-grown human. And in a house of worship, no less.
If the killer declares that there’s an association between his actions and pro-life beliefs, I hope the pro-life community will resolutely condemn this action and see that he’s prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Two wrongs don't make a right.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
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Well put.
~ Wendy
San, I used to live in Wichita during my college days. I remember back in '92 or '93 when he was shot. This was before I became a follower of Christ. I never understood the devout bible thumpers that were consistently on the news being violent towards that man "in the name of God". Honestly, it was behavior like that that prevented me from becoming a Christian for a long time. My thought was:
Why would I want to be associated with that type of hypocrisy?Today, as a Believer, I attempt (easier said than done) to use such examples as mirrors to my own soul. Am I doing anything that would prevent someone else from seeing the Light of God in it's full glory? Sadly, sometimes the answer is yes. But I still feel badly for any folks teetering on that fence of walking with Christ that have witnessed this terrible crime. I believe this act puts the message so far back, but God might prove me wrong somehow. (I hope He does!)
Now it's my turn to say "well put." Thanks for your comment.
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