tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442827238174603755.comments2023-09-11T08:30:08.843-07:00Life Training Institute BlogSKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905606527143286458noreply@blogger.comBlogger2202125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442827238174603755.post-6685295310676167242019-02-03T13:11:08.923-08:002019-02-03T13:11:08.923-08:00I completely agree with the final comment here, &q...I completely agree with the final comment here, "An abortion is never necessary in the late-term, and if it is indeed medically indicated, the medical field is in error." My experience tells me that women who choose to have abortions at any point in a pregnancy "for medical reasons" are usually copping out on the responsibilities of parenthood. Except on extremely rare occasions where a newly conceived human results in a haploid or triploid pregnancy, a one-celled zygote is a human organism with a full complement of DNA as nature intends to go forth with life.<br /><br />I am reminded of the SLED test for the primary reasons for a mother to obtain an elective termination of the pregnancy (read Abortion). SLED is an acronym for Size of the baby, Level of development of the baby, Environmental requirement of the baby, and Degree of dependency of the baby (SLED).<br /><br />Mom is always bigger than the human baby (zygote, embryo, or fetus). Therefore, by virtue of her enormous physical advantages of size, strength, selfishness, animosity, fear, inconvenience, etc. over the tiny human being that is growing inside her, she can force the unwanted person out of her body to a most certain death. But the death of the small human being is not quick and painless. The baby is almost always killed by what are frequently one of the most barbaric, cruel, unusual, and painful sentences of capital punishment--dismemberment by a larger person (bully) who can exert power over another with no regard for the humanity or civil rights of the smaller, more vulnerable human person.<br /><br />While there may actually be an extremely rare case where elective abortion might be indicated, the excuse to abort a child, whether perfectly formed or with abnormality, is a complete lack of faith in faith and moral reasoning. The inversion of many ancient laws by a “progressive” movement that has a large following today has led to a throwback to mores we supposedly left behind centuries ago. These include but are not limited to:<br />(1) punishment of a child for a crime committed by the father e.g., rape or incest;<br />(2) denial of scientific knowledge that, from the moment of conception, a baby is worthy of “personhood” by modern legal and social constructs, i.e., equal protection under law as ensured by the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and<br />(3) perversion of “The Golden Rule” and willingness to shed the blood of an innocent person instead of doing to others what one would have done to self, imposition of maxims such as “whoever wants gold more than the life of another person has a ‘self-proclaimed right’ to kill other humans to obtain that gold” and “whoever has enough gold can order a brutal execution of another human because the other is embarrassing, expensive, unwanted, unplanned, inconvenient, or just too much effort for comfort” (read sins of lust, pride, greed, gluttony, sloth, envy, and wrath).<br /><br />Selfishness and a self-centered mindset are at the core of abortion. Whether one believes in God or any other “higher power,” denies the lot in life that we are destined to live (binary sexuality or station in life), is deluded by the advances of technology and medical knowledge (employment of an outlook that allows anything without consequences), or overcome by some fear (e.g., abuse, poverty, postponement of personal plans, stretch marks, hang nails, gray hair, dishwater hands, or any other imposition), does not matter. Abortion kills a living, developing, innocent human being. Abortion is immoral to a far greater degree than construction of a wall to keep out illegal immigrants.<br />Tom Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429876847736188672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442827238174603755.post-16642903801822185392018-11-01T13:01:21.561-07:002018-11-01T13:01:21.561-07:00While I would not support a politician who said, &...While I would not support a politician who said, "The unborn at any stage are full-fledged members of our human family, but making abortion illegal is not very effective and is very problematic, so once a child is conceived, let's protect it only by making pregnancy and motherhood happier options," I think an argument could at least be made for supporting such a person. But even for the argument to be made, that politician would have to voice the first clause loudly and clearly and persistently. When we announce our support for a poilitican, we support not only the concrete results of his policies, but also all of his views to some extent. And is there any evidence at all that Beto O'Rourke could even care less about unborn children?<br /><br />That being said, I think that Destiny Herndon-De La Rosa has a wonderful heart, and inimitable humor in speaking her heart. So I want her to continue to be visible in the public square. The chances are that her next statement after this one will be something I wouldn't have wanted to miss.<br /><br />Acyutanandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06189135828140739543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442827238174603755.post-48950174214250536192018-07-10T11:49:35.788-07:002018-07-10T11:49:35.788-07:00Thanks Caleb, that link had some helpful informati...Thanks Caleb, that link had some helpful information.Brandon Hudsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442827238174603755.post-73775356502565474162018-07-10T10:44:57.735-07:002018-07-10T10:44:57.735-07:00You may find this helpful:
http://blog.secularpr...You may find this helpful: <br /><br />http://blog.secularprolife.org/2018/07/which-decreases-abortion-rates-more.htmlCaleb Epnettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442827238174603755.post-11892223435135102192018-07-10T07:48:41.171-07:002018-07-10T07:48:41.171-07:00Hello,
I enjoy reading all of your blog post. I...Hello, <br /><br />I enjoy reading all of your blog post. I have gained valuable information that has allowed me to have debates/conversations with pro-abortionist online and in person to try to persuade them to the pro-life side. However, when debating I continually get this same argument over and over and I was wondering if you could help me find some resources on how to respond to it. Also, I think it would make a great blog post for you to discuss as I see it commonly thrown out by the pro-choice side, but it is hard to find responses to it online. <br /><br />The argument that I keep getting is this: The abortion rate fell to an all-time-low under pro-choice Obama - in large part because of the focus on providing better, more comprehensive health care to more people, things that are being undone at the federal level by Trump, and potentially at the state level because of pro-life governors and legislators. Therefore, they ask why would anyone vote for Republicans when the abortion rates decline faster under a Democratic leadership. If we really care about reducing the abortion rate then we should not be cutting programs that reduce contraception access. If we really cared to reduce abortions then we should be voting for Democrats. <br /><br />Among other things, I then go on to point out that the abortion rate has been consistently declining since 1980, and the abortion rate has fallen by over 50 percent over the past 34 years. The abortion rate decline during the Obama administration was largely a continuation of this long-term trend. Also I have stated something that was written on this blog that even if pro-choice Presidents and legislators were responsible for a short-term decline in abortion rates, our ultimate goals are different. So if we were to stick with pro-choice Presidents, we might have short-term success but our ultimate goal will never be met, which means that looking at the big picture, we’ll actually be losing more lives than saving. In addition, I pointed out that there are many studies that show that when funding for teen pregnancy services has been reduced (such as in the United Kingdom) it actually reduced teen pregnancy rates ( I cite other studies as well). Also, saying they want it reduced would mean that there is something morally wrong with abortion. If there is nothing wrong with abortion, then why celebrate the fact that the abortion rate has gone down? Lastly, the democratic platform wanted to abolish the Hyde Amendment and get ride of all abortion restriction which would have increase the abortion rate. They have recently voted against a 20 week abortion ban (which many liberal European counties have), and against the born alive abortion survivors protection act. This was not my full reply back to them, but just a few points I gave. <br /><br />There reply back was: The reason for the trend is simple: access to contraception is more effective in reducing the number of abortions than regulation that controls access—and under Democratic leadership, access to affordable contraception has increased. https://qz.com/857273/the-sharpest-drops-in-abortion-rates-in-america-have-been-under-democratic-presidents/ Unwanted pregnancies are the primary cause of abortions. When you increase contraception and health care coverage, guess what happens? The number of unwanted pregnancies drop - which leads to fewer abortions. Also, the rate has not been just dropping in a straight line for the past 50 years. The rate has fallen faster under Democrats than Republicans<br /><br />I know this is a lot of information but any information you could provide as a how to respond would be greatly appreciated. Brandon Hudsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442827238174603755.post-23246735670496661362018-03-10T09:16:13.484-08:002018-03-10T09:16:13.484-08:00Yes! Love this. Thank you for articulating this ne...Yes! Love this. Thank you for articulating this need for our churches to speak up so well, Mike! Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07193715972090559199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442827238174603755.post-10818731902326695142018-02-02T16:09:17.937-08:002018-02-02T16:09:17.937-08:00"Yes, American Conservatives Can Be Pro-Life&..."Yes, American Conservatives Can Be Pro-Life"<br /><br />They CAN be pro-life, but they ARE all douche bags.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442827238174603755.post-50542179388923113612017-12-11T00:42:51.204-08:002017-12-11T00:42:51.204-08:00Thanks for a wonderful share. Your article has pro...Thanks for a wonderful share. Your article has proved your hard work and experience you have got in this field. Brilliant .i love it reading.<br /><br /><br />http://lti-blog.blogspot.com/2017/12/book-review-guide-to-discussing.html#comment-formAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15012604299175703007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442827238174603755.post-63491912567196460782017-12-11T00:38:51.345-08:002017-12-11T00:38:51.345-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15012604299175703007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442827238174603755.post-61943474613932880852017-09-25T17:49:50.543-07:002017-09-25T17:49:50.543-07:00Good points.Good points.Clinton Wilcoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17018335374680419858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442827238174603755.post-89200746213970533342017-09-25T08:28:22.851-07:002017-09-25T08:28:22.851-07:00John the Baptist leapt in his mother's womb be...John the Baptist leapt in his mother's womb because either he was in the presence of Mary or he was in the presence of Jesus. Nowhere in the New Testament does Mary's presence affect anyone else. But Jesus's presence does seem to have this power. So, it makes most sense that unborn baby John's leap as a reaction to Jesus's presence. And Jesus was only a few days old embryo in Mary's womb.<br /><br />Also, John's mother, Elizabeth refers to Mary as the mother of her Savior -- not the future mother of her future Savior. Jesus, the embryo, was her current Savior and Mary was that Savior's current mother.Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178352431939269649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442827238174603755.post-91559489050102285952017-08-17T04:21:13.998-07:002017-08-17T04:21:13.998-07:00Thanks for sharing the information.
Civil Engineer...Thanks for sharing the information.<br /><a href="http://dakshinaacademy.com/" rel="nofollow">Civil Engineers Coaching Classes in Chennai</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116777293903604372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442827238174603755.post-65334037767248207882017-08-16T14:11:34.470-07:002017-08-16T14:11:34.470-07:00Fixed! Thank you!Fixed! Thank you!Nathan Apodacahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16598525848949945495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442827238174603755.post-10207688486280916832017-08-16T11:18:16.671-07:002017-08-16T11:18:16.671-07:00It says says Ireland in the second sentence of the...It says says Ireland in the second sentence of the fourth paragraph. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442827238174603755.post-6946742388222457482017-08-16T11:01:40.092-07:002017-08-16T11:01:40.092-07:00Not sure I follow. Where did I say Ireland?Not sure I follow. Where did I say Ireland?Nathan Apodacahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16598525848949945495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442827238174603755.post-32632033724920917062017-08-16T10:32:39.269-07:002017-08-16T10:32:39.269-07:00The reason we are close to eradicating Down's ...The reason we are close to eradicating Down's Syndrome in Ireland is because we are "terminating" the individuals with the condition prior to birth.<br /><br />Shouldn't it be Iceland, not Ireland?Sean Killackeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08683592785735127212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442827238174603755.post-67742343675501145982017-08-07T12:16:37.601-07:002017-08-07T12:16:37.601-07:00That's a good point.That's a good point.Clinton Wilcoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17018335374680419858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442827238174603755.post-87781553473234688962017-07-19T01:46:33.539-07:002017-07-19T01:46:33.539-07:00Their argument also gives no valid reason for the ...Their argument also gives no valid reason for the approval of abortion; were his false premise regarding miscarriages true, how much more heinous would abortion be?Aidan Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06624604587897315007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442827238174603755.post-1587014594824407332017-07-16T21:27:52.194-07:002017-07-16T21:27:52.194-07:00In case you missed this, a late 1930's early 1...In case you missed this, a late 1930's early 1940's PP pamphlet was discovered that makes 2 points: the first being that is another person and the second that abortion isn't healthcare but can be dangerous to a woman's health. God bless you.<br />https://www.liveaction.org/news/old-planned-parenthood-pamphlet-abortion-is-dangerous-to-the-life-and-health-of-women/Mary's Child Mariannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06637930085304013298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442827238174603755.post-60781794051626302722017-06-08T18:44:09.071-07:002017-06-08T18:44:09.071-07:00A brief response might be: But it should still be ...A brief response might be: But it should still be an issue. After all, the truth of the conterfactual doesn't imply that men would be right. (Though the one-liner might imply that the issue is insoluble.) Or one could "agree," noting that it would be banned for arguments he would then try to enumerate. Sean Killackeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08683592785735127212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442827238174603755.post-50102124836631736842017-05-18T06:11:12.876-07:002017-05-18T06:11:12.876-07:00"Most of what I've seen written from a pr..."Most of what I've seen written from a pro-life perspective is pathetic."<br /><br />Here is an old poem (about a pre-Roe abortion) by Anne Sexton:<br /><br /><br /> The Abortion<br /><br />Somebody who should have been born<br />is gone.<br /><br />Just as the earth puckered its mouth,<br />each bud puffing out from its knot,<br />I changed my shoes, and then drove south.<br /><br />Up past the Blue Mountains, where<br />Pennsylvania humps on endlessly,<br />wearing, like a crayoned cat, its green hair,<br /><br />its roads sunken in like a gray washboard;<br />where, in truth, the ground cracks evilly,<br />a dark socket from which the coal has poured,<br /><br />Somebody who should have been born<br />is gone.<br /><br />the grass as bristly and stout as chives,<br />and me wondering when the ground would break,<br />and me wondering how anything fragile survives;<br /><br />up in Pennsylvania, I met a little man,<br />not Rumpelstiltskin, at all, at all…<br />he took the fullness that love began.<br /><br />Returning north, even the sky grew thin<br />like a high window looking nowhere.<br />The road was as flat as a sheet of tin.<br /><br />Somebody who should have been born<br />is gone.<br /><br />Yes, woman, such logic will lead<br />to loss without death. Or say what you meant,<br />you coward…this baby that I bleed.<br /><br />Anne Sexton<br /><br /><br />Google for the sculpture "Memorial for Unborn Children" by Slovak artist Martin Hudacek.<br /><br /><br />And don't miss a rap-like poem. In YouTube, search for:<br /><br />Stand4Life Promo (Shawn Welcome - Civil War)<br />Acyutanandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06189135828140739543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442827238174603755.post-52732828102747541212017-05-18T06:08:54.804-07:002017-05-18T06:08:54.804-07:00What act, more than supporting an organization tha...What act, more than supporting an organization that is in the business of butchering babies will cause people to take Firefly, Avenger and other DVDs and throw them in the trash?kpolonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442827238174603755.post-4424118145583933332017-05-18T02:51:27.232-07:002017-05-18T02:51:27.232-07:00Whedon is just a product and a prisoner of his edu...Whedon is just a product and a prisoner of his education (son of a feminist mother). It's a shame because Dollhouse addresses humans owning and trafficking other humans in such a pertinent way. It would be great to have more art on pro-life topics: good literature and films. Most of what I've seen written from a pro-life perspective is pathetic.Alexandra Moldoveanuhttps://www.prolifepoetry.spacenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442827238174603755.post-78085686990004399852017-05-18T00:43:40.702-07:002017-05-18T00:43:40.702-07:00You down-play abortion to a mere matter of "c...You down-play abortion to a mere matter of "choice", which is a fundamental misrepresentation of what abortion actually is.<br /><br />Follow this simple syllogism:<br />P1) Killing an innocent human being is morally wrong.<br />P2) Abortion takes the life of an innocent human being.<br />C) Abortion is morally wrong.<br /><br />Judging by your response of "do what's right for you", I am going to conclude that you're a moral relativist.<br />If that is the case, you have no grounds for objecting to our objections of abortion; you're merely stating your own subjective opinion.<br /><br />Moreover, you label us as "religious freaks". Thank you for the ad hominem, are you finished with your logical fallacies? Would you like to have a rational discussion on the matter?Aidan Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06624604587897315007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442827238174603755.post-52595766768595989372017-05-18T00:02:21.064-07:002017-05-18T00:02:21.064-07:00"abortion-choice propaganda piece"
A pr..."abortion-choice propaganda piece"<br /><br />A propaganda piece for ... choice. So you can have an abortion, if you need. Or you don't have to have an abortion, if you don't want.<br /><br />Uh, I don't think you need propaganda for that. Its basically "do what's right for you". Not like "you'll do exactly what what a bunch of religious freaks want you to do", which is you guys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com