When David fled from King Saul, he declared to Jonathan that there was but one step between himself and death (1 Sam. 20:3). He found himself at, a moment of truth. Sadly, there are many in our land in the same situation. But help is on the way.

 

A South Carolina bill requires women to view an ultrasound before obtaining an abortion. Is this measure constitutional? Yes. The documents & the principles upon which this country was built include an affirmation that the people have certain unalienable rights granted to them by God and among those are the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The reality is that Roe v. Wade is unconstitutional and abortion should be outlawed.

 

Should Christians be in favor of this requirement for women? Liberty must be guarded, but we must be protected from predators. Any measure that would protect human life is to be desired. This bill is a step in the right direction.

 

“Opponents called the bill ‘emotional blackmail.’” Such an idea is as absurd as it is hypocritical. Long have women been told that the living baby in their womb is nothing but a glob of tissue. But she must be as informed as possible when life hangs in the balance. Her own future emotional well-being is also on the line. Emotion should play a role. To eliminate emotion from the equation is to objectify a real baby. As the Jews in Nazi Germany were so objectified, such talk is truly Hitlarian.

 

Republicans were railed against for opposing an amendment to exempt rape and incest victims. Todd Rutherford asserted, “You are forcing her to relive the ordeal. You all are doing it to her once again.” Such arguments are only marshaled to confuse. If we followed that logic we would never have a woman testify against a rapist. Does one tragedy justify another?

 

Some pro-life advocates are concerned this bill will prolong the abortion scourge. A valid concern. But, this bill must increase our vigilance, not reduce it, as more women will know what they are about to do. As they see their babies, more will speak out that this curse might be removed from our land. Let us take this step. As we do, millions of unborn babies will take one step closer to life.