Pro Choice?

This is something I have been struggling with recently. I can't really decide where I stand on the matter. On one hand, I think that people being able to choose how they run their life is a great thing and totally what our country stands for. On the other I don't necessarily agree with abortion. I think that it is important for people to ask the hard questions that come when trying to absolutely choose a side. The question I am always pulled back to is, 'If a 13 year old girl is raped, and becomes pregnant from it, should she have the choice to abort the fetus?' I think that the emotional toll rape would take on someone is worse than anything I have ever had to wrap my mind around. On top of that is the baby going to remind her of that terrible occurrence and make her think suicidal thoughts. I just don't know because I've never been in that situation. The thing I always like to keep in mind is the fact that it is not an issue of salvation. Anyone can enter into God's grace in the end. I do believe, however, that the way some churches handle this situation is terrible. I have seen the 'Christians' out on the road spewing hatred towards anyone that would even consider the thought of abortion. Pro Life is ultimately where I lean because I don't want anyone to die. I just can't totally commit to it because of the fact that I think there are exceptions to the rules.

In the end will any of our petty bickerings over meaningless problems really matter?

The answer is that we are called, as Christians, to show God's grace and love to everyone. Whether it is going on a mission trip, helping an old lady across the street or just spending time with a friend that is hurting. Jesus Christ would have spent time with those that are struggling the most in life whether they were Christians or not. It is our job to project the image of Christ upon the world and screaming hate at people doesn't work. It never has.

On a lighter note,
Lady Gaga's performance on the Grammys was excellent. Especially when she brought out Sir Elton John for my favorite song of hers, 'speechless'.