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Duelo Prohibido El dolor no expresado del Aborto “Abortion is a reflection that society has failed women. Burke and Reardon clearly document this offense against women.” —Serrin Foster, president, Feminists for Life of America Click here to read this text in Spanish For more than 30 years, our nation has argued about abortion. In that […]
CHAPTER ONE: FOCUSING ON WOMEN Pro-lifers believe that the rights of the unborn child must prevail over the desires of the woman. In at least a few cases, this adversarial position has resulted in an exaggerated focus exclusively on the unborn child. A few pro-lifers even believe any effort to focus public attention on the […]
CHAPTER FIVE: SAMPLES OF THE JERICHO SERMONS IN THREE STEPS The following three sermons are intended as an example of a series of sermons which build upon each other to cover all seven steps of the JERICHO PLAN as previously outlined in the introduction. Because some people may not hear all three sermons, each sermon […]
CHAPTER SIX: MISCELLANY This chapter contains material suitable for publication in your weekly bulletin, “bits and pieces” for your sermons, and an assortment of thoughts which will help you to gain further insights into the needs of women and men in your community who are scarred by abortion. After an Abortion: Steps Toward Healing 1. […]
CHAPTER SEVEN: TESTIMONIES It is important to share stories of women who have had abortions with your congregation for two very special reasons. First, they help those who have not had abortions to better understand the pressures which women face and to have a more sincere compassion for those who have had abortions. Second, they […]
CHAPTER EIGHT: A CHECKLIST OF ACTION STEPS 1. Give a series of sermons on compassion, grief, and forgiveness, such as outlined herein. Review these points at least twice a year for the benefit of new members of the congregation and for the old members who didn’t quite believe it all the first time. 2. Keep […]
The Jericho Plan: Breaking Down the Walls Which Prevent Post-Abortion Healing David C. Reardon, Ph.D. Acorn Books, PO Box 7348, Springfield, IL 62791-7348 (217) 525-8202 Dedicated to my parents, Tom and Joan, who offered their children examples of faith, hope, and charity The Jericho Plan: Breaking Down the Walls Which Prevent Post-Abortion Healing, Copyright © […]
The Jericho Plan Breaking Down the Walls Which Prevent Post-Abortion Healing David C. Reardon, Ph.D. TABLE OF CONTENTS Frontpiece Who Should Use This Book? Introduction Defusing Tensions Our Long-Range Goal Adjusting This Material to Your Perspective An Overview of Our Approach CHAPTER ONE: FOCUSING ON WOMEN The Natural Order of Things Learning Our Lessons, Too […]
Introduction to The Jericho Plan No one enjoys preaching about abortion. Most of us would rather avoid it, because we know the abortion issue touches a deeply personal and painful memory for so many people in our congregations. But avoiding the abortion issue does not help anyone. People on both sides of the issue need […]
Who Should Use This Book? Our goal, in this book, is to promote the emotional and spiritual healing of women and men who have been scarred by abortion. While this text is specifically directed toward clergy, there is no reason for this message of hope to be confined strictly to the pulpit. Indeed, one of […]