Third in a Series. Project Goals:
- Ask your pastor to preach about coerced abortion and post-abortion issues from a compassionate, Pro-Woman/Pro-Life perspective!
- Join the project and use the resources to encourage and help pastors and other church leaders to speak about these issues.
- Pray! Invite other church leaders and individuals to join this outreach.
During October, many pro-life individuals and organizations are participating in prayer, fasting, vigils, events and other community outreach efforts. This type of prayerful and practical outreach matters for babies, women and families, for a multitude of reasons.
The following and upcoming excerpts of Forced Abortion in America and Pro-Woman/Pro-Life prayers are reminders of what is at stake and why it matters.
This is the third in a series of excerpts from:
- Forced Abortion in America (downloadable versions include the flyer, fact sheet and 22-page report with citations),
- Pro-Woman/Pro-Life Prayers page (also available as a downloadable pdf),
The “Forced Abortion in America” excerpts are disturbing, yet important to read. They expose profound exploitation and human rights abuses associated with abortion, especially for women and families in vulnerable situations. (See “help” links below.)
For individuals and groups planning ahead for next year, reading excerpts of this report followed by prayers makes a good Lenten offering, prayer group project, personal devotion, etc.
FORCED ABORTION REPORT EXCERPT:
Man Sentenced to Prison for 10 Years of Sexual Abuse; Victim Had Abortion Out of Fear
A Philadelphia man was sentenced to 20-40 years for raping and physically abusing a young girl in his care over a period of 10 years, beginning when she was 8 years old. The girl said that when she became pregnant, she had an abortion out of fear of further abuse.
Parents Tie Daughter Up in Trunk of Car to Take Her for Abortion
The parents of a 19-year-old Maine girl pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault charges after they tied up and gagged their daughter, put her in the trunk of their car and drove her to another state for an abortion, The teen was able to escape from her parents in New Hampshire and call police on her cell phone. Investigators said race played a factor in the parents’ actions and that a rope, duct tape, scissors and a gun were found in the car.
Man Convicted of Raping Stepdaughters, Pro-Life Group Reports Abuse After Clinic Does Abortion
A Kansas man and his wife were convicted after the man raped his two stepdaughters over several years, resulting in four pregnancies and at least one abortion. His 11-year-old stepdaughter underwent an abortion at a Wichita abortion clinic, but the abuse was reported by a pro-life group after one of the daughters visited their office seeking the abortion. The abortion businesses allegedly did not report a case of possible abuse to authorities.
(Download the complete “Forced Abortion” Report.)
EXCERPT FROM PRAYERS PAGE
Pray …
- for all mothers, fathers and families facing an unplanned or difficult pregnancy, especially those who are facing abortion and those who are being pushed, pressured, coerced or forced into abortion
- for mothers, fathers and families who were involved in an unwanted or coerced abortion
- for those who are grieving or traumatized by abortion, especially those struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts or other problems, and for families that have been emotionally and spiritually wounded by abortion
- that all of us will accept the challenge to create a more authentically pro-life, pro-woman and pro-family culture and offer practical and compassionate support for mothers, fathers, children and all those at risk of abortion, especially those facing unwanted or coerced abortion
(Download the entire list of prayer intentions)
(Download a list of places to find help before or after abortion. Those being coerced can also contact thejusticesfoundation.org/cafa for immediate help.)
Prayer is powerful. Education is, too, because the truth will ultimately prevail.
We’d like to hear your thoughts. Have you shared these materials with your pastor and asked him to speak about these issues? What response did you receive? What is planned for the future?
