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by Dennis Wheeler
The "Sanctity of Human Life" is being celebrated this entire week with the emphasis and focus being upon restoring the choices that honor all humanlife.
Since 1973 more than 40 million babies have been sacrificed on the altar ofabortion. The push to legalize euthanasia and human cloning are also eroding the respect for human life. There are those who are arguing that stem-cell research is offering the best chance of a cure for Parkinson's disease. Yet, Dr. James Dobson reports that there is not a single documented case of Parkinson's disease or other neurological disorders being successfully treated with fetal stem cells.
As God's ambassadors in this world we must be willing to defend life with conviction and remind those around us that Christ came to give life...abundant life!
Thankfully, many are standing up and speaking out about the preciousness of human life. In Vogue magazine (October 2003) they reported that more Americans are choosing life! Their findings revealed that in 1995 32% of Americans favored unrestricted abortions. However, in 2002 only 26% of Americans favored unrestricted abortions!!
A recent Newsweek magazine poll revealed that a strong majority of the population believes life begins at conception or when an embryo is implanted in a woman's uterus.
You see - - as children of the Creator we have the opportunity not only to defend life, but also to point hurting individuals and families toward the Author of life. It is my prayer that during this new year of 2004 the Lord will show each of us how we can more effectively promote and defend human life in His name.
"I have come that you may have life...and have it to the full!" -John 10:10 (NIV)
He serves as the Senior Pastor with southwest Virginia church... a loving church family in Abingdon.
He and his wife Sharon have been married for over 27 years and are the proud parents of two beautiful daughters, one son-in-law, and two precious grandchildren, the second arrived arrived on the scene in September 2004!!
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