Abortion Troubles

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First let me start out by saying I am male, not catholic, nor am I an observant jew.

I am asking this question, mostly because I dont know how to deal with the feelings I have.

I have always been opposed to abortion. I have never been involved personally with abortion, which is why I find this so disturbing.

Recently I have felt a need to address abortion, I get disturbed at work, thinking about the little children, and feel compelled to do something.
It is an overwhelming feeling when it comes, and I dont know how to deal with it. I feel like I need to get up and talk to everyone, but I dont know what to say.

I do not know how to deal with the feelings, they overwhelm me. I feel disturbed to the point that I feel sick in the stomach.

**And I wonder, why is G_D allowing this? I dont hold the girls or any particular person responsible, it is our failure as a society.

I too, fail everytime there is an abortion, but what can I do?**

Please help me.
 
algebra said:
First let me start out by saying I am male, not catholic, nor am I an observant jew.

I am asking this question, mostly because I dont know how to deal with the feelings I have.

I have always been opposed to abortion. I have never been involved personally with abortion, which is why I find this so disturbing.

Recently I have felt a need to address abortion, I get disturbed at work, thinking about the little children, and feel compelled to do something.
It is an overwhelming feeling when it comes, and I dont know how to deal with it. I feel like I need to get up and talk to everyone, but I dont know what to say.

I do not know how to deal with the feelings, they overwhelm me. I feel disturbed to the point that I feel sick in the stomach.

**And I wonder, why is G_D allowing this? I dont hold the girls or any particular person responsible, it is our failure as a society.

I too, fail everytime there is an abortion, but what can I do?**

Please help me.
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I’d suggest you get involved in some Pro-Life groups (e.g. crisis pregnancy centers). If you feel this strongly (which is great!) you should do something about it. If you are doing something to help, it will make you feel better.

God Bless
 
As I pondered your plea, two phrases from a weekend retreat from long ago came to mind.
  1. “bloom where you are planted” and,
  2. “make a friend, be a friend, bring a friend to Christ”
In your circumstance this could mean that there is someone with whom you are in regular contact needs your witness to deal with a problem related to abortion.

My advice: Observe carefully what is going on around you. Determine how these feelings about abortion apply. Act as a friend in bringing these two things together.
 
algebra said:
First let me start out by saying I am male, not catholic, nor am I an observant jew.

I am asking this question, mostly because I dont know how to deal with the feelings I have.

I have always been opposed to abortion. I have never been involved personally with abortion, which is why I find this so disturbing.

Recently I have felt a need to address abortion, I get disturbed at work, thinking about the little children, and feel compelled to do something.
It is an overwhelming feeling when it comes, and I dont know how to deal with it. I feel like I need to get up and talk to everyone, but I dont know what to say.

I do not know how to deal with the feelings, they overwhelm me. I feel disturbed to the point that I feel sick in the stomach.

And I wonder, why is G_D allowing this? I dont hold the girls or any particular person responsible, it is our failure as a society.

I too, fail everytime there is an abortion, but what can I do?

Please help me.
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The first thing you need to do is to find out where the person is coming from. Why does that person believe that abortion is ok? What are their core religious beliefs? If they have a religions foundation, find out the demonination and do the research on that denomination and attack it that way. Most people don’t know what their religion really teaches or why it teaches it. Study the Catholic faith’s teaching, would be a great start.
 
It’s wonderful that you are thinking about the precious pre-born children. You could find a local pro-life group. At this time of the year many counties are having fairs. Often you will find pro-life booths at the fairs with information on how you can get involved. My husband and I have worked at the Illinois Citizens for Life booth at the county fair for many years. Check your phone book for a chapter near you. Or, you could call the nearest Catholic Church (you don’t have to be a Catholic to get information) and ask if they can help you to find a pro-life group in your area. Get on-line and type in pro-life for your state. Don’t give up. The children need all the help they can get! Good luck.
 
Before I talk to anyone else, I need to figure out how to deal with what I am feeling.

I even feel silly saying this, but I am filled with a black sense of despair.

I can’t help but wonder, is someone trying to tell me something.

I dont believe G_D is talking to me, mostly because I find the notion of G_D talking to me slightly weird. I am a rationalist I believe there is an explanation for everything, no miracles and stuff.

Yet this despair its so dark, its not like me.

I am expecting my first baby with my wife in August (maybe this has something to do with that)
 
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I am expecting my first baby with my wife in August (maybe this has something to do with that)
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Could be… I was super sensitive about everything when I was a young mother. Not that abortion isn’t an issue to get oversensitive about. I’m just acknowledging that young parenthood can trigger new emotions and heightened anxieties, especially regarding infants and children in general.
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I feel the urge to say ‘my life for theirs’ to G_D, I would give my life for theirs.

I know it sounds extreme, but I feel that way, right now.
 
algebra said:
I feel the urge to say ‘my life for theirs’ to G_D, I would give my life for theirs.
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The Holy Spirit speaks to us in so many ways - you are being called to do something about this holocaust of babies, I will keep you in my prayers that you are able to follow this calling and save lives. 🙂

~Liza
 
As to acting on my feelings, I cannot because I do not know what I supposed to do.
For the moment I am more confused than anything else.
 
Expecting your first child is always an exciting time but is filled with so many hopes, expectations and even despair. You want the best for your wife and baby but there are so many things to think about. Don’t dwell on negatives but just thank God that you and your wife have this precious little one coming. Once you see your child you’ll never be the same person again. We just welcomed our newest grandchild 7 months ago and it’s such a pleasure to see and hold her.
 
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