Changing hearts on abortion. What is the best way?

[Rosebud77]

I would say consider the mind of the priests and the bishops. Take their counsel, that is always best. Consider what Pope Francis said, “The Golden Rule also reminds us of our responsibility to protect and defend human life at every stage of its development.” (Pope Francis’ address to Congress in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 24) This rule is important because has a profound prophetic context: “All things therefore whatsoever you would that men should do to you, do you also to them. For this is the law and the prophets.” (Mt 7:12) Adherence to this rule requires continual self-conversion. Wisdom, wisdom, let us be attentive!

Wise words but that carry almost no weight here in Ireland now and in fact inflame the emotions even more.
There is huge anger and scorn here. eg that the Church forbids abortion but lets babies die (ongoing Mother and Baby home scandals)

 

[edwest2]

I am in the west of Ireland and I too disagree. Things have changed the last few years beyond all measure. Complacency is a false security

Life has become cheap and expendable and the new legislation which will come in ? I put a thread up on this a few days ago too.

If you are the only one and help one person, that is a great thing. As a person who tries to help others, I often do it alone. Again, if I can help even just one person, that is better than helping no one. Complacency is easy. Helping the other, our neighbor, can be done.

Ed

 

[Rosebud77]

If you are the only one and help one person, that is a great thing. As a person who tries to help others, I often do it alone. Again, if I can help even just one person, that is better than helping no one. Complacency is easy. Helping the other, our neighbor, can be done.

Ed

Wise words and what I have followed and lived all my life long. Thank you. Always the personal contact works.