S
Strider
Guest
I just came from the “Terri’s sub-forum” in the In the News Forum. Obviously, the posts are running very hot there. Emotions are high but under control
I have spent years in the pro-life movement and have studied and done research into the problem in the United States, especially its origins.
Making a very long and sad story short, our American culture has shifted its view of the value of human life from the “Dignity of Life,” to the “Quality of life.”
The Catholic Church in her doctrines and teachings always has and always will view life with the sanctity that comes from being made in the "image and likeness of “God.”
The religion of the elites of the country, and by that I mean the major media (press and entertainment), academia (all levels) and of course, the courts and a substantial section of our elected government officials is, in general, secular humanism which embraces “quality of life,” as the standard.
And there is always the attendant value of sex for sex’ sake, with abortion being just a convenient back-up if other means of birth control fail.
In a very small nutshell, that’s it.
Now the question arises, what to do abut it?
We have a rare opportunity, in the unfortunate and tragic incidence of Terri Schiavo, to begin turning this aircraft carrier around.
I have a few suggestions. I believe they are realistic and have a chance of some success, but it must be remembered that this situation didn’t come about in a day and it will not be changed in a day, nor is my list exhaustive.
All politicians are susceptible to pressure from citizens, especially those who vote.
I also believe that the majority of Americans are sick and tired of regal federal judges legislating from the bench. Pick one, an espercially eggregious one and enlist all of like mind to push for impeachment of that judge.
Grassroots operations are exhausting, frustrating and they work. Begin in your parish. Start a pro-life organization of some kind, any kind. Father doesn’t like it, he’s too busy? Involve so many that he can’t say no. All he really has to do is approve it, anyway.
The next is key and very difficult. The bishops must be actiuve, unified and involved. They aren’t susceptible to votes, but they are to the collection plate, especially now. Again, numbers will lead to success.
My last suggestion is one we can all try and may be the most important: public schools. It doesn’t matter if you send your kids to Catholic schools, homeschool or don’t have any kids in school, you pay taxes to keep their publoc schools in operation. You can attend and speak at and propose ideas at school board meetings. You can visit your local schools and sit in on classes. Here’s where we can have the most impact. Remember, “Quality” versus “Sanctity.” It’s the whole ball game!
It’ll be a tough and long battle, so gird your loins, grab your buckler (does anybody know what a “buckler” is?) and shield and get busy.
I speak at high schools and colleges. Sometimes, my wheelchair helps me make the “quality” point.
Ideas? Welcome one and all.
I have spent years in the pro-life movement and have studied and done research into the problem in the United States, especially its origins.
Making a very long and sad story short, our American culture has shifted its view of the value of human life from the “Dignity of Life,” to the “Quality of life.”
The Catholic Church in her doctrines and teachings always has and always will view life with the sanctity that comes from being made in the "image and likeness of “God.”
The religion of the elites of the country, and by that I mean the major media (press and entertainment), academia (all levels) and of course, the courts and a substantial section of our elected government officials is, in general, secular humanism which embraces “quality of life,” as the standard.
And there is always the attendant value of sex for sex’ sake, with abortion being just a convenient back-up if other means of birth control fail.
In a very small nutshell, that’s it.
Now the question arises, what to do abut it?
We have a rare opportunity, in the unfortunate and tragic incidence of Terri Schiavo, to begin turning this aircraft carrier around.
I have a few suggestions. I believe they are realistic and have a chance of some success, but it must be remembered that this situation didn’t come about in a day and it will not be changed in a day, nor is my list exhaustive.
All politicians are susceptible to pressure from citizens, especially those who vote.
I also believe that the majority of Americans are sick and tired of regal federal judges legislating from the bench. Pick one, an espercially eggregious one and enlist all of like mind to push for impeachment of that judge.
Grassroots operations are exhausting, frustrating and they work. Begin in your parish. Start a pro-life organization of some kind, any kind. Father doesn’t like it, he’s too busy? Involve so many that he can’t say no. All he really has to do is approve it, anyway.
The next is key and very difficult. The bishops must be actiuve, unified and involved. They aren’t susceptible to votes, but they are to the collection plate, especially now. Again, numbers will lead to success.
My last suggestion is one we can all try and may be the most important: public schools. It doesn’t matter if you send your kids to Catholic schools, homeschool or don’t have any kids in school, you pay taxes to keep their publoc schools in operation. You can attend and speak at and propose ideas at school board meetings. You can visit your local schools and sit in on classes. Here’s where we can have the most impact. Remember, “Quality” versus “Sanctity.” It’s the whole ball game!
It’ll be a tough and long battle, so gird your loins, grab your buckler (does anybody know what a “buckler” is?) and shield and get busy.
I speak at high schools and colleges. Sometimes, my wheelchair helps me make the “quality” point.
Ideas? Welcome one and all.