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DatGangstaStuff
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This was a conversation I was having with a friend of mine… He is pro-life but he says he hates kids (like he finds children to be lame, and etc.), is this contradictory?
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Liberian
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Dat Gangsta Stuff,
I don’t see a contradiction at all. It’s something like loving somebody while not liking him at all. The love that we are commanded to have for our neighbors is more an act of will than an emotion–a desire for the neighbors’ good. To be pro-life is to recognize that all people have a right to live from the moment of conception to the point of natural death. Whether or not one actually likes the people is a different matter.
Speaking personally, I cannot see how a person can fail to like kids in general. Certainly there are some brats, but I myself find kids to be generally a lot of fun to be around.
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1ke
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One does not have to personally like children to believe that it’s wrong to kill them. There is no contradiction.
Your friend is young, and will likely warm up to children as he is older.
Your friend is young, and will likely warm up to children as he is older.
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JezuUfamTobie
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I think it depends on how you’re looking at the concept of “pro-life”. Your friend doesn’t believe that abortion is ok, but he doesn’t embrace the entire pro-life worldview to its fullest. It’s kind of like love… a lot of people -say- they love other people, but loving someone well (never letting someone down, putting their needs first, performing acts of service, etc.) is much more difficult and can take a lot of time to perfect.
I wouldn’t say that to him if I were you, but rather pray for him, be patient with him, and be grateful that God has given him the grace to be where he is at right now. He is on the right road. With prayer, encouragement, grace, and consent of the will, he can reach the right destination.
I wouldn’t say that to him if I were you, but rather pray for him, be patient with him, and be grateful that God has given him the grace to be where he is at right now. He is on the right road. With prayer, encouragement, grace, and consent of the will, he can reach the right destination.
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Em_in_FL
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I think “liking kids” comes with age and interest… and has nothing to do with a “pro-life” stance…
No conflict…
No conflict…
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catsrus
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As an old fogey who has raised 3 children of my own,has 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandson, I do not like kids either.I never have.
I loved my own and liked them (most of the time - you can keep teenagers
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I love my grandchildren and greatgrandson but to be perfectly honest, small children annoy me in general. They are loud and messy.
Now that mine are all grown, and 2 of the grandchildren, I like them much better.
My attitude has no bearing whatsoever on my 100% pro life position. I have been pro life all my life, long before I became a Catholic.
I loved my own and liked them (most of the time - you can keep teenagers
).I love my grandchildren and greatgrandson but to be perfectly honest, small children annoy me in general. They are loud and messy.
Now that mine are all grown, and 2 of the grandchildren, I like them much better.
My attitude has no bearing whatsoever on my 100% pro life position. I have been pro life all my life, long before I became a Catholic.
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renee1258
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Even though I’m pro-life and love being a mom, I just don’t do well with other people’s children.
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