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A Few Words from Apollo's Students for Life
Is abortion murder?
The answer to that question has always been "yes"
for me. My mother taught me about abortion really is-
about the procedure, its aftermath, about how life develops.
But it wasn't until recently that the reality of abortion
hit me.
I've heard many girls says, "If I got pregnant, I'd
just have an abortion."
Their ignorance really amazed me. Didn't they know
that babies are ripped apart during abortions, burned in
saline, or positioned so their brains can be sucked out?
Didn't they know about adoption and how many childless
married couples are out there eager to have a new baby
become a part of their family? Didn't they know that abortion is
terrible and painful for the baby and the mother?
I realized that these young girls must not know. I had
to do something to educate these young girls. One day
while I was discussing the topic of abortion with my family,
I came up with the idea of starting a Pro-Life club at my
school. I don't really know how the conversation led
me to this idea,
but I think God had a little something to do with it.
Suddenly I felt as if I had been blessed with knowledge of
the facts and strength to tell others the truth.
My idea of Students for Life is to educate young girls about
pregnancy options, how life develops, the abortion
procedure, and current legislation regarding preservation of
life. I made a vow to myself that our club would seek
to educate and not to judge or discriminate. Many
people just do not realize there is a holocaust occurring that is taking the
lives of little babies! They think there is just this
blob of tissue in there with no heart, no human
features---but science can prove them wrong!
Call me an extremist, but I think dismembering children is
wrong! I just can't sit back and do nothing, so here I am
today---starting a pro-life group in a public school, and I
think that's a good sign. I am very grateful to our principal, Mr. Purcell for allowing us
to have this club and exercise our right for free speech.
I hope more and more people will seek to follow the example
of our club by getting involved in Pro-Life issues,
researching abortion procedures and legislation, and
reaching others
with the message of the truth.
Abortion is murder. It is the holocaust of our time.
Would you have set back and watched as Jewish people were
being led off by Hitler to concentration camps? Will
you sit back and ignore the silent scream of our nation's
most defenseless? Hopefully soon, we will all be so
ashamed that this evil crime against babies was ever legal
and it will be a black stain on our nation's history as is
the days of slavery.
Thanks,
Chelsea Freels
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Apollo
Students for Life participated in the Walk for Life,
held by Right to Life of Owensboro, which was held on
August 23, 2003.
The Ultimate Mission
Elaina Reid, Secretary
Students For
Life is a club with a mission: to inform people
about the truth about abortion and the alternate choices
that are available to mothers. This club will
hopefully make a difference in our community by
convincing others that abortion is wrong and that it is
never the only option. The sooner people realize
this, the sooner the homicide of innocent children will
decrease and, eventually, be eliminated.
Mothers, especially young
women, need to know that there are many choices other
than abortion that are less harmful both physically and
emotionally. If the woman chooses giving her child
up for adoption, she will not face the corporal injuries
or the severe guilt and shame that she would experience
with abortion. Supposing the mother wants to
pretend the pregnancy never occurred, she can have a
closed-adoption. This means that she will never
see the child again and no one will even know that it is
her child. On the other hand, she can also have an
open-adoption, meaning she will be allowed to meet her
child's adoptive parents and interact with her child
throughout its life. Another way to deal with the
pregnancy is to actually have and keep the child, as
scary as that sounds. The mother needs to be
informed about organizations that will help her to make
it through difficult times, such as Birth Right.
Daycare centers, as well as friends and family members,
are also available for assistance.
Reaching mothers who
might be considering having an abortion is important,
but it's also necessary to inspire everyone around the
mother and persuade them that abortion is wrong as well.
Fathers are often the deciding factor for a woman who is
contemplating abortion. If the father claims that
abortion is the best choice, then the mother is likely
to follow his advice. However, if he fervently
protests, most women will not want to upset the father
of her child by going against his will and killing his
own offspring. Parents of the pregnant woman can
be a huge influence on her, especially if she is just a
teenager; she will want to please her parents and will
probably do what they recommend. If they suggest
having an abortion, she can be expected to do so.
But this goes both ways: parents who are pro-life
can also sway their child to do the right thing.
As the secretary of
Students For Life, I hope to get involved in the fight
for life and make a change in society's view on
abortion. I want to bring my own ideas and
creativity to this club as well as hear the thoughts of
others who share my beliefs on this topic. Through
my own example, I hope to inspire others who are afraid
to speak out and to bring awareness to those who are
uninformed on the issue of abortion. I also want
to show love and compassion rather than judgment to
mothers who are considering having an abortion or who
have already had one; perhaps all they really need is to
feel loved despite any mistakes they may have made.
Showing consideration for mothers and educating them
about abortion may save a number of unborn children.
But if only one child is protected from murder, our
mission will be accomplished. With courage to
stand up for what is right, I know we have the power to
make a positive impact on our community.
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