Any discussion of partial birth abortion will, by necessity, involve grappling with some difficult and emotional truths pertaining to this very controversial procedure. As the name implies, this method of aborting an unborn child requires incomplete delivery that is followed by a deliberate termination of life. The cold medical terminology that is used to explain this method of aborting a late term pregnancy does little to sugar coat the stark cruelty that this procedure represents. Dilation and extraction, or D&X, which is followed by intrauterine cranial decompression is the common medical description. During these procedures, the pregnant woman's cervix will be artificially dilated and the late term infant will then be partially removed from the uterus. At this point, the child is fully alive and only the head remains inside the birth canal. The term intrauterine cranial decompression involves forcefully inserting a sharp object into the baby's head. A vacuum tube is then inserted through the hole that was just made by the sharp object. This tube will then be used to suck the brain tissue out of the infant's skull and ending the child's life. The head will then completely collapse, making it easy to remove the lifeless body from the mother's womb. By anyone's standards, partial birth abortion represents a violent and barbaric method of pregnancy termination.
One common question that is generally asked regarding partial birth abortion is whether or not the unborn child feels any pain during this procedure. The facts strongly indicate that the late term infant's developing nervous system is indeed able to feel pain, therefore the answer to this question is a resounding yes. Those who have witnessed these procedures have testified to seeing an infant react dramatically when during this kind of abortion. In 2003, partial birth abortion became illegal in the United States. Lawmakers who supported this ban felt that the procedure was not only immoral and barbaric, but was never medically necessary under any circumstance. In fact the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003 called the procedure gruesome and inhumane. Long term risks to the health of mothers who undergo this procedure were also noted in the legislation. While the topic of abortion can usually illicit a number of differing views and strong reactions, this particular procedure seems somewhat less likely to cause division. Many who normally support the legalized termination of pregnancy do not condone this method of aborting an unborn child. In fact, many who are on the fence concerning this controversial issue choose to become pro life when they consider the facts surrounding this and other types of late term abortions.
The issue of partial birth abortion is a major part of the right to life debate. Anyone who is on the fence regarding this controversial topic can benefit from taking the time to look into what this procedure and other kinds of abortions actually entail. Those who believe in the sanctity of life may come from different backgrounds but they will generally have one thing in common, a commitment to the defense of innocent human life. One major uniting factor is the belief that human life begins at conception rather than at some later time as is argued by those who identify themselves as pro abortion. The 1973 Roe v. Wade decision by the Supreme Court is seen as a tragic miscarriage of judgment that has resulted in the intentional murder of millions of unborn children. Most citizens who oppose partial birth abortion may also favor a constitutional amendment that affords equal protection under the law for all unborn children.
The violent acts of protest that are perpetrated by some who oppose the legalization of pregnancy termination do not represent the views or actions of most opponents to legalized abortions. Those who truly treasure life do not condone violent actions for any reason, including as an act of political opposition. In addition to opposing partial birth abortion, issues such as the government funding of abortions and support of organizations that routinely counsel women to abort their children are usually opposed by those who take an antiabortion stance. A fervent belief in what the scriptures have to say about life is another common denominator among those who stand against this violent procedure. The Bible points to God as the creator of human life. "Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture." (Psalm 100:3)
If a woman has experienced a partial birth abortion, or any other method of pregnancy termination, there can be a great deal of grief to deal with for many years to come. Many women exhibit symptoms of post traumatic stress after abortions. This is particularly true if the woman later has a change of heart or whose belief system has completely changed since the event occurred. For these mothers, the forgiveness that is available through faith in God can bring great healing and needed peace of mind. Fellow Christians should also offer help and guidance, both to women who are considering abortion and to those who have already experienced a medically terminated pregnancy. There are a number of organizations and resources that can provide counseling, education and support for these women. A number of twenty four hour hotlines are also available. These resources offer immediate support for women who are contemplating this procedure as well as those who are grieving a past pregnancy termination.
One common question that is generally asked regarding partial birth abortion is whether or not the unborn child feels any pain during this procedure. The facts strongly indicate that the late term infant's developing nervous system is indeed able to feel pain, therefore the answer to this question is a resounding yes. Those who have witnessed these procedures have testified to seeing an infant react dramatically when during this kind of abortion. In 2003, partial birth abortion became illegal in the United States. Lawmakers who supported this ban felt that the procedure was not only immoral and barbaric, but was never medically necessary under any circumstance. In fact the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003 called the procedure gruesome and inhumane. Long term risks to the health of mothers who undergo this procedure were also noted in the legislation. While the topic of abortion can usually illicit a number of differing views and strong reactions, this particular procedure seems somewhat less likely to cause division. Many who normally support the legalized termination of pregnancy do not condone this method of aborting an unborn child. In fact, many who are on the fence concerning this controversial issue choose to become pro life when they consider the facts surrounding this and other types of late term abortions.
The issue of partial birth abortion is a major part of the right to life debate. Anyone who is on the fence regarding this controversial topic can benefit from taking the time to look into what this procedure and other kinds of abortions actually entail. Those who believe in the sanctity of life may come from different backgrounds but they will generally have one thing in common, a commitment to the defense of innocent human life. One major uniting factor is the belief that human life begins at conception rather than at some later time as is argued by those who identify themselves as pro abortion. The 1973 Roe v. Wade decision by the Supreme Court is seen as a tragic miscarriage of judgment that has resulted in the intentional murder of millions of unborn children. Most citizens who oppose partial birth abortion may also favor a constitutional amendment that affords equal protection under the law for all unborn children.
The violent acts of protest that are perpetrated by some who oppose the legalization of pregnancy termination do not represent the views or actions of most opponents to legalized abortions. Those who truly treasure life do not condone violent actions for any reason, including as an act of political opposition. In addition to opposing partial birth abortion, issues such as the government funding of abortions and support of organizations that routinely counsel women to abort their children are usually opposed by those who take an antiabortion stance. A fervent belief in what the scriptures have to say about life is another common denominator among those who stand against this violent procedure. The Bible points to God as the creator of human life. "Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture." (Psalm 100:3)
If a woman has experienced a partial birth abortion, or any other method of pregnancy termination, there can be a great deal of grief to deal with for many years to come. Many women exhibit symptoms of post traumatic stress after abortions. This is particularly true if the woman later has a change of heart or whose belief system has completely changed since the event occurred. For these mothers, the forgiveness that is available through faith in God can bring great healing and needed peace of mind. Fellow Christians should also offer help and guidance, both to women who are considering abortion and to those who have already experienced a medically terminated pregnancy. There are a number of organizations and resources that can provide counseling, education and support for these women. A number of twenty four hour hotlines are also available. These resources offer immediate support for women who are contemplating this procedure as well as those who are grieving a past pregnancy termination.
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