Exodus 20:13 is simple in what it says:
Thou shalt not kill.
Now many take this to be kill anyone since the Hebrew could
be interpreted as causing death from carelessness or neglect. The CJB actually
uses “murder” so why does the KJV use kill? Well kill meant murder in 1610 and
therefore through the changes in the English language have made the 6th
commandment the most misused commandment by pacifists because of the KJV, where
most other translations have been updated to murder.
So is abortion murder? Well one could argue it is second
degree murder or even first degree because of the forethought required to have
an abortion, but it comes down to morals. Do you believe the life is started at
conception or when the chord is cut or when it can survive outside the womb? It’s
ironic that the same government that allows abortion will charge a person with “murder”
if they kill a wanted fetus.
The morality is complex and the legalization is difficult to
justify when you look at a child as a life. I was pro-choice before my daughter
was born, but flipped at her birth knowing we almost aborted her! She would not
be if it was not for a decision to get married verse taking the easy path.
Now I am ardent pro-life, but with a choice slant. I
understand I cannot reason someone into thinking a fetus is a life, but I do
believe the person getting the abortion should have the opportunity to know
that the life they may end is special. So while I believe abortion should be
legal, it should also be informed and the person should have a 10 day waiting
period. Also, on demand is wrong and should stop after 2 months. Something is
wrong if it takes you 5 to 7 months to realize you are with child!
Also, recently the horror of harvesting fetus tissues has
come to light. This is horrific that an organization that is there for the
woman has a profit motive to end a woman’s pregnancy. The line has been crossed
in decency and this practice must end. I still say keep it legal, privately
funded and safe but also with informed consent. Also, if the baby’s parts are
to be harvested, 100% of the revenue goes to a charity of the mother’s choice
outside the clinic.
Ironically the Clinton Administration had the best idea on
abortion to make it “safe, legal and rare”.