LIFE AT CONCEPTION ACT

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Life.  Many of us take it for granted and feel we are entitled to certain basic inalienable rights.  And we ARE afforded these rights (as per the 14^th Amendment to the Constitution). But there are many who are incapable, for a variety of reasons, of defending themselves against man-made "laws" that defy the dignity that God intends for them to have.  They are vulnerable to the "freedom of choice" that others claim to have, who step on the defenseless for their own purposes.  

I think that many people who say they are "pro-choice" don't realize what that means.  Essentially, according to current law, a woman has a RIGHT TO KILL the infant in her womb FOR ANY REASON.  Our current laws support LEGALIZED MURDER.  

There is legislation in Congress which was introduced on January 24, 2017 (S.231) entitled the "Life at Conception Act".  There's a related bill in the House of Representatives (H.R.681).  The purpose of the bill is "to implement equal protection under the 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States for the right to life of each born and preborn human person".

The term "human person" is defined as "each member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, including the moment of fertilization or cloning, or other moment at which an individual member of the human species comes into being".

Representative Alexander Mooney (R-WV) made these opening remarks to Congress on January 24, 2017:  

Thanks to advances in technology, we are now able to see the developing fetus in its earliest stages via 3D ultrasound.  This technology wasn't available when Roe v. Wade made abortions legal in 1974. If this technology had been available in 1974, do you think there would have been any doubt as to the humanity of the infant in the womb?  

View the stages of fetal development here:
http://www.parents.com/pregnancy/stages/fetal-development/first-trimester-images-of-your-developing-baby/

When the Life at Conception Act passes, we can finally see an end to 44 years of deliberate death and destruction of innocent human lives!  

OPPOSITION  

I know, someone is going to say, but what about the victims of rape?  Shouldn't they be allowed to abort this child who was not created out of love?  My heart is very heavy for women who experience this tragic act.  It happens to far too many women.  I am praying that women who conceive a child after being exposed to the violence of a rape crime will turn to the Lord God, Who will comfort them throughout their ordeal.  God promises to always be with you.  

"Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you." (Isaiah 41:10)  

I THINK IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT OUR SOCIETY SUPPORT VICTIMS OF RAPE. This includes the physical, psychological and financial support they need. It includes prenatal care and postnatal care, and legal resources to help them place their babies up for adoption, if they choose to do so.  

UNBORN VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE

Consider babies in the womb who are killed in vehicular accidents or as a result of violence to the mother.  Several states have laws that add a second murder charge... one for the mother and one for the unborn child.

According to data published by the National Right to Life Committee in 2014, 29 states have homicide laws that recognize unborn children as victims in any stage of fetal development.  8 states recognize the unborn as victims after a specified period (eight weeks or at the stage of viability).  Interestingly, ONLY ONE STATE (TEXAS) added this disclaimer:

The law does not apply to "conduct committed by the mother of the unborn child" or to "a lawful medical procedure performed by a physician or other licensed health care provider with the requisite consent."
http://www.nrlc.org/federal/unbornvictims/statehomicidelaws092302/  

There is currently state legislation pending in NJ which will REDUCE the number of abortions, by banning them after 20 weeks. According to National Pro-Life Alliance, "Sadly, this judicial tyranny has caused many pro-life organizations to limit themselves to pressing for limited laws to slightly control abortion in the more outrageous cases, hoping not to offend the courts.  But by passing the Sanctity of Life Act, Congress can finally put an end to this judicial tyranny once and for all."

With these limited laws, only a portion of the unborn will be saved. Many consider this to be a victory but it is an unpalatable compromise and by no means the goal.  My concern is that it is not setting the bar high enough...  Since God is on our side, shouldn't we strive to save ALL babies in the womb?   Don't you think that that would be more acceptable and pleasing to God?  

If we have faith, then nothing can stop our God, Who is Almighty and powerful.  We know that God can answer our prayers beyond our expectations. We should persevere in prayer (Romans 12:12).  If we all contact our Congress Representatives and and spread the word to everyone we know encouraging them to do the same, we CAN make the Life at Conception Act a reality!  

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Please call your Representatives and insist that they cosponsor and support S231 and HR681. We need to flood their offices with calls and letters NOW!

To find your Congressional Representatives, click here:
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members    

Please also contact Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan:

Senator Mitch McConnell
phone: (202) 224-2541
fax: (202) 224-2499
email: https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/contact?p=ContactForm

Congressman Paul Ryan
phone: (202) 225-3031
fax: (202) 225-3393
email: https://www.speaker.gov/contact 
https://paulryan.house.gov/contact/contactform.htm (Wisconsin only)

You can also sign a petition:

I sent my letters to my Congresswoman and Senators.  Won't you please join me?  Click here to see a copy of the letter I wrote.