q&A with carmen

Question:
Ok leaving our stances against abortion to the side for a minute here… what happens to a child that’s been raped and now has to give birth to a baby they had no power to avoid? I’m talking like 10-15 year olds? Giving birth can utterly destroy their bodies for life if they even survive. Are we against this scenario for abortion as well? I’m truly curious, not here to start any beef.
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- Selena

Answer:
Rape is an evil crime. Murder is an evil crime. Committing either of these acts is evil in the sight of a Holy God. The situation you described is heartbreaking, but the emotional aspect of your story doesn't change morality (i.e. right from wrong). Murdering a baby in the womb is evil to God because you are destroying His creation. Understand that God chose that specific human life to be placed inside that specific woman for a reason (albeit your scenario is hypothetical - which is a problem in itself - I do hope you understand that everything God does is for a greater purpose). And while we may not understand His reasoning (because we are not God), who are we to say that He - the Creator of the heavens and the earth - is wrong? If you are having these types of thoughts (i.e. "I know better than God) - resist them - because that is the anti-Christ spirit! Placing your thoughts and beliefs above the Most High God is what Lucifer did - and its what got him kicked out of heaven. The beliefs of the secular world will lead you to damnation. Following the Word of God will bring you to salvation. That is the plain and simple Truth. I pray you chose the narrow path, Selena. God bless.

- Carmen

Reply:
I didn’t say I’m better than God, in fact I’m probably going to go to hell. I live the best life I can and treat people with as much respect as I can but I don’t know if it’s good enough. And people that think they are righteous usually need to work on themselves as well, no one knows where we will end up in the end only God knows. I just think making a baby suffer through child birth for a heinous act they couldn’t prevent is disgusting in itself. And anyone that believes this child should suffer, I will always be against. Sorry but this is the only scenario I believe abortion is ok.

- Selena

Answer:
When you say, “I think” and it contradicts the Word of God – you are saying that your thoughts and beliefs are more valid than God’s – that is what self-righteousness is. I did not share “my” opinion with you – I simply stated the commands and laws of the Most High God which can be easily confirmed by reading His Word for yourself.
 
You can also listen to Pastor David Lynn for more clarity on the topic. He even addresses your opinion on murdering babies who are the by-product of rape by sharing what God has to say about that situation. (see video below)
 
With respect to your assertion that “no one knows where we will end up in the end” that is simply not true. God says that “the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing” – but those of us who have repented of our sins and have placed our full trust in God - have been given a new life. We have been born again into His spirit and so we know exactly where we will end up because God tells us in His Word that we are saved from damnation– and He does not lie.
 
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
 
Your statement should read that YOU don’t know where you are going – and that is because you have not accepted God’s free gift of grace so you are still bound by your love of sin – that is why you reject the Truth that is right in front of you. 
 
“The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. But whoever practices the truth comes into the Light, so that it may be seen clearly that what he has done has been accomplished in God.”  (John 3:19) 
 
I do pray you will turn away from your sin and put your trust in the Saviour of the world. Yes, it is true that you will go to hell if you die in your sins, but until death takes you, you still have the option to choose the path that leads to eternal life. Use this gift of life to seek God while you still can. Repent of the evil things you have committed against Him and ask for His forgiveness. God is merciful and compassionate to the humble, but those who place their own opinions above His commands and laws will experience the fullness of His wrath. I pray you will act on this warning and look into the things I speak of today before it is too late - but that is entirely up to you.
 
Peace be with you, Selena.  

- Carmen