Christians' One-Sided Stance On Abortion

I get it, Christians are to protect the sanctity of life; and abortion goes against that. Unlike many Christians, I can see both sides of the abortion debate: While life is precious, I also believe that children should be born under the right circumstances. When it comes to the abortion debate, Christians are so one-sided. They scream pro-life, but do any of them consider why some women choose to have an abortion, such as: The risk of having a disabled child, or what about the woman who was sexually assaulted? Is it right to pressure her into keeping a baby born under hellish circumstances? Let's be real, it's a slap in a woman's face to pressure her to keep a baby that was conceived by terrible means. I'm aware of the popular statements Christians make, such as: God can take what was meant for evil & use it for good, or he can make beauty out of ashes. I know that, but how does that help that woman? Her genetic counselor suggests abortion because her child was found to have multiple disabilities. As she ponders the information, she feels she's not strong enough to raise a special needs child, so she does what's best for her and decides to abort the baby. Some Christians don't get how difficult raising special needs children are unless they've been through it. It's easy to criticize, but it takes effort to try to understand why some women feel like abortion is their only way out.

What about the baby who came into this world through rape? How is the mother going to explain to her child that their mom was raped and that's how (s)he was conceived? I didn't believe this until I found out, but: In some states, a rapist has parental rights even if the child was conceived through a violent act. Wow...just wow. What kind of mess is that? A rapist being able to see their child is forcing that woman to relieve that tragedy, and it's dead wrong. I don't stand for that.

Getting To Know God

If we want to know God on a deeper level, we must commit to a relationship with Him. When we invest time with God, he reveals those hidden secrets to us. 

Today’s Word: Loyalty

Loyalty should be reserved for those who have proven themselves worthy of being in your life. There wouldn’t be a need to cut anyone off if some people were careful about who they get close to. 

Thursday Gospel

 If we want to know God on a deeper level, we must commit to a relationship with Him. When we invest time with God, he reveals those hidden secrets to us

Pope Francis Criticizes People Who Have Pets Over Children

 Pope Francis Critical Of Those Who Have Pets Over Children

Who is Pope Francis to criticize people for having pets instead of children? Sir, have a global view of seats. If we're honest, some people shouldn't have children because many parents are deadbeats; they would rather be their child(ren)'s friend or some aren't in their lives at all. You can't bring children into the world & leave them to fend for themselves. What Pope Francis fails to realize is that some people have good reasons for not having children. One, some parents can't afford to have children. Let's be real, raising kids isn't cheap, especially if you want to give them a better life than what you had. Factor in sports, food & healthcare, plus private education and you're talking tens of thousands annually, which doesn't include higher education. Two: Depending on the parents' age & genetic background, the risk of disability is higher for parents with a family history of a medical issue. Some parents understand this and choose not to bring children into the world because of the high risk of their child being born with special needs, and because some of them may not be strong enough to deal with having a special needs child. This world is not nice to special needs/disabled people. There are some special needs/disabled people who live independent lives, but what about those who may always need help with daily living? Three, as the article says: Some people don't want children, and that's ok. Not everyone is obligated to have children. Yes, children are a blessing if they're raised right, but times are different now. Looking at the state of society, I told myself I'm not bringing children into this toilet we call the world. I have my reason(s), and they're not up for debate. Last but not least, some people enjoy the company of pets over children, did the Pope ever consider that?

Today's Thought

If you weren't pressed by anyone, you would pay them dust. The fact that some folks go to great lengths to make someone's life miserable will always say more about that person than their intended target. 

You can tell how much power you have over someone when they go out of their way to make your life miserable.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) January 11, 2022

Deion Sanders Shaking Things Up In College Football

 Coach Prime (Deion Sanders) is shaking things up in college football. Including Kevin Coleman, Jackson State has nabbed more top-100 players than 8 of 14 SEC schools (South Carolina included). The premise is that Deion wants to prove that HBCUs can produce top talent in the NFL just like the big schools. He's inspired other black head coaches to recruit talented players to their HBCUs. It's time for HBCUs to shine in athletics. Granted, athletes have the right to go to where they feel they'll get a good education & have the best chance of going pro, but it's something about talented black athletes going to HBCUs. I think he's aware that he's pissed off a lot of coaches from big name schools, and because of that...watch the hate fly. Deion Sanders has helped other HBCU coaches get recognition, and now more whites are attending HBCUs.