Urgently needed: Persons with a passion for life
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IN our mission to save mothers and babies from abortion, to refute the myth of overpopulation by the pro-contraception and sterilization groups, and to promote responsible use of sexuality, we are often referred to as “fanatics”.
The criticism could be intimidating to prolifers who want to be known for their openness and compassion and do not want to appear as irrational zealots. But if we, prolifers, are aiming to imitate the example of Jesus, then we know that such accusations sound very much what Jesus heard in the cross before he died. What then do we have to fear?
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Passion is an intense desire to give generously no matter what the cost. This kind of zeal gives us energy and courage to take our stand. Pro-abortion, pro-contraception and pro-population control groups know that if they can convince us that we are “wrong” to be enthusiastic about our cause, that we are just “fanatics”, they would have defeated us.
As pro-lifers we are seen as strange to the modern eye and out of touch with the times, that we are not practical, that we do not see the poverty of our people because they have too many children, and because we acknowledge the truth that abortion, contraception, and euthanasia are evil and a violation of the laws of God.
In answer to our critique’s bias – very often published in broadsheet newspapers or discussed in television paid talk shows, we must remember two things. First, it is not bad to be “extreme”. We appreciate people who are extremely skilled or virtuous, consistent and totally there. So if I am extremely pro-life, God must be pleased, right?
Secondly, passion does not mean irrationality. Our critics are equally “fanatical” in their own stand – using whatever means they can get and pouring in millions of pesos/dollars to accomplish their goals and programs – usually population control, contraceptive imperialism, and a continuing rape of our natural resources for the use of rich countries.
“Zeal” according to St. Thomas Aquinas, “is a necessary effect of love”. And it is love to which we are called. And it is with love that we persistently lobby in Congress to ensure that the so-called Reproductive Health Bills will not be approved—spending our afternoons from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Plenary Hall of the House of Representatives, giving our support to the pro-life oriented representatives, going from one congressman’s office to another to provide them with information on the evils of contraception and sterilization, as well the agenda of the population controllers.
So if you have a passion for life, join us in whatever way you can to save our country from the devastating effects of abortion, contraception, sterilization and the population control culture of death.
Call the Pro-life office at 911-2911/ 422-8877 to refer people who need counseling, to invite speakers for pro-life talks, or to get pro-life materials. Our Fax is 421-7147, email:life@prolife.org.ph and our website: www.prolife.org.ph.
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