<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <!-- generator="Joomla! - Open Source Content Management" --> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"> <channel> <title>Justice under construction</title> <description><![CDATA[Heartbeat International - Holding Each Life Precious]]></description> <link>https://www.heartbeatservices.org</link> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:44:57 -0500</lastBuildDate> <generator>Joomla! - Open Source Content Management</generator> <atom:link rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" href="https://www.heartbeatservices.org/justice-under-construction/itemlist/tag/Significance%20of%20Life?format=feed&type=rss"/> <language>en-gb</language> <item> <title>The Significance of Life: A Reflection on Respect Life Month</title> <link>https://www.heartbeatservices.org/the-significance-of-life-a-reflection-on-respect-life-month</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.heartbeatservices.org/the-significance-of-life-a-reflection-on-respect-life-month</guid> <description><![CDATA[<div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p><i style="background-color: initial;"><span>by Rachel Deffenbaugh<img src="https://www.heartbeatservices.org/images/HeartbeatServices2/take_heart/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3820120.jpg" alt="Respect Life Month" style="margin: 10px; float: right;" /></span></i><strong></strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In honor of Respect Life Month, our attention turns toward the significance of the lives of unborn children and the pregnancy help mission to support women and their families.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The term "pro-life" is often used with varying interpretations, and frequently debated on social media. At the core of these discussions lies a fundamental question: what makes life significant? Historically, even what constitutes as alive has been central to pro-abortion arguments, with phrases like "blob of tissue" and "no proof of life" used to describe unborn children. However, advances in </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://acpeds.org/position-statements/when-human-life-begins" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">science have debunked these claims</span></a></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">, confirming that “human life begins at conception—fertilization.” Today, the primary contention is not whether an unborn baby is alive but rather whether their life holds equal </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">significance</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> as that of the mother.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As we observe these discussions on social media, it becomes evident that the concept of significance is subjective and varies from one person to another. Pro-abortion activists do not attribute the same significance to </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">all </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">lives. Their stance is measured subjectively, encasing the entire movement in fluid ambiguity. It’s not enough to uphold a viewpoint dependent on emotion (like anger or fear) or personal experience.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In contrast, those of us in pregnancy help assign meaning and purpose to unborn babies based on the belief that <a title="So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. - Genesis 1:27">all people are made in God's image</a> and that <a title="Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from Him. - Psalm 127:3">children are a blessing</a>. Furthermore, those of us in pregnancy help assign the lives of </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">women</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> with meaning and purpose, refraining from judging their past or present circumstances, guided by the same values. The pro-life stance is measured by scientific consistency and biblical truth.</span></p> <h3><strong>Shifting the Narrative</strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While pro-abortion activists increasingly target pregnancy centers to undermine the valuable work done for women, pregnancy help continues to emphasize the significance of life.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In addition to the biblical truth that assigns human life with meaning and purpose, another component that demonstrates the significance of life is reflected in the lives touched and transformed at every pregnancy help organization around the globe. Their mounting impact shows that life—when provided with support and care—has the potential to create a positive impact on our global community. This is why (together) we promote the significance of life because we have witnessed firsthand the power that love and unity can yield.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Instead of the pro-abortion narrative that says </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.heartbeatservices.org/careers-motherhood-and-the-lie-of-abortion" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">women are incapable</span></a></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">, the pregnancy help movement communicates the significance of life by coming alongside each woman </span><strong>to emphasize both the profound </strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.heartbeatservices.org/small-but-significant" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>significance of her unborn child's life</strong></a></span><strong> and her own.</strong></p> <h3><strong>Constructing a Foundation of Truth—Together</strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Those of us in the pregnancy help movement play a pivotal role in building a bridge to the redemptive and healing power of Jesus Christ. Each action we take—whether a phone call, a pregnancy test and consultation, a gospel-centered conversation, or a warm smile—contributes to this bridge. Pregnancy help is the bedrock of her support, offering compassion, care, and assistance symbolized by each piece of the bridge.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In the face of attacks from Big Abortion and its supporters, </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://pregnancyhelpnews.com/why-unity-is-more-important-than-ever-in-the-world-of-pro-life-ministry" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">unity within pregnancy help</span></a></span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is more critical than ever. The centers that tirelessly support and educate women and families understand the profound significance of life, and their entire existence revolves around upholding its value. Together, we are the builders of this vital movement.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As we recognize Respect Life Month, let us carry the torch of compassion, understanding, and unwavering commitment to the significance of every life. In a world filled with debates and differing perspectives, one truth remains constant: the value of each unborn child and the vital importance of supporting women and their families. </span><strong>We are the defenders of this cause, advocates of hope, and builders of bridges that lead to Jesus Christ.</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Our mission extends far beyond this month; it's a lifelong dedication to ensuring that every life is treated as significant.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">___________________________________________________________________________</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For more articles relating to the significance of life or personhood, please visit our news website </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://pregnancyhelpnews.com/component/search/?searchword=personhood&ordering=newest&searchphrase=any&limit=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">here</span></a></span>.</p></div>]]></description> <author>no-reply@heartbeatinternational.org (Rachel Deffenbaugh)</author> <category>For the Heart</category> <pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:18:01 -0400</pubDate> </item> </channel> </rss>