Abortion is Abhorrent to God’s Government!

Abortion is Abhorrent to God’s Government!



“For us murder is once for all forbidden; so even the child in the womb, while yet the mother's blood is still being drawn on to form the human being, it is not lawful to destroy. To forbid birth is only quicker murder. It makes no difference whether one take away the life once born or destroy it as it comes to birth. He is a man, who is to be a man, the fruit is always present in the seed.” (Tertullian A.D. 197, Apology 9:8)

“Whence women, reputed believers, began to resort to drugs for producing sterility, and to gird themselves round, so to expel what was being conceived on account of their not wishing to have a child either by a slave or by any paltry fellow, for the sake of their family or excessive wealth. Behold into how great impiety that lawless one has proceeded by inculcating adultery and murder at the same time!” (Hippolytus of Rome, A.D. 199 - 217; Refutation of All Heresies, 9:17.)


In my eyes, abortion is abhorrent! And I’m sure it is the same -- in God’s view! It is the convenience of ridding (killing) of a fetus growing in the womb -- no matter what trimester. The woman decides (for various reasons: embarrassment, fear) that she does not want to keep the baby, and instead chooses to abort it. In many countries it is allowable -- depending on their laws. In the United States (where I reside) it is by law (Roe vs. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 1973)

But is it right? I suggest that it is not; that it is a grave mistake. One that God emphatically forbids. The killing of children -- who cannot defend themselves -- is tops on God’s list of “no no‘s.” Historically, many societies -- including biblical history -- have been admonished; and even have mysteriously disappeared, due to this practice. One example were the Canaanites, who practiced child sacrifice, offering them to their idol gods. One of the main reasons why He gave their land to the Israelites -- promising that it would be a land of milk and honey!

Human sacrifice (including children) has been prevalent throughout the world -- in both small and large societies. Very abhorrent to God. He sees it as “playing God;” as out right murder; as evil; as repulsive … unlike His Character, and His Government: which is based on love and respect.

In today’s progressive, modern societies abortion is rampant. Nearly all countries take part in this practice. And the death toll is, incredibly, in the millions. And the main reason? Convenience! Here in America, ever since records have been compiled, hundreds of thousands of infants have been killed, by being aborted. All for the sake of allowing a woman to have a choice, to disregard a human life growing inside her. And due to the circumstance of her pregnancy, she decides to cast it aside; sacrificing it for her convenience.

In God’s eyes, there is no reason -- none what-so-ever -- why an infant should be “terminated:” The action that caused the impregnation has no bearing on the imminent assassination of the outcome: the offspring. It is a life; it is precious; it is one of a kind; it is created and owned by God!

What did the Early Church Say?

From: OrthodoxyToday.org:

Given the Christian understanding of the unborn child, it is hardly surprising that condemnations of abortion appeared early in Church history. Possibly the earliest is the pseudonymous Epistle of Barnabas, written in Alexandria, Egypt between A.D. 117-132. It states quite unambiguously: “Do not murder (Greek: phoneuseis) a child (Greek: teknon) by abortion (Greek: phthora), nor commit infanticide.” (19:5). Similarly, a Syrian Church manual known as the Didache (literally, “The Teaching”), written sometime before A.D. 140, gives the same stricture in the very same words: “Do not murder a child by abortion, nor commit infanticide.” (2:2:2). In both these early sources, abortion is condemned as the murder (phoneuseis) of a child (teknon), not a vegetative “fetus.”

Another interesting second-century condemnation of abortion comes in the form of a popular vision of hell known as The Apocalypse of Peter, written between A.D. 125-150. Many early Christians, like Clement of Alexandria, actually thought it was written by the apostle Peter, and so regarded it as canonical scripture. The Muratorian Fragment, written in Rome in the second century, even lists it among the canonical books, though with the proviso, “Some will not have it read in church.” Though certainly not written by Peter, the document does give a valuable insight into the belief of second-century Christians regarding abortion. The Apocalypse of Peter first gives us a vision of the torment of murderers being consumed by beasts and covered by worms (25), then immediately turns to those women responsible for aborting their unborn children:

“And near that place [in hell] I saw another strait place into which the gore and the filth of those who were being punished ran down and became there as it were a lake: and there sat women having the gore up to their necks, and over against them sat many children who were born to them out of due time, crying; and there came forth from them sparks of fire and smote the women in the eyes: and these were the accursed who conceived and caused abortion.” (The Apocalypse of Peter, 26.)

So, according to the Apocalypse of Peter, those guilty of abortion suffer next to common murders in hell. While this account is not inspired Scripture (and shouldn’t be taken literally), it does give us an important insight into common attitudes about abortion among second-century Christians.

You do not Owned Yourself!

Ownership is exclusively the right of the Creator to terminate, not the created. God is the Creator, the Designer, the Producer, the Director -- of the entire universe, and all that is within it. So if we (humans) decide to end a life -- whether it is after birth or before, we are crossing the line. God, and only God has the right to shorten a life span. We all die eventually; with a life span of approximately 90 years, He gives each of us the knowledge of how to care for ourselves in order to live a long and full life. He guarantees this! But we, as selfish human beings seem to want to be like God. To be able to rule and make decisions of life and death.

Life -- no matter what the circumstance -- begins at conception when two human cells converge in the fallopian tube, and immediately start dividing. And as it slowly travels down toward the uterus, it divides even more, until it reaches its target -- the wall of the woman’s uterus. There it divides rapidly during this first trimester (1st to 12th week). The baby’s brain, spinal cord and the main organ – heart will start forming. At the same time the baby’s legs and arm buds would have just popped up. Baby is still an embryo at this stage. However, during the 8th week your baby’s major organs will start forming, the heart will also beat with a rhythm. Arms and legs will start growing longer and toes would begin to form. Eyes will also pop up in the front and your baby will now look more like a human. During the 12th week, your baby’s external sex organ will be visible and can later find the baby’s gender.

Meanwhile, the woman realizes that she is pregnant … and chooses to abort the “thing” inside her. She made a mistake for whatever reason, and needs to ‘cover’ her “goof”, her miscalculation. She calls the hospital and schedules an appointment for the purpose of aborting the fetus. They advise her that it should be done as soon as possible … and she agrees. She is informed that “The Law” states that she has a right to terminate her pregnancy.

Inside her womb, the embryo continues to grow into a fetus, maturing steadily: all life systems are a “Go.” God assures that the creation of life is “automatic” -- all systems check out. This is going to be a healthy baby, at the end of the nine months of development.

But wait! It is the woman’s day of reckoning! She can still say “NO” -- “I want the baby to live.” Many around her give their opinions: some encourage her to go through with the abortion; others plead for her to let it live, and give it up for adoption.

Whom does she listen to? Well, it is the dilemma of American society. They voted for a “Law” that allows a woman to make a choice. That she has the right to decide what happens to her body. Others have taken the stance of protecting the “life” of the fetus -- who cannot speak for itself.




The procedures of the Abortion:

If she decides to go ahead with the abortion, these are the options and procedure:

During an abortion, the pregnancy is removed from the uterus. The options vary depending upon the stage of pregnancy. During the appointment, clinic staff will explain the procedure, risks, medications, options, and what to expect afterwards.

The Abortion Pill:
The Abortion Pill is an option up to 8 weeks LMP. Prescription is taken in pill form at the clinic. It causes the end of the pregnancy. Then 24-72 hours later, the woman uses another pill to cause the uterus to contract and expel the tissue. A follow-up appointment is required to make sure the abortion is complete. Occasionally more than one follow-up appointment is necessary. To use this method, women must live within 2 hours of a hospital. Some women prefer Medical Abortion because the process feels more natural and private; they can decide where they are when they go through the experience, such as staying home for the weekend. Side effects of the second medication include cramping, bleeding, diarrhea, nausea, etc.

Aspiration:
In the first trimester, measured usually to 13 weeks LMP, aspiration is used to empty the uterus. This first trimester abortion involves three main steps: (1) an injection to numb the cervix, (2) insertion of a soft flexible tube through the cervix into the uterus, (3) suction created by an aspirating machine or a hand-held mechanism to remove the pregnancy from the uterus. It is done in an outpatient clinic, doctor's office or hospital and takes less than five minutes to complete the actual procedure.

D & E (Dilate and Evacuate):
In the second trimester to the 26 week. Appointments are made for 2-3 consecutive days. On the first day, an ultrasound (sonogram) is performed to determine the size and position of the fetus. Then, the abortion procedure is begun by numbing the cervix with injections and inserting dilators into the cervix. Overnight these dilators gently expand, opening the entrance to the uterus. The next day, the cervix is again numbed, the dilators are removed, and the doctor uses special instruments to evacuate the uterus and remove the pregnancy. The final step is suction using the aspirating machine. In more advanced pregnancies, additional dilators are inserted on the second day and the fetus is removed on the third day. The medical procedure lasts about 10-15 minutes.

From the View of the Fetus … with an Angel

The procedure sounds routine and painless, but believe me it is not painless for the fetus. Imagine floating in a container of fluid, seemingly nothing in the world to bother you. You are being fed; you are being cared for; everything is coming into being. You are becoming a human being. The only sound you hear is the thumping sound of your mother’s heart. It is soothing and peaceful. You feel like dancing but you know you can’t. You feel like a fish in a fishbowl, wondering what would it be like on dry land. You see someone (or something) seated at your side … and you wonder who she is. You are amazed that you are able to communicate with her. She says that she is an angel and was sent by God to teach you all of the wonders of the universe and the world. That God places an angel with every baby that is conceived, and accompanies them through the nine month process of becoming a full fledged human being. You are comforted by her, and feel at ease with her soft voice and touch.

But what’s this? You are abruptly shaken when something -- a foreign object -- pulls you apart. The angel tries to comfort you, but it’s too late: Your body is wisped out of your only know domain; you are torn to bits. You are pulled into a bright, intense light … and you hear the chattering of sounds. Your arms stretch out, trying to touch the one who is causing this calamity; you gasp for air, for life. And you look to find for her: your friend the angel. And yes! She is still there at your side. She never left you; even though you are feeling the cruelty and vengeance of those that have disrupted your life as a fetus.

You reach over to take the hand of your comforter -- the angel -- and she takes you in her arms; and as you look down upon the scene … you see your broken body, discarded, like a dirty rag into the waste container. The bright red stains of your blood scattered everywhere. But you are now leaving -- prematurely -- with the angel of God to another bright light that you see up ahead: it is the lights of the Gate of Heaven. You are safe!


What is God’s Stance?

What do you think is God’s stance on this matter? Well, I can tell you that that question is an easy one to answer. He will always vote for “life.” He is a God of life. He does not and will not, relinquish His capacity as Supreme Creator of the universe -- to human beings. We do not have the right and the authority to take a life! He reserves that to Himself; and He does that through attrition (usually). Unless there is a very unusual situation: He may simply “shorten” a person’s life span. We do not own ourselves; God owns us, because He is the Creator: our maker!

So when an infant is conceived, God expects the process to go full term. A society that makes it a policy to sacrifice, execute, abort an infant is high on His list of extinction: The Canaanites, the Minoans, the Mayans, the Incas, early Polynesian cultures … and many more. Today, America and many European societies are in jeopardy.

If not for one thing! The true “Sacrificial Lamb:” The Christ, Jesus. God has come to earth and entered the human stream as a fetus; as an infant; as a child, then a boy; and finally as an adult. He became a Servant, a Representative, a Redeemer, a Savior of God. Humanity benefited from this action, by being -- born again! Free from the tyrant; the prince of darkness -- Satan! Although he is still with us in this interim time, before he is sentenced to hell forever. Yes, if it wasn’t for the Gospel of Christ, we would all be doomed to eternal damnation -- Separated from the Life-Giver! God!

God’s Information and Instructions are written in our DNA!

Is God’s Information and Instructions written in our DNA?


God is an entity that encompasses the entire universe; matter and non-matter that fills the vacuum of space; every particle of every object -- including people. But how does He disperse the instructions, the directions to build such wondrous creatures and objects. How does He form the intricacies of the human body; the marvelous shapes of nature. It is pure amazement that our world is full of brilliant wonders.

And the marvelous magic about this phenomenon is that the same laws that govern the billions and billions of stars and galaxies, that extend throughout the universe, also governs the tiny world of the cell, as well as the basic function of the atom and electrons that encircle it. God has created the universe basically with identical systems. So chemicals react the same way here on earth as it would at the far side of the universe. The integrity of all of His creations made according to His character and will.

Let’s take a look at life’s DNA. It is found in all living cells of nature. It is shaped like a ladder with connecting rungs, except that it is twisted in a circular shape -- as a double helix. And within the rungs are “codes” put there by the Creator that determines the nature of the specie, whether it is a cow, a rose or a human being. These codes are called DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid).

The DNA is found in the nucleus of the cell, surrounding the nucleolus. They are bunched together like telephone wires tucked within a container. Like strands of colorful wire, intricately coiled, circularly tied together to fill the space allowed . All protected by the cell wall, allowing nothing to enter unless it has the correct code. And if it does the door opens and a messenger delivers a request sent by the brain concerning another part of the body. All systems operating in an orderly manner, like clock work, automatically. With precision the body works at very high rates of speed nonstop, 24 hours a day.

God’s government works very similarly in a world that we never see and experience. The unseen world of heaven is active and busy: angels coming and going like busy bees; all reporting to the CEO; the Supreme Ruler; the All-Powerful -- OZ! (just kidding!) Life is based on His Character, and is an image of life in His government.

Our bodies (as well as all of His creations) are put together intricately and complexly according to His will and word -- and His Character. God is not a human being … but human beings are like God. We have a physical body that is finite and will only last a few years -- averaging 80 to 100 years. There was a time when mankind had a life span of nearly one thousand years. But with all that time, it seems that human beings got themselves into situations that went against the wishes and character of their creator. Therefore, He cut their life span by 90 % -- to where it is today. Not enough time to get ourselves into real trouble.

Our lives, our day to day activities reflect His character; all built into our character -- through instructions, based in our DNA. Whether we know it or not, He is within all of us. His “light” -- His Wisdom -- beams from within every atom, via particles called Quarks and Neutrinos, which dart in and out of the atom, as they travel through space undetected. Seemingly carrying instructions from a central headquarters -- I suggest that they are a tools from God’s Headquarters -- Heaven.

DNA is found in every living thing. And is chalked full of information of the miracles of nature. Just like our computers which operate on an exact system using codes based on a binary system that looks like this: 0101010 etc. Our body’s DNA operates similarly! Except that God uses four (quad) base nucleotide molecules. It is the genetic alphabet of life: A, G, C, and T: adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine. All codes are based on just these molecules -- arranged in a number of combinations -- creating all of the species of life in the universe.

I will not get into the complexities of the DNA system, as that is not my purpose of writing this book. My aim is to show you that there is an automatic system created by God and placed within life’s systems. And God is there observing every operation, as He is observing each and every one of us, by stationing Himself in every atom of our cells, within every animate and inanimate object on earth. He is everywhere! Ubiquitous to the utmost!

Life is amazingly complex, and we only scratched the surface in this chapter. Illustrations of God’s Character and His purposes are everywhere. Many of the articles in this book reflect His presence. Seek and you will find … His face (although hidden) is right in front of you. You may be blind of Him, but simply open your eyes, your mind, and behold you will see His illustrations, His signs, His face, His image -- everywhere!

Our Court System is a Reflection of Heaven’s System

Our Court System is a Reflection of Heaven’s


What happens when someone commits a crime and is apprehended.? They go to jail, then will have a hearing; face a judge, who will schedule a court date, sometime in the future. Meanwhile, either the defendant stays in jail, or is given a right for bail; which if he pays, would be freed, but must (should) seek a lawyer, to prepare for the court trial, by jury or by a Judge. Either way: he is given the right to defend himself.

Now, what does the court system has to do with God?

God created humankind in His image, and reflecting His ways and character. The court system is an Illustration of the battle of wills between God and the usurper; the accuser: Satan -- an Arch Angel of God's government: Lucifer!

In the larger scheme of things -- the cosmic, heavenly perspective -- God is the Supreme being in charge. He is the CEO, the Ruler, the King, the Father, the Judge -- the Creator.

In this scenario God plays multiple parts. He is the Judge, the defendant, and in a way, the Lawyer (in Christ, Jesus). The accuser, Lucifer (Satan) has accused God of being arbitrary in allowing a lost -- sinful -- human race the right to life. They had lost their membership in God's heavenly kingdom due to the sinful actions of Lucifer, who had usurped God's authority as ruler of the universe, and the entire Kingdom, by wanting to be God himself.

By influencing one third of all angels to go to his side. He simply ignored God, and setup shop on his own, announcing that he was taking over, stating that God was wishy-washy, not suited to be in charge and ruler of the Kingdom.

Here on earth we face daily criminal activities, such as: robbery, murder, rape, and other felonies; and when caught, all falling under strict laws of the land, instilled in us by the creator -- as part of His character.

The court system illustrates God's character and His heavenly court: The Courtroom: God's heavenly courtroom and angels. The Judge: God. The Jury: 12 members: representing the 12 tribes of Israel (meaning all of the chosen people or believers). The defendant or plaintiff: God. The accuser: Satan. The defense Lawyer: The Christ, Jesus. The Gallery of Spectators: The public (all of God' creations). The witnesses: Those elected to testify for or against the plaintiff. When the verdict is decided by the jury; the Judge reads it and states whether the defendant is guilty or exonerated. In this heavenly case: God is vindicated, but at the same time: the accuser is found guilty. And is sentenced to a fiery death, but confined on earth, for a time, until he is executed -- at the second coming of the Christ!

God's laws of the universe (or heaven) is written in the Ten Commandments, that all in his sphere -- His Kingdom -- must adhere to. Breaking one or any part of the commandments would bring separation or banishment from the Kingdom!

Lucifer was a usurper of such crime and was found guilty, and in turn, banned from heaven, to planet earth. But because he was also an arch-angel in charge of the domain of earth and all creatures dwelling on it, they too became tarnished with the same "sin." It became the "fall" of mankind. Angels and human beings fell out of relationship with the Life-giver; with the Creator -- God!

Earth became void of all life ... it became a wasteland ... but God hovered over the waters (Genesis 1).

Before the Fall

Before the Fall, God chose to create the human race simply because He desired a relationship with them. He missed them (as we here on earth miss our parents). He placed them on planet earth, and directed his Arch-Angel, Lucifer, to watch over them, support them and report back to the heavenly council table of angels in God's government.

But when Lucifer decided to run things his way -- it all ended! All that was done, in creating a race that followed the laws and rules of God's government, was lost. The human race under the representation of the angel Lucifer, had fallen with him. Lucifer was banished to the surface of planet earth. But he found that he was in charge of an "empty" planet.

God had a decision to make! Should He simple let His beloved human beings fade off into oblivion or allow them to return back into the "main camp." Back into relationship with the Father; the Creator.

God decided to re-create, refashion the earth and re-instate the human race. All the while the usurper -- Satan -- sat back and watched.

The Story of Salvation begins

The story of salvation begins here: all written in the Bible: the Jewish Torah and the Old Testament.

But Satan protested! He accused God of giving humanity a free ride: His affidavit read, "The human race committed a great sin and broke the laws that you (God) set-up! And now you are allowing them back into the Kingdom -- into relationship with you. you are breaking your own Laws, and therefore should not be trusted! you are arbitrary, wishy-washy, favoring, and should not be the Supreme-ruler of heaven."

Satan had a point! God's nature prevents Him from breaking His own Laws. But Satan was sure that He did. And thought, "Aha, I've got him!"

So Satan called for a trial. A heavenly court trial. god became the defendant, and Satan, accuser. But because God is the ruler, He himself, is also the Judge. The Jury are all of His creations: His entire righteous Kingdom of angels. They will also sit in the cosmic gallery as spectators and observers.

Here on earth, our court system is an illustration -- a reflection -- of the ultimate courtroom in heaven.

When we find ourselves accused of a crime that we know we did not commit. We obviously would want to defend ourselves. Therefore we would find a good lawyer.

God -- with His boundless wisdom -- decides to fix the problem in the only way He knows: take up the job himself. By coming to earth in His Son -- as the Christ, Jesus.

He understands that there is no one on earth that can follow every commandment of His Laws. The job would have to be done by himself. So he would come to earth as an infant.

He came to earth and grew up and lived with the human race, and was perfect in the eyes of his Father, as the servant (described by Isaiah); He would be all that the Nation of Israel could not be: the redeemer of a lost race (due to sin).

And so, the heavenly trial begins:

The Christ testifies and pleads his case for his Father. He states that the Father is true to His name; faithful to His promise; not arbitrary; the Keeper of Justice; Promoter of fairness and freedom of choices. That He is a God of life, of honor, of wisdom, of love.

The Christ discloses His Father's true character: as the All-Supreme ruler of the universe and all that dwell in His Kingdom.

He demonstrates that anyone or group who commits or is involved in a sinful act, could not part take as members of His Kingdom (which is pure, divine and totally righteous). He demonstrates this by being the Christ of God: by living on earth as a man (a God-man); and performing the many rituals called for as a sinless servant of God and His Kingdom.

By becoming the sacrificial lamb, as written in the Torah. By sacrificing himself: being arrested, beaten, nailed to a cross (made of a tree), pierced by a spear, left to die; by defeating death, and by rising again (in life), as the New Adam, the New Representative, mediator (just as all previous types of mediators) of the human race. And by doing so: defeating the accuser, and taking back -- as the new steward -- of the domain of earth, and all that dwell on it.

Human beings have been freed, and will be allowed back into God's Kingdom. God, the Father, has been vindicated, and continues to be Supreme-ruler of His Kingdom.

The accuser has been found guilty as usurper and as the deceiver. And is serving his temporary interim time here on earth for sentencing. He is free to influence all of mankind, who decide to listen to his lies and deception.

The verdict by the jury of the heavenly court, after all the evidence and testimony presented was reached: Guilty!

The Jury has been dismissed, the courtroom has been cleared. The defendant has been acquitted. The accuser has been confined to his cell -- but not completely censored. His will still has power in shadowing and influencing mankind -- but only for a short time.

Then he will be cast into the searing fire -- never to be seen or heard again!