38th anniversary of Roe v Wade

Today is the 38th anniversary of Roe v Wade; the horrific decision of the U.S. Supreme Court making legal the killing of innocent life in the womb. In just our country alone during these 38 years it is estimated that between 40 and 50 million babies have been slaughtered. Abortions certainly did not begin in 1973 but they have been government sanctioned since that time. It is a statement of fact that America is a nation that authorizes the murder of innocent life.

Pro life efforts have made differences in both awareness and literally saving life. One by one victories are claimed by prayer warriors, side walk counselors, Crisis Pregnancy Centers, many faith based programs including dozens promoted and supported by the Catholic Church. Efforts by Knights of Columbus councils to purchase high tech ultrasound machines have saved lives.

Today in my home state of Louisiana a pro-life march took place in Baton Rouge. Many took place in dozens of states. Monday will bring about another national pro-life march in Washington D.C. These are great witnesses to the pro-life cause.

To demonstrate the battle that the pro-life movement faces read this little blurb from AP on how President Barack Obama marked this anniversary:


WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama is marking the 38th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark decision on abortion by calling the procedure a constitutional right he’s committed to protecting.

Obama also said in a statement Saturday that he remains committed to policies designed to prevent unintended pregnancies. And he called on Americans to recommit themselves to ensuring that, in the president’s words, “our daughters have the same rights, the same freedoms, and the same opportunities as our sons to fulfill their dreams.”

Obama said the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion affirmed what he called a “fundamental principle: that government should not intrude on private family matters.”

We indeed have a long tough battle. The law, which clearly kills life, has the full throated support of the President, hundreds of other prominent politicians and even some Christian faith traditions who have grown weary and now agree to go along to get along.

We need to continue to pray, to work and to support pro-life efforts.

It is a fight worth waging.

May God have mercy on those who continue to promote a culture of death and help us to change hearts and minds one life at a time.