What if you were rape

[tigger398]

I was in a store earlier today, and we were talking about our new gov, and he was all for him. I wasn't because I don't vote for pro choice. But The guy that I was talking to said what if it was rape. I still don't think I could do it. But what if. Is it ok ???

[swsavedbygrace]

I was in a store earlier today, and we were talking about our new gov, and he was all for him. I wasn't because I don't vote for pro choice. But The guy that I was talking to said what if it was rape. I still don't think I could do it. But what if. Is it ok ???

No I don`t believe abortion is ever ok. I do think it would be difficult for that woman .. but God is the one who gives life and takes it. God would have given the baby life .. and its not ours to take in my opinion. I would like to think that the woman would love her child once born .. but I can also understand that for some in that situation it would be difficult .. they could have it adopted into a good family that will care for it properly. Just my thoughts

[ladypeartree]

That is a very hard choice in many circumstances ..... BUT the child is not the one to blame so I think I would go with having the baby and putting it up for adoption if you couldnt love it without feeling angry etc about the circumstances of the conception.

It is easy to sit here and say that , however, and I do understand that different people cope with things in different ways .... what if it was a child / young teen that was in this situation .... would she still be expected to go through with such a traumatic experience

[Joshua-777]

I have heard an awesome quote a while ago from a friend.

Where the devil plants a thorn, God plants a rose.

Even if the worst circumstances happened to cause that child, that child is alive as soon as it's conceived. Though the baby came to life through something bad, the baby is still precious to God. We are not judged by our parents sins, I believe this is the same case.

[other one]

A very good friend of mine who is a very dedicated believer was of the opinion that one could have an abortion if rape was involved. One afternoon when the subject came up and his 14 year old daughter was around brought up this question from this daughter.

She asked her dad what part of the child would not be his grandson/daughter no matter how she got pregnant. She asks, "Dad, it's still your grandchild, how could you kill it?"

I think we both changed our minds that day.

[LeonaS]

That is a very hard choice in many circumstances ..... BUT the child is not the one to blame so I think I would go with having the baby and putting it up for adoption if you couldnt love it without feeling angry etc about the circumstances of the conception.

It is easy to sit here and say that , however, and I do understand that different people cope with things in different ways .... what if it was a child / young teen that was in this situation .... would she still be expected to go through with such a traumatic experience

This.

[nebula]

I've heard some testimonies of women who did not abort the child they were given through rape. It was actually healing for them to love the child.

No, two wrongs do not make a right.

And there are plenty of couples who would love to adopt the child if the girl/woman could not bear to keep him/her.

[swsavedbygrace]

I've heard some testimonies of women who did not abort the child they were given through rape. It was actually healing for them to love the child.

Aww that is special

[Nyoka]

I am against abortion but rape is very traumatic for a woman so I would not decry those who did opt for abortion. I would try to love and help them as they are so confused and distraught. I was raped and got pregnant from it and opted to keep my son. He became a real joy and frustration in my life. He was a real joy in that I came to love him for himself, watched him grow into a wonderful young man and have him come to me and hug me and tell me he loves his mummy. He became a frustration with all the things children do as they grow and then when they hit the teen years - when all they want to do is stretch their wings and fly. I will be ever glad I kept him but the first few years of his life weren't easy for me as I had to keep reminding myself and relying on God to remind me that is wonderful little boy was innocent and it didn't matter who his dad was or how I got him but that he was my wonderful little boy full of joy, laughter, love and frustration.

And loving him did give me healing to love again and trust again.

Edited November 9, 2010 by Nyoka

[swsavedbygrace]

I am against abortion but rape is very traumatic for a woman so I would not decry those who did opt for abortion. I would try to love and help them as they are so confused and distraught. I was raped and got pregnant from it and opted to keep my son. He became a real joy and frustration in my life. He was a real joy in that I came to love him for himself, watched him grow into a wonderful young man and have him come to me and hug me and tell me he loves his mummy. He became a frustration with all the things children do as they grow and then when they hit the teen years - when all they want to do is stretch their wings and fly. I will be ever glad I kept him but the first few years of his life weren't easy for me as I had to keep reminding myself and relying on God to remind me that is wonderful little boy was innocent and it didn't matter who his dad was or how I got him but that he was my wonderful little boy full of joy, laughter, love and frustration.

And loving him did give me healing to love again and trust again.