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With abortion, there is no ambiguity: the infant committed no crime; the Bible condemns child sacrifice; and Scripture is clear that the life of the soul starts at conception. Look no further than the Annunciation. | With abortion, there is no ambiguity: the infant committed no crime; the Bible condemns child sacrifice; and Scripture is clear that the life of the soul starts at conception. Look no further than the Annunciation. | ||
== Out of Pride or Fear? == | |||
I'm looking at the corrupt world around me, and I ponder its cause. Indeed, it is a sinful world, built upon the threefold sins of Adam and Eve, lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh, and pride. | |||
I wonder though, how much of our world is built on fear? | |||
Humans loathe uncertainty | |||
> corruption: getting along for fear of job? | |||
> self-defense | |||
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Ultimately, God condemns fear, for it denies him. As head usher at our church, I am responsible for the safety of attendees at Mass, the priests, the choir and the faithful. Now and then we receive security warnings for DC area Christian institutions, of which the Catholic Church is the most visible. We practice vigilance. The thought creeps in of what I would do were there an attack. All hesitation disperses with a simple glance upon the Cross. | |||
(Yes, my protestant friends, Christ was crucified.) | |||