Numb.
I don’t know what to do?
Abortion. Is that the solution?
HELP!!!
RELAX: Grab a seat and start reading. This
book was made for you.
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Why this book is needed
The decision whether or not to terminate is a difficult one. None of us wants to make a
choice we will regret. At the same time we want to be happy with our choice NOW. How
can you decide what to do?
By examining all the reasons not to have an abortion, you may prevent later regret when
when you come across this same information. It‘s about more than just a choice—it‘s about
making
an informed choice.
Here‘s my challenge to you. If, after reading this book — all 101 reasons — you still
think that abortion is the best choice for you, then guess what? You can go ahead, knowing
that you were fully informed. And if I do happen to convince you, won‘t you be grateful
that you read this book?
Just think. If abortion is right, then nothing in this book should be able to change your
conviction of that. But, if abortion is wrong, won‘t you be glad you saw this first?
―You do not have to agree with me 100% in order to find one good
reason not to have an abortion. Each chapter is a good reason all of its
own.‖
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More reasons this book is needed…
My people are destroyed from
lack of knowledge
—Hosea 4:6
I wish someone had told me the
TRUTH
about how much this one
decision would affect so many
other areas of my life in the future
…I think I would have made a
different choice.
—
Sheila
F
OR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE
I
REALIZED WHAT
I
HAD DONE
…
If only I
could have seen this [TV program on
abortion] … before I had the abortion I
would have
NEVER HAD THE ABORTION
.
—Lana
If I had the right counseling and
someone to talk to me, to let me know
the risks involved, the mental torture,
the emotional scares that I have endured
all these years, I would have walked out
of that building that day without one
look back, but I didn't.
—Rhonda
Never did anyone tell me what the
ramifications would be, or what other
alternatives were available.
—Kathy
I know without a doubt if I had the
necessary information 30 years ago, I
would not have had an abortion.
—Yoli
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An open letter to all women who have had abortions
If you are someone who has had an abortion, then I extend my heart to you. I want you
to know that as strongly as I feel about this topic I hold absolutely nothing less than love for
you. You are not a bad person, and you do not deserve anything less than forgiveness, love
and joy. I believe in the best of people and that you did the best you could with what you
knew. Maybe you wouldn‘t do it again today (I hope not — yet it‘s still your choice!) but
yesterday has passed. It is a chance to write anew on your Book of Life.
While this book is dedicated to those who are considering abortion but have not gone
through with it, I realize that some women who have had abortions may also come across
this and decide to read it. While justice is served in God‘s heart, so is mercy. Seek that
forgiveness and the healing that comes with it. I‘m not certified as a post-abortion
counselor, but there are many good and loving people who can help you walk out of that
darkness. In the resources section I include some contacts that I hope may be helpful to you.
When we make a mistake all we can do is get up again. We can learn from it, and we can
help others learn from our own mistakes. Turn your face to the sun and the shadows will
always be behind you. These are simply a few thoughts from my heart, and I hope they
bring you a measure of comfort. Perhaps you yourself will one day write your own story in
a book, and, if you do, I would love to have a copy. God bless and keep you.
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Where do you stand?
Where do you stand on the abortion issue? This book is pro-education. That means it‘s pro-
woman
AND
pro-child.
Not everything you hear in the media is true. Ever thought about that? I mean, really
thought about it?
There are lots of different opinions. You already know that.
There are good people on either side of the issue. Wherever you stand you are probably
seeking the truth yourself.
There are difficult decisions to be made. No one said they would be easy.
When you have the facts you feel more confident. I wrote this book so that
you
could make
an informed choice.
The truth is out there. Waiting to be discovered. I believe there is such a thing as truth and
lies, right and wrong, good and bad. Open this book and discover the truth for yourself!
No one will blame you for making a mistake. We are all human and have all had our fair
share of mistakes. The idea is to stop hurting ourselves and others.
It‘s your choice. That‘s right. The decision is all yours, now and always.
Decide for yourself. It‘s up to you to decide what you take and leave from this book. Don‘t
just take my word for it. Make up your own mind!
You could probably list right now some reasons to get an abortion.
But, have you ever
thought about the reasons not to have one?
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If abortion is right...
If abortion is right…
Then it‘s a natural healthcare choice for women.
If abortion is wrong…
Then it‘s the destruction of the family, the little child and, ultimately, women.
If abortion is carried out on a female‘s body…
Then it‘s an elective surgical procedure she should have full control over.
If abortion is carried out on a separate person within her body…
Then it‘s a perversion of all we stand for as females and women.
If abortion destroys pregnancy tissue, a potential baby or blood…
Then this is all a lot of fuss about nothing.
If abortion destroys a developing baby, a child of God…
Then it‘s no wonder our conscience is pleading ―Stop!‖
If abortion is morally virtuous…
Then repeat abortions for birth control or sex selection are totally acceptable.
If abortion is not ethical or morally right…
Then it can‘t be justified for accidents either.
If abortion is an easy, simple choice with no lasting impact…
Then all those women with Post Abortion Syndrome are faking it.
If abortion is a complex choice with long term consequences…
Then it‘s time you read
101 Reasons Not to Have an Abortion: A Girls Guide to Informed
Choices!
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How to read this book - which one are you?
The Happy Clicker: The Happy Clicker just loves changing chapters and is happiest
when reading the book in the most random order possible. To become a Happy Clicker,
scroll down and begin randomly in any section, following the links as you go (sort of like a
choose-your-own-adventure story).
The Self-directed Adventurer: The Self-Directed Adventurer is a combination of the
Happy Clicker and Serious Student. She is happiest when given some choice but also a road
map. To become a Self-directed Adventurer, pick up your map in the
Table of Contents
and
find the right direction for you — the chapters that you resonate with.
The Serious Student: The Serious Student is pleased most by reading things in their
proper order from beginning to end, skipping nothing and never jumping ahead. To become
a Serious Student, open at the
copyright page
and read straight through from beginning to
end.
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101 reasons
not
to have an abortion
3
Reason #1
The benefits of
abortion are
outnumbered
A taste of what‘s ahead
believe that
The benefits of abortion are
outnumbered
(#1). Yes, I really do. You
see,
We know when life begins
(#2)
…and it‘s not at birth
.
It‘s not just a
bunch of cells!
(#9)
. Oh no, it‘s so much
more — really!
Abortion in the physical sense is also
abortion in the spiritual sense
(#12)
. I do
believe that
We are self-aware before birth
(#88)
, that
There is a plan
(#20)
and that
To
fulfill her plan your child needs to be born
(#21)
. I even think
There could be a soul
just waiting to come into your life
(#89)
.
But even if this is not your cup of tea, I
challenge you to see how
Maybe you are
pregnant for a reason
(#22)
or that
Being
young and pregnant isn‘t the worst thing in
the world
(#23)
.
Maybe all you can think of right now is
that it‘s your right to do whatever you want
with your own body. Well, that‘s your right
and I respect it. But I encourage you to go
beyond a self-centered mode and to see that
Abortion is about a woman‘s body,
but…
(#25)
that‘s not the whole picture.
Indeed, I even ask you to consider how
Abortion is selfish
(#74)
, though I certainly
won‘t condemn you.
No. Instead, I want to speak to that good
part of you, the noble part, the divine part
and I say to you,
Every child deserves life
(#66)
! Every child deserves a chance to
change the world! I offer that some of
You
might be aborting a genius
(#67)
and I pray
that even as
Your mom chose life
(#42)
that
you will
Do to others as you would have
them do to you
(#43)
.
Wow — are there really
101 Reasons?
Yes, there sure are!
My experience has been that
Most
women want support — not abortion
(#5)
and that frequently
Abortion is an
unwanted choice
(#6)
. That doesn‘t surprise
me since
No one likes abortion
(#7)
. But if
no one likes abortion, why do so many of us
have abortions?
One reason is that we feel unprepared.
You might be questioning,
Is abortion the
responsible choice?
(#47)
Or perhaps you
don‘t know where your parenting skills are.
I
4
So you wouldn‘t be a good parent?
(#48)
On
one hand,
Parenting is not something you
can ever be fully prepared for
(#97)
. On the
other hand, even if you could prepare for it,
Do you kill a child for their own good?
(#16)
How to read this book…
Do you have to read all of it? And in
order?
No way! Which chapters you skip and
the order you read them in are totally
up to you!
Another reason for abortion is not
wanting the pregnancy or relationship to be
made public. Yet, a full-grown baby isn‘t an
easy thing to hide. Instead, I dare you to
change your attitude to
Who cares what
other people think!
(#45)
I ask you to think
about what is really inside of you because,
ultimately, you are the one that is going to
have to live with it. I believe that
Going
against your value system might not make
you happy
(#44)
.
Another reason for abortion is more
practical, like, not having any money, any
support or any clue as to what to do if you
don‘t book that appointment. To you I
would say,
You are not alone
(#38)
, and
There are practical options to make things
work for you
(#19)
. I also suggest that
It‘s
better to be alive with one parent than dead
with two
(#24)
.
You might be thinking, ―I don‘t need
this book, I don‘t need this stuff… If I
choose to terminate, Planned Parenthood
will tell me all I need to know.‖ Being
gullible is not your fault.
You have been
lied to
(#3)
. And worst of all? The
Abortion
clinics are allowed to lie to you
(#4)
!
Yes, there are so many things you don‘t
see or hear in abortion clinics.
I
gnorance is
bliss, until you discover the truth
(#17)
.
The truth that
Your unborn child can feel,
taste, smell, hear and see
(#55)
or how
Abortion procedures are brutal
(#49)
or the
evidence that
The fetus can feel pain
(#53)
is often kept from women.
My friends,
Some things in life are
wrong
(#39)
. I believe that
God will
forgive, but there are still consequences
(#28)
. Even the abortion itself has
consequences.
Abortion carries risks
(#30)
.
That‘s not shocking, considering that
Abortionists are known to have bad records
(#62)
. When you consider that
Abortion
may affect your future fertility
(#29)
, you
have to consider the possibility that
Abortion is not safer than childbirth
(#31)
.
Finally, some
Women have died from
abortion
(#63)
. And that‘s not all.
Abortion may make you unhappy!
(#50)
Abortion creates secrets, suppression and
denial
(#51)
. In turn,
Suppression leads to
anger, depression and forbidden grief
(#52)
.
5
The reason?
Abortion isn‘t natural
(#72)
.
It‘s not something we were born to do.
Recognizing this truth,
Real feminists won‘t
ask you to kill your own child
(#84)
. No,
real feminists realize that we are connected
beings and that abortion lets women down.
I believe that
Abortion is a betrayal of
women
(#80)
because it kills a part of you.
Though unacknowledged, it‘s the brutal
truth that abortion also kills a human life. I
show that
Women know that abortion kills
a baby
(#27)
and even
Pro-choicers admit
abortion is killing
(#26)
. With those facts
in mind I make the case that
Abortion is
playing God
(#56)
and ask
Why should God
bless America when we kill His children?
(#57)
I don‘t think it‘s too big a stretch to
say that
Saving the planet starts with
ending abortion
(#58)
. You‘ve got to realize
that
You can‘t compare humans to animals
(#59)
. For some of you, understanding how
The Judeo-Christian heritage is pro-life
(#91)
may trigger your thinking about your
own religious beliefs on the topic. For
others of you who are less religious, the
reason
Abortion is not just a Catholic issue
(#90)
may be better suited for you.
One error in the way society sees
abortion is that we see the fetus as a
potential for a future child, something you
could have if you want, or not bring into
the world just as easily. But
Your baby
exists now, not in the future
(#10)
. Oh,
If
only you could see what she looks like
(#8)
!
Do you know that the only way you can
‗not have‘ this child is to take her life?
Why do we think that a human baby is
so disposable?
At what point is it too late to
abort?
(#13)
; I mean,
So what if the baby
isn‘t viable yet?
(#14)
For me, the basic fact
is that
A fetus is a human and humans are
persons (
#11)
. All persons deserve love, and
Abortion is not an act of love
(#15)
.
But how would you know that? I mean,
Counseling at abortion clinics is a joke
(#35)
.
Abortion clinics target you when you
are vulnerable and desperate
(#33)
and
certainly,
Planned Parenthood clinics are
not neutral
(#68)
. I also provide evidence
that
Planned Parenthood‘s beginnings were
unsavory
(#69)
.
Can I skip around as I go?
Absolutely! The reasons
are all linked and
hyperlinked
Planned Parenthood sells birth control
but
Abortion is not a form of birth control
(#73)
. They sell their product as a solution
but
Abortion isn‘t a quick fix
(#32)
.
Sell
is
the right word here, for
The abortion
industry is a business
(#60)
churning out
big profits from desperate women.
6
The fact is:
Abortion is an irreversible
choice
(#34)
. And it‘s not something little
either, like, choosing a new shade of hair
dye. But the issue has been colored by
words.
'Freedom to choose' does not tell
you what
you have the freedom to choose
(#36)
.
And
Right or wrong? It‘s all in the
words
(#65)
.
Think you‘ll get lost?
Don‘t worry – you can always come
back to here or the
table of contents
Speaking of wrong, here‘s another
wrong for you — rape. I believe
Abortion
after rape is a double tragedy
(#81)
.
Whenever we get into these tough cases it‘s
good to be reminded that
There are so
many couples who would love to parent if
you don‘t
(#82)
. Children with special
needs are another ‗hard case.‘ Yet
There is
still hope for your special needs child
(#85)
.
Likewise,
with
medically
indicated
abortions,
Abortion may not be medically
necessary
(#93)
in some cases. Consider if
this decision is your own or
Are you getting
an abortion for someone else?
(#40)
Is this
what you really want?
(#18)
You see, there is a possibility that
You
may regret your abortion for a very long
time
(#41)
.
The father might regret it too
(#83)
. After all, your baby is a product of
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