Roe v. Wade<\/em>.<\/p>\nRecently, I read about the vandalism at Bethlehem House in Easthampton, Massachusetts where people of good will assist women and their families facing a crisis pregnancy.\u00a0 The words \u201cJane\u2019s Revenge\u201d and \u201cIf abortion isn\u2019t safe, neither are you\u201d were sprayed painted in benches outside the building and on the grounds. \u00a0The house itself was also vandalized.<\/p>\n
One of the most common criticisms levied against pro-life organizations is that they only care about birth, and not about women and their various needs.\u00a0 How come these vandals attacked a place where women receive all sorts of resources to help them not only with a crisis pregnancy, but other needs as well?\u00a0 This tell me that the heart of the issue is not taking care of pregnant women and women in need, but simply the unfettered access to abortion. \u00a0If you claim to be pro-woman, why attack an organization that exclusively helps women?<\/p>\n
I do not know of a single Crisis Pregnancy Center that does not also supply mothers with all sorts of items and resources to be a successful mother.\u00a0 Recently, my parish \u201cadopted\u201d a pregnant Ukrainian refugee.\u00a0 Through the goodness of parishioners and friends, we found her a place to live and to work, as well as a car.\u00a0 We secured a doctor and a hospital that would tend to her needs at no charge.\u00a0 We organized a baby shower, and have given her all the support she needs.<\/p>\n
To say that pro-life organizations or churches do not care about the welfare of women is to push an ideology that does not conform to reality.\u00a0 It reveals ignorance.\u00a0 It is but a talking head that repeats what it has heard others say.<\/p>\n
The Catholic Bishop of Springfield, Mass. wrote in response to the incident,\u00a0\u201cI was very sad to hear that vandals targeted Bethlehem House last night. \u00a0The messages spray-painted on the outside of the building appear to have one purpose and that is to intimidate the good people who depend on the assistance provided there, along with those who volunteer at Bethlehem House, whose sole purpose is to help women and their families facing a crisis pregnancy. \u00a0No matter where you stand on the issue of abortion, I pray all people of goodwill will join me in condemning this act and all acts of vandalism and violence against any group. \u00a0We are a people of life called to lead with love. That\u2019s what we will continue to do. Please join me in praying for all affected by this incident.\u201d<\/p>\n
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