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Tiller Dead: "We Cannot Go Back"

It's happening all over again. The ritual that abortion providers go through when they learn that one of their own has been slain or terrorized by the anti abortion hate mongers. You're in your garden, or cleaning your garage, and you get a call from someone who is online. Then the phone calls begin...the disbelief, sobbing, remembering a very wonderful man. And eventually the anger. Although we are in shock, we are not surprised. Dr. Tiller has been targeted before and has spent most of his time defending himself against anti's at the clinic and in the Kansas government with several criminal complaints. In March he was acquitted of 16 counts of "failing to get a second opinion."

And many providers have noticed an increase in harassment outside clinics. So much so that providers have started Enough! Basta! Stop Bullying at Women's Clinics with a page on Facebook under that name. The group has raised about $2000 to put videos of harassment on the internet so that the public can understand the context of hate outside clinics. There is more information at the ACN website as well as a place to donate. To get directly to the FAcebook Cause page click here

If you are as saddened or as outraged as I am right now, make a donation, no matter how small, and share your feelings with your friends, co workers, and favorite blogs.

Beloved Doctor Murdered in Church

Faith Aloud Mourns the Murder of Dr. George Tiller

May 31, 2009

Abortion Provider Dr. George Tiller was murdered by a gunman who shot him point-blank while he was ushering in services at Reformation Lutheran Church in Wichita, Kansas.  His wife, Jeanne, watched in horror from the choir loft.

The clergy and members of Faith Aloud mourn the loss of this courageous, dedicated, and religious man.  He and his clinic had been the victim of violence many times before, yet he continued to provide women with desperately needed care.  As one of the few providers in the country for third trimester abortions, Dr. Tiller served many women who had planned pregnancies that had gone wrong.  He was deeply religious and his services to women and families at his clinic included the guidance of a chaplain.

"Dr. Tiller taught me so much about the spiritual concerns of his patients," said the Reverend Rebecca Turner, Executive Director of Faith Aloud.  "He was a kind, compassionate man who respected women and listened to them.   America cannot tolerate this kind of domestic terrorism.  We must put an end to the hostile rhetoric that fuels this kind of violence.  We must hold people accountable who bully women on the sidewalks of abortion clinics.  There is nothing "pro-life" about murder and nothing "Christian" about the hatred that fuels it.   My heart goes out to abortion providers all over our country who share in this tragedy."

Faith Aloud is an interfaith organization that supports women in all their decisions concerning problem pregnancies. 

posted by Lu

Faith Aloud

Sorry for the long delay between posts.  We wish we could write more often but all of us who post are also involved in many other projects. Please know that we want to continue to share stories, information, news and sometimes, our experiences with the wonderful women and men we serve.  The other day something new came my way that I want to share with you.

Many of our patients and their support persons express spiritual concerns about forgiveness from God for choosing abortion.  We as abortion providers listen to them and try to point them to their own clergy. If they have none, or are afraid to talk to their minister, priest, rabbi, or imam, we can refer them to Faith Aloud.  While Faith Aloud is Christian in orientation, members of other faiths or with no affiliation can still find comfort there. You can leave a message at 1-888-717-5010 and a minister will call you back.

Rev Rebecca Turner, the founder of Faith Aloud, has created a DVD that some clinics have on site so you can view it before or after your abortion.  If you have some religious or spiritual concerns, be sure to ask when you make your appointment if the clinic has this DVD.  Rev Turner also has a video accessible on youtube.com that you can access as often as you wish.  It's listed under Faith Aloud.  I'd like to hear your comments on this video if you care to write back. 

A few clinics even have a sanctuary for quiet reflection before or after an abortion. Some might have Bibles in English and Spanish as well as a Koran.  Before you make an appointment, you can ask if the clinic you are going to has a brochure addressing spiritual matters or a Bible if these items are important to you. 

Following are two Bible verses that Rev Turner pointed out and I'd like to share them with you.

Psalm 145:8-9

The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.

The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.

Romans 8:38-39

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Peace,
Lu