Matthew 19:18 ESV “And Jesus said, “You shall not murder…”
Editor’s Note: Throughout the scriptures, God has made it clear that shedding innocent blood is murder, and no murderer will enter heaven. In addition to the death of the unborn baby, abortion also substantially harms the women and many times, families, husbands, boyfriends and a whole sphere of relationships connected to and surrounding each abortion. Often, lifelong guilt and other social, relational, spiritual and even physical problems follow the murder of innocent babes in the womb. Pastor Jim Bakker believes that this issue, abortion, may be the single most significant issue that brings God’s judgment on this nation more than any other.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down an Arizona law that banned abortions after the 20th week of pregnancy.
The court ruled that the law violates the Roe v. Wade ruling that allowed babies to be killed via abortion. The ruling said that laws guarantee an abortion before a fetus can be viable outside the womb and most people consider that 24 weeks.
The 9th Circuit only applies to nine Western states and the only one of those states with a similar law is Idaho. A trial judge had ruled the law could take effect and that it was constitutional. Liberal pro-abortion groups had appealed the initial decision because they opposed any abortion restrictions.
The ban had included an exception for medical emergencies but pro-abortion groups claimed the ban still caused problems for women who might have medical issues.
