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.
Women under 33 will be able to get a state funded abortion in 2014 regardless of their circumstances according to Israeli health officials.
Subsidized abortion in Israel was only available previously for cases of rape, abuse or medical emergencies. Also, all women in the Israeli army were provided one free abortion on request.
Despite the new funding, women will still need to get the approval of a state committee before being able to obtain the abortion. Abortion is illegal without the board’s approval; however, the board approves 98% of cases that are brought before it.
The panel, which recommended the change, said that they expect to see 6,300 government-funded abortions in the new age range in 2014.
The panel will not consider any rights of the father for the baby and minors do not need to have a guardian or parent’s permission to appear before the committee to obtain an abortion.
