Articles of Conscience – The Sanctity of Life
By Steve Deace
The trial of baby butcher Kermit Gosnell has raised awareness of the sanctity of life, and ignited a renewed vigor among the pro-life community to act upon the courage of our convictions. Already there are stories of even more potential Gosnells out there—one in Houstonand perhaps another in my own backyard.
This has led to a renewed discussion within the pro-life movement about tactics and strategy. For example, Arizona Congressman Trent Franks, a previous guest on our nationally-syndicated radio show, is championing a bill that would ban killing children in Washington, D.C. after 20 weeks when accepted science states the unborn person feels pain. Another previous guest on our radio program, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, is a proponent of “personhood” legislation. Two of his fellow senators, Ted Cruz of Texas and Mike Lee of Utah, are calling for national hearings on late-term abortions to prevent anymore Gosnells.
In light of these developments, and because of the many questions as a result of the expansion of our radio show into many new markets, I am compelled to provide my “articles of conscience” when it comes to the life issue to clarify any confusion and define why I believe what I believe.
