Comments on: Infanticide for Unrighteous Mammon http://www.dennyburk.com/infanticide-for-unrighteous-mammon/ A commentary on theology, politics, and culture Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:54:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: » Celebrating the Death of the Innocent | Denny Burk http://www.dennyburk.com/infanticide-for-unrighteous-mammon/#comment-49364 » Celebrating the Death of the Innocent | Denny Burk Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:59:34 +0000 http://www.dennyburk.com/?p=3968#comment-49364 [...] week I noted a story in the Associated Press about a married mother of three who aborted her fourth child for financial reasons. The story was [...] [...] week I noted a story in the Associated Press about a married mother of three who aborted her fourth child for financial reasons. The story was [...]

]]> By: Ted Weis http://www.dennyburk.com/infanticide-for-unrighteous-mammon/#comment-49318 Ted Weis Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:12:03 +0000 http://www.dennyburk.com/?p=3968#comment-49318 May people discover that it's in these very situations that God proves himself faithful to those who will trust in Him and the principals in His Word. God specializes in coming through when times looks desperate (Isaiah 36-38). May people discover that it’s in these very situations that God proves himself faithful to those who will trust in Him and the principals in His Word.

God specializes in coming through when times looks desperate (Isaiah 36-38).

]]> By: Brian (Another) http://www.dennyburk.com/infanticide-for-unrighteous-mammon/#comment-49315 Brian (Another) Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:33:41 +0000 http://www.dennyburk.com/?p=3968#comment-49315 Sadly, I know many Christians who would see this as "unfortunate" but "maybe a necessary consequence". Stacey, I'm curious, as a counselor, how do you approach those that come to you like this? Well, I suppose they wouldn't first go to you, though, would they? Breaks my heart, too. BTW, Stacey, are you related to Joey by some fluke of nature (I'm a fellow Dentonian)? He was going to the Men of Valor study with us. More of a rhetorical question, I think, come to think of it...... Sadly, I know many Christians who would see this as “unfortunate” but “maybe a necessary consequence”. Stacey, I’m curious, as a counselor, how do you approach those that come to you like this? Well, I suppose they wouldn’t first go to you, though, would they?

Breaks my heart, too.

BTW, Stacey, are you related to Joey by some fluke of nature (I’m a fellow Dentonian)? He was going to the Men of Valor study with us. More of a rhetorical question, I think, come to think of it……

]]> By: Darius T http://www.dennyburk.com/infanticide-for-unrighteous-mammon/#comment-49305 Darius T Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:54:42 +0000 http://www.dennyburk.com/?p=3968#comment-49305 That story speaks to how ingrained the narcissistic hedonism is in our culture. The girl <i>knows</i> it's wrong, but she can't see past her own physical desires and needs. THAT is what Christ came to transform: enslavement to sin with no idea how to pursue good. That story speaks to how ingrained the narcissistic hedonism is in our culture. The girl knows it’s wrong, but she can’t see past her own physical desires and needs. THAT is what Christ came to transform: enslavement to sin with no idea how to pursue good.

]]> By: Russ Ware http://www.dennyburk.com/infanticide-for-unrighteous-mammon/#comment-49304 Russ Ware Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:33:25 +0000 http://www.dennyburk.com/?p=3968#comment-49304 This is indeed heartbreaking and yet another indicator that our culture is way off the beam on this issue. From a purely practical standpoint, in a democracy such as ours, the tide cannot be turned politically until it has been turned culturally. We have our work cut out for us, and I think we, who believe in the sanctity of life, need a radical change of thought on this. Call it retooling, repentance, revival, or just a good slap in the face. This isn't about politics anymore. That ship has sailed. At some point that ship needs to come back into harbor. But, right now we have to be about the hearts of those who go to the poles and make personal decisions in their lives. <i>At this point</i> is seems like the more strident our political voice and the more capital we spend there, the more we undercut our voice in the culture. I am praying for change... and it starts with us. This is indeed heartbreaking and yet another indicator that our culture is way off the beam on this issue. From a purely practical standpoint, in a democracy such as ours, the tide cannot be turned politically until it has been turned culturally. We have our work cut out for us, and I think we, who believe in the sanctity of life, need a radical change of thought on this. Call it retooling, repentance, revival, or just a good slap in the face. This isn’t about politics anymore. That ship has sailed. At some point that ship needs to come back into harbor. But, right now we have to be about the hearts of those who go to the poles and make personal decisions in their lives. At this point is seems like the more strident our political voice and the more capital we spend there, the more we undercut our voice in the culture. I am praying for change… and it starts with us.

]]> By: Stacey Duncan http://www.dennyburk.com/infanticide-for-unrighteous-mammon/#comment-49302 Stacey Duncan Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:28:44 +0000 http://www.dennyburk.com/?p=3968#comment-49302 Denny, As heartbreaking as this is, it is absolutely true. I am the receptionist at the pregnancy resource center in Denton as well as a counselor there, and we are seeing it more and more. We have become significantly busier over these past few months, and are seeing more abortion-minded women because of the economy. If these women who are aborting only knew that there is help available for them, services that can help get them through this current time of economic instability, and people who care. Thank you for posting this, and thank you for always posting about the news that pertains to the pro-life movement. Stacey Duncan Denny,
As heartbreaking as this is, it is absolutely true. I am the receptionist at the pregnancy resource center in Denton as well as a counselor there, and we are seeing it more and more. We have become significantly busier over these past few months, and are seeing more abortion-minded women because of the economy. If these women who are aborting only knew that there is help available for them, services that can help get them through this current time of economic instability, and people who care. Thank you for posting this, and thank you for always posting about the news that pertains to the pro-life movement.

Stacey Duncan

]]> By: Rick http://www.dennyburk.com/infanticide-for-unrighteous-mammon/#comment-49301 Rick Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:28:10 +0000 http://www.dennyburk.com/?p=3968#comment-49301 Breaks my heart too, Denny. Breaks my heart too, Denny.

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