Dr. Tiller was a late term abortion doctor. He was assaulted twice, once in 1985 and again in 1993. His offices were bombed and he was shot in both arms. Sunday morning he was serving as an usher when someone shot him in the foyer of Reformation Lutheran Church.
Now let me be clear, I do pray and mourn this mans death. Dr. Tiller, who was 67 when he was killed, left behind a wife, 4 children and 10 grandchildren. Regardless of what we feel about his mans practices regarding human life, this is a tragedy. His families life will never be the same again.
I would be morally remiss, however, not to mention the fact that Dr. Tiller was one of only 3 (I believe) doctors who maintained a late term abortion clinic. This means that he performed them until the third trimester. I do disagree with his practices. I find them reprehensible. I am disgusted by them. I am equally disgusted, however, at the man who found within himself the audacity to assert lordship over another human persons life.
The tragedy here, friends, is the fact that Dr. Tiller was attending church services on Pentecost Sunday when he was killed. The people of his Church could have been trying to influence him to change his practices. Perhaps Dr. Tiller felt some guilt and remorse over his practices and was attempting to make a change in his life. How tragic would it truly be if this were the case? Here was a man who, if given the time, could have effected real change within the pro-choice community if he were converted and shown the errors of his ways. Now we will never know. His fate is now sealed, whatever that may be.
Tragically the pro-choice radicals in this country wasted no time in smearing and condemning the pro-life community. At The Daily Kos, mere hours after the announcement of this tragedy, had this to say:
"Today the rightwing domestic terrorists finally succeeded in assassinating Tiller."
-Dana Houle
Dr. Tiller was killed at 10 a.m. CST. This post at dailykos.com occured at 12:22 PST, mere hours after Dr. Tillers death. I think the tragedy here is how political rhetoric is covering the fact that this is a murder, plain and simple. This man's body wasn't even cold and the left is already ratcheting up their "anti-life" sentiments against us.
Let's be clear: the pro life community regards all selfish disregard for human life wrong. We who are against abortion should be against this as well. I would submit to you, as a Christian, that if you are not saddened by the loss of this mans life and the family who is now without their husband, father and grand father, then you may need to re-evaluate your relationship with Christ. Remember it is God's will that none should perish but that all should come to everlasting life. Jesus Christ died for Dr. George Tiller and I do not and cannot believe His sacrifice was in vain. He wanted a personal relationship with Dr. Tiller. I know Christ is heartbroken because of this.
Let us stand with this man's family, mourn with them, pray for them and stand up with one voice and let this country know that we are against all selfish and unnecessary loss and disregard for human life, no matter who or where it may occur. We might disagree with their practices and their views, but all human persons have the right to live their lives and it is not our place to determine whether they are worthy of life or death.
Our thoughts, hearts and prayers go out to you, the family and friends of Dr. George Tiller. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May His face shine on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord look upon you with favor, and give you peace. Amen.
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