Whatever happened to J.D.S.? (FL Disabled Rape Victim at center of Abortion controversy)**Update!

Various | 10-22-03 | cgk

[cgk]

I couldn't find any updates on this summer story (saga) on freerepublic, so I compiled what I could find as best I could.

I'm so happy that J.D.S. and her baby girl are healthy and alive! And it seems, she has family where she didn't before. Hopefully her mom and sister mean well, and will take care of the both of them.

Praise God for answering many of our prayers.

[cgk]

More Good News - ping!

(hope you all remember this story)

[Age of Reason]

In cases of rape, abortion should be mandatory.

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

Thank you very much.
I would like to see finds like this more often.

[cgk]

I strongly disagree. Why should a baby get the death penalty for the rapist's actions?

[Age of Reason]

Why should a baby get the death penalty for the rapist's actions?

Ask the rapist.

[cgk]

You're welcome. All the goings-on in Florida with Terri had me wondering what ever happened to JDS? I checked around and was pleased to read a happy ending in this case, at least.

[Coleus]

http://www.nrlc.org/news/2003/NRL09/babygirl.htm

http://www.reclaimamerica.org/pages/NEWS/newspage.asp?story=1356

[dangus]

Is this sarcasm? This is what you post to an article about a healthy baby being born, being the joy of a woman's life, and helped convict a man of rape who was probably a serial rapist?

[Coleus]

In cases of rape, abortion should be mandatory. >>>

Baby killing is wrong at any time. And if women are really raped (many make false claims) she could get treated at a hospital "before" conception takes place.

Don't tell Pam, her mom was raped and had her.
http://www.pamstenzel.com/

To God, life is sacred. "No human being is conceived outside His will. Even through circumstances that are sinful - fornication, adultery, or violence - He can cause something as precious and redeemable as a new human being to come forth. When life comes, it comes as a gift, never as punishment (Psalm 127:3).

Pregnancy, though seemingly an added difficulty, is in truth a reminder of God's ability to form good from evil, to bring forth life from love's grave. In his book, The Least of These, Curt Young describes pregnancy as an avenue of hope:

"When I see a pregnant woman, regardless of her circumstances, the first thing I recognize is hope, because God is at work with her. I want to help her see that. The baby is not a 'mistake,' even if her conduct [or the conduct of someone else] was. The Lord of Life has gained her attention and now compels her to think of things she may have feared or ignored throughout her life - the existence of God, the meaning of life, the nature of love, accountability before God. He is giving her an opportunity to know Him, to love Him, and to carry out the lofty privilege of bringing a new human being into the world."

Rape and incest are horrifying crimes. They need to be exposed and dealt with forcefully. Abortion is neither a deterrent nor a cure. It perpetuates the devaluation of the vulnerable and of all life. It perpetuates deception and violence. If we speak of justice, abortion is the greater injustice. If we speak of compassion, we must speak for life.

[FITZ]

In cases of rape, abortion should be mandatory.

In proven cases of rape, the death penalty should be mandatory for the rapist.

[cgk]

Ask the rapist.

Ask someone a question, about Life, who could care less about it?

Why don't we ask the victims?

Rape, Incest and Abortion: Searching Beyond the Myths

"it is commonly assumed that rape victims who become pregnant would naturally want abortions. But in the only major study of pregnant rape victims ever done, Dr. Sandra Mahkorn found that 75 to 85 percent chose against abortion.1 This evidence alone should cause people to pause and reflect on the presumption that abortion is wanted or even best for sexual assault victims.

Several reasons are given for not aborting. First, approximately 70 percent of all women believe abortion is immoral, even though many also feel it should be a legal choice for others. Approximately the same percentage of pregnant rape victims believe abortion would be just another act of violence perpetrated against their bodies and their children.

Second, some believe that their child's life may have some intrinsic meaning or purpose which they do not yet understand. This child was brought into their lives by a horrible, repulsive act. But perhaps God, or fate, will use the child for some greater purpose. Good can come from evil.

Third, victims of assault often become introspective. Their sense of the value of life and respect for others is heightened. They have been victimized, and the thought that they in turn might victimize their own innocent child through abortion is repulsive.

Fourth, at least at a subconscious level, the victim may sense that if she can get through the pregnancy, she will have conquered the rape. By giving birth, she can reclaim some of her lost self-esteem. Giving birth, especially when conception was not desired, is a totally selfless act, a generous act, a display of courage, strength and honor. It is proof that she is better than the rapist. While he was selfish, she can be generous. While he was destroying, she can be nurturing.

[Terriergal]

So are we saying now that abortion isn't the answer in the case of rape (or incest)?

[Terriergal]

Excellent. have you read Francine Rivers' _The Atonement Child_? Good novel for young adults/teens.

[Terriergal]

Why? And your smart comeback of "ask the rapist" is a copout. Why would the rapist, who seems by definition to be unable to make a good moral judgement, be able to answer this question?

[cgk]

I honestly have to say, yes, for me, that is the only answer. I know we can only work on this one step at a time. I've thought about this alot, and believe that a baby shouldn't be killed because of how it came to be conceived. It came from God before that. I wouldn't be able to raise a baby myself if I was raped, I think. But I would give it to a loving home that would love and cherish it like their own. I know there are homes like that out there; I read about them often.

[cgk]

No, I haven't read it... but I think you may have mentioned it to me before, as it sounds very familiar? I've *got* to get back to the library and catch up!

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[Dajjal]

BTTT

[EternalVigilance]

In cases of rape, abortion should be mandatory.

Tell that to my half-sister and her three beautiful children.

She was conceived in 1965 under almost identical conditions as this.

Fortunately for her, sickos like you hadn't gotten their tentacles into our institutions and corrupted them yet.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the heads up!