United Church of Christ, Methodist, Episcopal, Presbyterians OK Abortion Funding

Life News ^ | 12/7/09 | Steven Ertelt

[wagglebee]

Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A collection of pro-abortion religious groups authored a letter today to members of the Senate that essentially places them on record supporting taxpayer funding of abortions. The letter expresses their opposition to the Nelson amendment, released today, to remove abortion funding from the Senate government-run health care bill.

The Episcopal Church, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), United Church of Christ, and United Methodist Church are the four mainline protestant denominations to sign the letter asking lawmakers to oppose the Nelson amendment.

They are joined by the Disciples Justice Action Center, NA'AMAT USA, the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, a pro-abortion group, The Religious Institute, and the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations.

The groups say their position is that there is a "social and moral obligation to ensure access to" abortions "at every stage in an individual’s life."

"Reforming the health care system in a way that guarantees affordable and accessible [abortion] for all is not simply a good idea—it is necessary for the well-being of all people in our nation," the religious groups wrote.

"Unfortunately, the House-passed version of health reform includes language that imposes significant new restrictions on access to abortion services," the letter incorrectly claims.

The groups call stopping taxpayer funding of abortions "an unfortunate contradiction to the basic guiding principle of health care reform" and a violation of the "moral imperative that unites Americans of many faith traditions."

It identifies the Stupak (and Nelson) amendment as the "selective withdrawal of critical health coverage from women" and "a betrayal of the public good."

"The use of this legislation to advance new restrictions on abortion services that surpass those in current law will serve only to derail this important bill," the pro-abortion denominations claim.

"The Senate bill is already abortion neutral," the falsely claim, adding that it "includes compromise language that maintains current law, prohibiting federal funds from being used to pay for abortion services," even though the language does not do that.

Jewish groups also signed on to the pro-abortion letter, including Jewish Women International, the National Council of Jewish Women, and the Union for Reform Judaism.

[wagglebee]

The author, Steven Ertelt, has changed the headline (I used the original). I have asked the moderators to change it to the new headline.

[Citizen Soldier]

God has definitely taken His hand off of America.

[Inspectorette]

Yes, Mod, pleae change the thread title. United Church of Christ and Church of Christ are poles apart in their philosophy.

[Responsibility2nd]

Thanks wagglebee.

Now I direct my umbrage to the author. HE writes for a Christian website. HE should have known better.

[SharpRightTurn]

“Mod: Please change and correct the headline ASAP.

Thank you.”

Agreed. Very misleading headline without the “United” in front of Church of Christ.

The churches of Christ (unlike the United Church of Christ) are about as conservative as they come. Also, they are autonomous congregations with no central governing authority that could make this kind of stupid decision.

[Happyinmygarden]

“Many of Scottish ancestry have been Presbyterians for several hundred years.”

My Scottish great-great-great (can’t remember how many) was the first pastor of the first Christian church in MA; his church and home still stand as historical sites; rather proud of that, even though I’m Jewish by virtue of my grandmother’s side of the house. Confusing sometimes.

[Always A Marine]

Yes, Mod, pleae change the thread title. United Church of Christ and Church of Christ are poles apart in their philosophy.

No, the mod should not change the thread title -- as it is cited verbatim from the source article!

My Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) is likewise poles apart from the apostate PCUSA -- but that just means we have a much larger mission field here in post-Christian America.

[Rosemont]

“My Scottish great-great-great (can’t remember how many) was the first pastor of the first Christian church in MA; his church and home still stand as historical sites; rather proud of that, even though I’m Jewish by virtue of my grandmother’s side of the house. Confusing sometimes.”

Wow. Only in America.

[sthguard]

The source has since been updated, thanks to a Freeper.

[Jemian]

LOL! I think there are more than the two of us who are PCA. I do feel a need to make a distinct distinction (!) because the PCUSA is so very wrong in what they espouse. It comes from the pit and smells like smoke.

[Jemian]

Hey, Bro! I’m glad to know you. Yes, I’m PCA, too, and I agree with you.

[stephenjohnbanker]

“Indeed. It is also a warm and loving church. Our congregation here in my small town is not very large, but it is enthusiastic and joyful.”

Mine is very much the same. We are only 126 in membership, but it is a strong membership. I’m glad that you have a great church. A bit of sanity in this crazy world.

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[stephenjohnbanker]

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[BnBlFlag]

These murderous bastards need an abortion - a post-birth abortion!

[afraidfortherepublic]

Disgraceful. May Jesus Christ save their souls before they perish.

[wjcsux]

These aren’t Christian Churches. They are simply Lib clubs that happen to hold meetings on Sunday.

[wjcsux]

I am another PCA member. I have been with the PCA since the PC USA started increasing their list to port in the early 80’s.

[Blue Collar Christian]

The Episcopal Church
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
United Church of Christ
United Methodist Church

And in so doing the signers disavow any pretense of being Christians.

I concur and pray the Christians in these churches get away from there.

Tithing in one of those churches would be the same as paying the tax imposed to provide abortion if this happens.