The television commercials sponsored by the Humane Society of the U.S. are emotional tear-jerkers. How could the sad eyes of an abused or abandoned puppy not touch one’s heart? Visiting the web site of the Humane Society, I learned how dedicated “humane” people are to saving the animals.
But, what would happen if Lutherans For Life, National Right to Life, Americans United for Life, or any other pro-human life organization would try to run televised commercials of abused and aborted human babies? It has not been allowed. Abortion, after all, is “legal.” The abuse and killing of human babies is also profitable — even though it is biologically proven that human life begins at conception. Even though ultra-sonography gives us a window to the womb. Even though there is medical proof that pre-born babies feel pain. Even though the brutality of partial-birth abortion is documented.
The Humane Society exists to “rescue animals from disasters,” “outlaw puppy mills,” and “end euthanasia of pets.” This organization pleads with the American people to “Become a humane hero.” They remind us that, for 50 years, Jane Goodall has persisted in a battle to save the chimps. Even a caterpillar is valuable because, the Society says, “Size doesn’t matter.”
I am very fond of puppies. I like chimps. And, because I agree that size doesn’t matter, I am tender with caterpillars. Intentional abuse of any of God’s creatures is wrong. That’s why for 30 years, I’ve persisted in a battle to save the babies and bring hope to their moms and dads. So, here’s my question:
If it is appropriate to passionately and graphically raise awareness of the abuse of puppies, why is it not also appropriate to raise the same kind of awareness concerning abuse of human babies?
My worldview tells me that a human is the “crown of God’s creation.” Humans are called by God to be good stewards of the rest of creation. We are held accountable for the protection and care of God’s world and all that live in it. With this worldview, I maintain that all of life is safer.
From that perspective, it is a stain on humanity when many of the same people who defend a helpless puppy refuse to defend a helpless human child. It makes no difference if the person is a Christian or not. If a non-believer speaks up to defend a chimp, why would he remain silent when a child is pulled from her mother’s womb in pieces? If a non-believer cries out when a puppy is left untreated by a vet and exposed to the elements, why would he keep silent when an aborted but still living child laid on a stone-cold counter is left untreated and exposed without cover or comfort?
The Humane Society wants to “end euthanasia of pets.” But, where was their voice in defense of Terri Schiavo when her husband demanded she be euthanized? Where is their voice in states like Oregon where euthanasia is legal for those who suffer depression or battle cancer? Are not fathers, mothers, grandparents, uncles, aunts, brothers, sisters, and children more precious than pets?
The Humane Society defends the rights of our pets. It does not place the right of the owner over the pet. Why, then, don’t they join with pro-lifers who defend the lives of both mother and child rather than the rights of the mother over the child?
Heart-wrenching, graphic commercials of abused puppies leave a visual imprint on our minds and we are moved to compassion. Why, then, doesn’t the Humane Society also support a televised partial-birth abortion to move hearts and minds to compassion?
The public and impassioned plea of the Humane Society on behalf of innocent puppies rings in our ears. It is not considered strange or cultish. Yet, when those of us who are pro-human life make sounds of biological and reasonable sense, we are told to silence our “religious” views.
Might there be room for one more on the protected list of the Humane Society: the human child?
Seems sane and sensible to me. Does it you?
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