BUSH STANDS FOR LIFE, NOT DEATH: TERRI SCHIAVO
J. Grant Swank, Jr.
The consistency is there. It’s strong. It’s unbending. It’s characteristic of the President of the most powerful nation on Earth.
George W. Bush states to the world that life comes first and last. We are not a nation given to killing. We help, not harm. We are here on this planet to do all possible to keep mortals alive.
We are not here to make life convenient. Life is made up of triumphs and tragedy. Those who want only triumphs live in their fantasies. Those who confront here a spiritually damaged sphere are the realists. Those who are compassionate realists then join the President in championing life.
Therefore when it comes to Terri Schiavo, the President keeps to his ethic. It’s a biblical morality base. It’s what he’s known for. He has pronounced time and again that his position regarding life is to defend it. Therefore, he’s the pro-life President. If that relates to the unborn babies in females’ wombs, so be it. If that relates to the complexities of the Schiavo situation, so be it. Above all, life is precious and must be preserved by all measures.
There are countries bent on convenience as top priority. Therefore, if the disabled, crippled or weak get in the way of convenience, it is quite "ethical" to dismiss those human beings from the mortal family. In other words, there are those who discount completely, not only the traditional ethic, but the biblical ethic for their own immoral relativism.
Mr. Bush does not adhere to a immoral relativism. Being a professed Christian, his morality is not written by his own whim. His ethic is grounded in the Judeo-Christian divine revelation known as the Holy Scripture.
Therefore, without apology, the President reaches a very simple conclusion on the Schiavo matter.
Consequently, to the media in these crucial hours Mr. Bush states: "The case of Terri Schiavo raises complex issues. Yet in instances like this one, where there are serious questions and substantial doubts, our society, our laws and our courts should have a presumption in favor of life. Those who live at the mercy of others deserve our special care and concern."
". . .a presumption in favor of life."
Once that principle is whittled away at, then anything goes. Once that ethic is compromised, the nth is the end. Unravel one threat of that principle and death is at the close of that countdown. To begin the unraveling and not follow it through to its death conclusion is cowardly and illogical. Reason states that beginning with a premise should journey all the way to its conclusion.
However, keeping to that biblical ethic likewise leads to its logical conclusion — life.
Consequently, in this whole matter related to Schivao, it’s life or death. This is the stark reality confronting all who are aware of the complexities. Yet behind and above, to the right and left of the complexities, is a simple confrontation: life versus death.
Thank God we have a powerful President of a mighty nation who refuses to waffle, to compromise, to rationalize when it comes to defending all life. He remains firm in his conviction which means that life still champions finalities as long as he is President of the United States of America.
Thank you, Mr. Bush.
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The consistency is there. It’s strong. It’s unbending. It’s characteristic of the President of the most powerful nation on Earth.
George W. Bush states to the world that life comes first and last. We are not a nation given to killing. We help, not harm. We are here on this planet to do all possible to keep mortals alive.
We are not here to make life convenient. Life is made up of triumphs and tragedy. Those who want only triumphs live in their fantasies. Those who confront here a spiritually damaged sphere are the realists. Those who are compassionate realists then join the President in championing life.
Therefore when it comes to Terri Schiavo, the President keeps to his ethic. It’s a biblical morality base. It’s what he’s known for. He has pronounced time and again that his position regarding life is to defend it. Therefore, he’s the pro-life President. If that relates to the unborn babies in females’ wombs, so be it. If that relates to the complexities of the Schiavo situation, so be it. Above all, life is precious and must be preserved by all measures.
There are countries bent on convenience as top priority. Therefore, if the disabled, crippled or weak get in the way of convenience, it is quite "ethical" to dismiss those human beings from the mortal family. In other words, there are those who discount completely, not only the traditional ethic, but the biblical ethic for their own immoral relativism.
Mr. Bush does not adhere to a immoral relativism. Being a professed Christian, his morality is not written by his own whim. His ethic is grounded in the Judeo-Christian divine revelation known as the Holy Scripture.
Therefore, without apology, the President reaches a very simple conclusion on the Schiavo matter.
Consequently, to the media in these crucial hours Mr. Bush states: "The case of Terri Schiavo raises complex issues. Yet in instances like this one, where there are serious questions and substantial doubts, our society, our laws and our courts should have a presumption in favor of life. Those who live at the mercy of others deserve our special care and concern."
". . .a presumption in favor of life."
Once that principle is whittled away at, then anything goes. Once that ethic is compromised, the nth is the end. Unravel one threat of that principle and death is at the close of that countdown. To begin the unraveling and not follow it through to its death conclusion is cowardly and illogical. Reason states that beginning with a premise should journey all the way to its conclusion.
However, keeping to that biblical ethic likewise leads to its logical conclusion — life.
Consequently, in this whole matter related to Schivao, it’s life or death. This is the stark reality confronting all who are aware of the complexities. Yet behind and above, to the right and left of the complexities, is a simple confrontation: life versus death.
Thank God we have a powerful President of a mighty nation who refuses to waffle, to compromise, to rationalize when it comes to defending all life. He remains firm in his conviction which means that life still champions finalities as long as he is President of the United States of America.
Thank you, Mr. Bush.
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