Another one of those lame topics, as sumone2 (how many sumones
are there really???) had said, what is the real question?!
How about I throw this in: Would a parent attempt to repair a
damage child, or would a parent just simply say, what God has given
me, I will accept it in whole?
In simple practical terms, if a child can be born with simple
defects like a hair-lip, or more serious ailments like a hole in
the heart. Do we then say, because God has given me this child, the
way it is, I will accept it as it is?
.... or do we attempt to correct it....??
therefore, taking away all healthy children..... should we then
abort a really sick child knowing that the child will either NOT
survive or have a miserable life throughout his living years?
one more thing....
if, according to Christian doctrines, all children who die as
children will go to heaven.... wouldn't this be a more realistic
approach?
.... but as someone else had said.... this is a very
controversial topic. Let's hope that none of us have to face this
question.
.... I am glad I didn't have to come to a point of decision on
this issue.
Of course it is the responsibility of the parent to repair the
damage child. The issue here is the life is not belong to us, we
should not decide on someone's life or death, not even our own, it
is belong to God.
I am not sure which Christian doctrine you are refering to, but
Catholic believe that unborn babies will not go to heaven as they
die in original sin, which is only removed during baptism, however
as I heard that since they have no fault of their own, they will go
to highest part of hell called 'limbo'.
And like you, I also hope and pray that none of us will have to
make this tough decision in our life. Because if we are not strong
enough to take the burden, it may cost us our relationship with
God.
