Abortion Euphemisms

Euphemism: The substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant. (Src. Merriam Webster Dictionary) 

Euphemism		Should be…	Why?
Pro-choice		Pro-death	A person who opposes abortion is "pro-life." Should not a person with the opposite viewpoint be labeled "pro-death?" An abortion always results in the death of the baby.
Pro-choice		Pro-death	Another argument Why use "choice?" Whose choice is it? The pregnant mother may choose abortion because she wants to rid herself of the pregnancy. The abortionist and the abortion clinic may choose abortion because they are engaged in this for-profit business. But, the unborn baby is never given a choice. Most of us are grateful our mothers did not abort us. Our choice now is life. Why take the choice for life away from an unborn baby merely because he or she is weak and cannot speak?
"Perform" abortion		Commit abortion	A person "commits" murder, but "performs" abortion. "Perform" sanitizes the procedure as being little more than an appendectomy.
Pregnancy termination		killing an unborn baby	Abortion sounds more like a routine medical procedure when it is referred to as "pregnancy termination," rather than the equally accurate "killing an unborn baby."
Fetus		Baby	While "fetus" is a correct and acceptable term for an unborn baby from about the third month of pregnancy, the use of this word makes the unborn baby more a cold, clinical object than a loved, human person. For example, a woman who plans to deliver her baby excitedly tells everyone she is going to have a "baby," whereas a woman who plans to have an abortion talks about her "fetus."

Src:
http://www.abortion-and-bible.com/#slipperyslope

Anti-Abortion Talking Points

World-View		Talking Points
Biblical		Psalm 139:113-116: King David contemplates the origin of his life and confesses that God was there forming him in the womb. Genesis 1:26-27, 5:1, 9:6: Human beings are created in the image of God. Exodus 21:22-25: Suggests that killing an unborn baby would carry the same penalty as killing a born baby. A baby inside the womb has the same legal status as a baby outside the womb
Medical		At conception the embryo is genetically distinct from the mother To say that the developing baby is no different from the mother's appendix is scientifically inaccurate. A developing embryo is genetically different from the mother and also different from the sperm and egg that created it. A human being has 46 chromosomes (sometimes 47 chromosomes). Sperm and egg have 23 chromosomes. A trained geneticist can distinguish between the DNA of an embryo and that of a sperm and egg. Definition of life and death: If death is defined by stoppage of heartbeat why is life not identified with beginning of heartbeats. The heart is formed by the 18th day in the womb. Brain wave activity (EEG - electroencephalograph): If the cessation of brain wave activity can define death, could the onset of brain wave activity define life? Individual brain waves are detected in the fetus in about 40-43 days. Fetal pain during abortion: When an 8-week-old human fetus is pinned in the palm of his hand he opens his mouth and pulls his hand away. He or she feels pain. Imagine what happens during abortion. Baby (fetus) is unique: Unique fingerprints, genetic patterns, well distinguished body parts, not a piece of protoplasm but a baby growing in the womb.
Legal		Roe v/s Wade case: The Supreme Court decided not to decide when life begins and then turned around and overturned the laws of 50 different states. Most of the Supreme Court's verdict rested upon two sentences. "We need not resolve the difficult question of when life begins. When those trained in the respective disciplines of medicine, philosophy, and theology are unable to arrive at any consensus, the judiciary, at this point in the development of man's knowledge, is not in a position to speculate as to an answer." Presumption of the innocent: The burden of proof should lie with the life-taker, and the benefit of the doubt should be with the life-saver. Put another way: "when in doubt, don't." A hunter who hears rustling in the bushes shouldn't fire until he knows what is in the bushes. Likewise, a Court which doesn't know when life begins, should not declare open season on the unborn. The burden of proof in law is on the prosecution. The benefit of doubt is with the defense. This is also known as a presumption of innocence. The defendant is assumed to be innocent unless proven guilty. Again the burden of proof is on the entity that would take away life or liberty. The benefit of the doubt lies with the defense.
Philosphical		Where do you draw the line? When is a human a person? Every case for abortion is a case for infanticide and even euthanasia.

 
 

Adapted from
Arguments Against Abortion by Kerby Anderson and other sources (such as my miniscule brain).

Articles on Abortion

What They Didn't Tell Me About Abortion : Today's Christian Woman, Anonymous Annihilating Arguments for Abortion: Christian Research Newsletter, Hank Hanegraaff Answering the Arguments for Abortion Rights: Part One: The Appeal to Pity: Christian Research Journal, Francis J. Beckwith Answering the Arguments for Abortion Rights Part Two: Arguments from Pity, Tolerance, and Ad Hominem: Christian Research Journal, Francis J. Beckwith Answering the Arguments for Abortion Rights: Part Three: Is the Unborn Human Less Than Human?: Christian Research Journal, Francis J. Beckwith Answering the Arguments for Abortion Rights: Part Four: When Does a Human Become a Person?: Christian Research Journal, Francis J. Beckwith Abortion:  A Christian Perspective: Christian Information Ministries Roe v. McCorvey: Leadership U, Norma McCorvey with Gary Thomas Abortion and Human Nature: Christian Information Ministries, Bill Crouse Arguments Against Abortion: Leadership U, Kerby Anderson Abortion "The Issue That Won't Go Away": Leadership U, John H. Stoll, Ph.D. Marriage, Abortion, and Divorce: Biblical Studies Foundation, Lehman Strauss, Litt.D., F.R.G.S. Abortion:  Is It a Baby or a Choice?: Answers in Action, Mary Passantino Operation Rescue: Debating the Ethics of Civil Disobedience: Two Opposing Views: Christian Research Journal, Francis J. Beckwith and Paul Feinberg The Ultimate Pro-Life Resource List National Right to Life The National Office of Post-Abortion Reconciliation and Healing Life Advocate

Source: http://www.servehim.com/ct/abortion.html

TEACH MY CHILDREN, O LORD

In the book of John (1) Jesus says, "It is written in the prophets, 'And they will all be taught by God". Jesus is quoting from Isaiah(2) where God speaks to the Israelites who have come out of Babylonian captivity, "And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children".

Jesus continues(3) saying, "Everyone who hears and learns from the Father comes to me". Jesus is clearly saying here that if we and our children learn from the Father Himself we will be drawn to Jesus.

For your family members to remain in the faith and to come to the saving knowledge of His Son, to have them instructed by the Lord as they come out of sins captivity, pray that He PERSONALLY teach your family because He is a Teacher second to none!

^{(1) : John 6:45a}

^{(2): Isaiah 54:13}

^{(3) : John 6:45b}

John`s Biography of Jesus

John`s Biography of Jesus

The Word Became Flesh	John 1:1-18
John the Baptist Denies Being the Christ	John 1:19-28
Jesus the Lamb of God	John 1:29-34
Jesus` First Disciples	John 1:35-42
Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael	John 1:43-51
Jesus Changes Water to Wine	John 2:1-11
Jesus Clears the Temple	John 2:12-25
Jesus Teaches Nicodemus	John 3:1-21
John the Baptist`s Testimony About Jesus	John 3:22-36
Jesus Talks With a Samaritan Woman	John 4:1-26
The Disciples Rejoin Jesus	John 4:27-38
Many Samaritans Believe	John 4:39-42
Jesus Heals the Official`s Son	John 4:43-54
The Healing at the Pool	John 5:1-15
Life Through the Son	John 5:16-30
Testimonies About Jesus	John 5:31-47
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand	John 6:1-15
Jesus Walks on the Water	John 6:16-24
Jesus the Bread of Life	John 6:25-59
Many Disciples Desert Jesus	John 6:60-71
Jesus Goes to the Feast of Tabernacles	John 7:1-13
Jesus Teaches at the Feast	John 7:14-24
Is Jesus the Christ?	John 7:25-44
Unbelief of the Jewish Leaders	John 7:45-52
The Woman Caught in Adultery	John 7:53-8:11
The Validity of Jesus` Testimony	John 8:12-30
The Children of Abraham	John 8:31-41
The Children of the Devil	John 8:42-47
The Claims of Jesus About Himself	John 8:48-59
Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind	John 9:1-12
The Pharisees Investigate the Healing	John 9:13-34
Spiritual Blindness	John 9:35-41
The Shepherd and His Flock	John 10:1-21
The Unbelief of the Jews	John 10:22-42
The Death of Lazarus	John 11:1-16
Jesus Comforts the Sisters	John 11:17-37
Jesus Raises Lazarus From the Dead	John 11:38-44
The Plot to Kill Jesus	John 11:45-57
Jesus Anointed at Bethany	John 12:1-11
The Triumphal Entry	John 12:12-19
Jesus Predicts His Death	John 12:20-36
The Jews Continue in Their Unbelief	John 12:37-50
Jesus Washes His Disciples` Feet	John 13:1-17
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal	John 13:18-30
Jesus Predicts Peter`s Denial	John 13:31-38
Jesus Comforts His Disciples	John 14:1-4
Jesus the Way to the Father	John 14:5-14
Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit	John 14:15-31
The Vine and the Branches	John 15:1-17
The World Hates the Disciples	John 15:18-16:4
The Work of the Holy Spirit	John 16:5-16
The Disciples` Grief Will Turn to Joy	John 16:17-33
Jesus Prays for Himself	John 17:1-5
Jesus Prays for His Disciples	John 17:6-19
Jesus Prays for All Believers	John 17:20-26
Jesus Arrested	John 18:1-11
Jesus Taken to Annas	John 18:12-14
Peter`s First Denial	John 18:15-18
The High Priest Questions Jesus	John 18:19-24
Peter`s Second and Third Denials	John 18:25-27
Jesus Before Pilate	John 18:28-40
Jesus Sentenced to be Crucified	John 19:1-16
The Crucifixion	John 19:17-27
The Death of Jesus	John 19:28-37
The Burial of Jesus	John 19:38-42
The Empty Tomb	John 20:1-9
Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene	John 20:10-18
Jesus Appears to His Disciples	John 20:19-23
Jesus Appears to Thomas	John 20:24-31
Jesus and the Miraculous Catch of Fish	John 21:1-14
Jesus Reinstates Peter	John 21:15-25

 
 

 
 

Source: http://www.jesuscentral.com/ji/life-of-jesus-ancient/biography-of-jesus-christ/jesus-Johnbio.php

 
 

Bible Books – Fast Facts

Book Title(s)	Chapters	Verses
I. Law
1.	The First Book of Moses Called Genesis	50	1533
2.	The Second Book of Moses Called Exodus	40	1213
3.	The Third Book of Moses Called Leviticus	27	859
4.	The Fourth Book of Moses Called Numbers	36	1288
5.	The Fifth Book of Moses Called Deuteronomy	34	959
II. Old Testament Narrative
6.	The Book of Joshua	24	658
7.	The Book of Judges	21	618
8.	The Book of Ruth	4	85
9.	The First Book of Samuel	31	810
10.	The Second Book of Samuel	24	695
11.	The First Book of Kings	22	816
12.	The Second Book of Kings	25	719
13.	The First Book of Chronicles	29	942
14.	The Second Book of Chronicles	36	822
15.	The Book of Ezra	10	280
16.	The Book of Nehemiah	13	406
17.	The Book of Esther	10	167
III. Wisdom Literature
18.	The Book of Job	42	1070
19.	The Book of Psalms	150	2461
20.	The Book of Proverbs	31	915
21.	The Book of Ecclesiastes	12	222
22.	The Song of Songs (or Song of Solomon or Canticles)	8	117
IV. Major Prophets
23.	The Book of Isaiah	66	1292
24.	The Book of Jeremiah	52	1364
25.	The Book of Lamentations	5	154
26.	The Book of Ezekiel	48	1273
27.	The Book of Daniel	12	357
V. Minor Prophets
28.	The Book of Hosea	14	197
29.	The Book of Joel	3	73
30.	The Book of Amos	9	146
31.	The Book of Obadiah	1	21
32.	The Book of Jonah	4	48
33.	The Book of Micah	7	105
34.	The Book of Nahum	3	47
35.	The Book of Habakkuk	3	56
36.	The Book of Zephaniah	3	53
37.	The Book of Haggai	2	38
38.	The Book of Zechariah	14	211
39.	The Book of Malachi	4	55
VI. New Testament Narrative
40.	The Gospel According to Matthew	28	1071
41.	The Gospel According to Mark	16	678
42.	The Gospel According to Luke	24	1151
43.	The Gospel According to John	21	879
44.	The Acts of the Apostles	28	1007
VII. Pauline Epistles
45.	The Epistle of Paul to the Romans	16	433
46.	The First Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians	16	437
47.	The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians	13	257
48.	The Epistle of Paul to the Galatians	6	149
49.	The Epistle of Paul to the Ephesians	6	155
50.	The Epistle of Paul to the Philippians	4	104
51.	The Epistle of Paul to the Colossians	4	95
52.	The First Epistle of Paul to the Thessalonians	5	89
53.	The Second Epistle of Paul to the Thessalonians	3	47
54.	The First Epistle of Paul to Timothy	6	113
55.	The Second Epistle of Paul to Timothy	4	83
56.	The Epistle of Paul to Titus	3	46
57.	The Epistle of Paul to Philemon	1	25
VIII. General Epistles
58.	The Epistle to the Hebrews	13	303
59.	The General Epistle of James	5	108
60.	The First Epistle of Peter	5	105
61.	The Second Epistle of Peter	3	61
62.	The First Epistle of John	5	105
63.	The Second Epistle of John	1	13
64.	The Third Epistle of John	1	14
65.	The Epistle of Jude	1	25
IX. Apocalyptic Epistle
66.	The Book of Revelation (or The Apocalypse of John)	22	404
Total Number of Chapters and Verses		1189	31102

Src: http://blueletterbible.org/study/misc/66books.html>.