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ON THE DEATH OF DR. GEORGE TILLER
Lifewatch (or the Taskforce of United Methodists on Abortion and
Sexuality) is deeply disturbed by the tragic death of Dr. George Tiller. We
pray God's mercies upon Dr. Tiller and those whom he leaves behind -- his
wife, his children, his grandchildren, his larger family, and his
congregation.
The murder of Dr. Tiller deserves nothing but condemnation. After all, the
murderous violence against Dr. Tiller violated the God-given dignity of his
humanity, breached the moral law to which all persons are called to account,
broke criminal statutes of Kansas and the United States, and undermined the
movement for advancing protections of the most vulnerable human beings in
society.
Furthermore, the murder of Dr. Tiller cries out for justice for the
murderer.
Lifewatch, from its beginnings, has rigorously opposed all threats, and all
uses, of violence. Truth and love are embodied in Jesus Christ, and are
practiced in the Church and in society. Truth and love are the means by
which the God-given dignity of each and every human person -- unborn child
and mother, pro-choicer and pro-lifer, abortion provider and abortion
protester, atheist and Christian, and all others -- is to be recognized,
defended, and advanced. Truth and love oppose not only the violence of
abortion but also violence against abortion providers.
Rev. Paul T. Stallsworth, President
Lifewatch/Taskforce of United Methodists on Abortion and Sexuality
First Tuesday after Pentecost
02 June 2009
St. Peter's United Methodist Church
Morehead City, NC
 
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