From: Larry Shade
Columbus
The founding fathers repeatedly emphasized the separation of powers between the church and state. They believed it was necessary for each to have their own identity to be free from any outside interference.
Trying to intermingle parts of religion with government obligations would violate its mandate of equal rights under the law. Religious beliefs are an option in America, but federal laws must be obeyed by all citizens.
The Supreme Court in 1973 declared in Roe v. Wade a right to have an abortion. The law existed for the next 49 years, making it a precedent to serve as an example to justify any new cases with similar traits, but in June 2022, the Supreme Court with three new members overturned Roe, ending the right to abortion.
Now with no guidelines, many state legislatures passed abortion restrictions that varied. By having no consensus as to when life begins, adopting new rules for abortion becomes a conundrum. Setting any new rules must be precise and consistent.
Pastors today are becoming concerned about how politics are interfering with their message. More people today are choosing a church that coincides with their political view. Even the pope has voiced concern about the invasion of politics and its affect on faith and oaths.
Having an abortion is a very difficult decision for a woman. Her unborn child is a special part of her wellbeing and psyche. Having to live in this environment where outsiders are trying to decide the rules that will control abortion just adds more stress to her life.
So far, the experiment of trying to develop new rules for abortion that is fair and equal for all has been a difficult task. Our forefathers believed that religion and the state should always stay in their own lane in order for the country to get the full benefit of their strengths.
