"A Great Chasm is fixed between us...."

Every now and then I am struck by how some people really do "get it."

Last evening, at the end of a session I am teaching on St. Paul's epistle to the Hebrews, a young man -- I believe he is a high school sophomore -- approached me and listened briefly as I answered a question someone had asked relative to abortion. This young man immediately said "There can be no 'middle ground' when it comes to abortion." Well said!

This fellow "gets it." Many, of far more years in the Faith, still do not get it. But let us rejoice for those who do.

"There can be no 'middle ground' when it comes to abortion."

This is not to say that we who battle in defense of life can expect to win the entire victory "all at once." A move from "abortion on demand" to "abortion only in cases of rape, incest, and danger to the mother's life" would be a move "in the right direction;" meaning that we never view such a directional move as an acceptable 'state of affairs.' Yes, we agree that a reduction in murders from 100 to 10 is a good thing; however we may never 'accept' that the 10 murders are a good thing -- or that they are somehow 'necessary' due to some other factors. Every one of them is vile, evil, and an attack on God - the Author and Giver of Life. Thus, we must not tire, we must not falter, we must not fail in our defense of life, and in the assertion that...

"There can be no 'middle ground' when it comes to abortion."

You see, "middle ground" implies some area--some place--some wiggle room where "both sides" have what they want. Worse, it implies a "place" where both sides are "right." More explicitly, it "allows" for "some abortions" to be accepted as inevitable; and therefore as 'acceptable losses.'

"There can be no 'middle ground' when it comes to abortion."

Scott -- a salute with my ready sword to you, sir! By God (and by His grace) You've got it!

"St. Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou O prince of the Heavenly Host, by the Power of God, cast into hell Satan and all other evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen"