This speech, by abortion survivor, Gianna Jessen, could possibly be the most amazing speech I have ever heard. I first listened to it about two years ago while in seminary. At that moment, my passion to see abortion ended began.
What is amazing about this speech is that it is offered in a secular, foreign environment. This woman addresses the audience (made up of mostly men) with vigor, clarity, and humble fearlessness. She stirs up conviction when she equates abortion with holocaust - the stronger, less-defected individuals in society, making authoritative decisions concerning the lives of the weak and unborn.
Her case is an abortion gone bad. Despite her mother's efforts (and the doctor's efforts), she was born anyway. The doctor was out of the office when this happened. He didn't have a chance to end her life. Consequently (and ironically!), he had to sign her birth certificate. One of the most powerful statements she makes is this, "if abortion is strictly about the right's of women, what were her rights? Who was fighting for her right to live?"
After addressing abortion, she brings forth the glorious gospel of God's grace. Take twenty minutes and watch part 1 and 2. Your life will be changed.
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