Tale of Two Movements

excerpt from a letter by HLI President Rev. Shenan Boquet

But an even better indication of the future of the battle for life than sheer numbers is the spirit in which each side communicates and lives its message.

There was literally singing and dancing through the streets of Washington, D.C. on Monday. I saw people praying, locking arms and holding hands, bright smiles on faces - all the marks of those who are open to life and who, despite the ugliness of that which they are opposing, believe in a positive and peaceful message, who believe in love. And there were many thousands of children, of course!

Contrast this with a typical "pro-choice" march. I won't link here to videos, although they are easy enough to find online, of swarms of angry, defiant defenders of the status quo on abortion. The champions of "justice" and "progress" have staked their identities on defending an unjust 39-year-old decision. Sarcasm and obscenities are the norm in their scowling speeches, and children are rarely seen - thankfully - at such events.

The contrast between the two events, really between the two movements, could not be more stark. For me, I'll choose to march with those whose joy is palpable and who are truly optimistic about the future, and whose hope for the future is literally present in the form of children.