Musings From My Front Porch About Alabama's Abortion Law

         On May 15, 2019 Alabama’s governor, Kay Ivey, signed a bill into law that would ban most abortions in the state. This bill seeks to prohibit abortions at every stage of pregnancy.  The only exception is in the case of a “serious” risk to the woman’s health.  Lawmakers rejected a proposal to add exceptions for cases of rape or incest.  My understanding is that the legislation did not immediately outlaw the procedure and that, in fact, it is unclear whether the measure will ultimately take effect.  It is not scheduled to take effect until November.

            Whether or not it will take effect, it seems to me that this is a step in the right direction and the lawmakers who overwhelmingly supported the bill should be commended.  In signing the bill into law, Ms. Ivey said, “To the bill’s many supporters, this legislation stands as a powerful testament to Alabamians’ deeply held belief that every life is precious and that every life is a sacred gift from God.”  Amen and hooray for Governor Ivey!

            Untold millions of babies have been murdered since the 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision of the Supreme Court.  Prayerfully, this bill will be upheld by the courts and made into law in the state of Alabama.  Maybe other states will follow suit.  By inspiration of God, Solomon declared, “As you do not know the way the spirit comes to the bones in the womb of a woman with child, so you do not know the work of God who makes everything” (Eccl. 11:5, ESV).  These are just some of my musings about abortion as I sit on my front porch.