Children Used in Anti-Abortion Rallies in West Virginia
Though he is only nine years old, Malachi is already well versed in anti-abortion and anti-homosexuality messages. Youth is no excuse for "ignorance," according to the nine year old's parents.
"You're never too young to be touched by God," said Denny Green, Malachi's father.
Like many of the children at anti-abortion and anti-homosexuality demonstrations sponsored by Life Liberty Ministries and Repent America, Malachi is homeschooled.
"Every child knows in his heart what is right or wrong," Green said.
"Would it be better going to public school to learn homosexuality and evolution? They would've made the same decisions anyway, we just made it easier," said Rick Carpenter, the West Virginia coordinator for the organizations.
Malachi, with three years experience demonstrating all across the East Coast, said his knowledge of both issues came from a source he could trust: "My daddy told me."
Malachi's older brother, Gabriel, has even more experience "warning sinners." The 12-year-old easily managed to hold up a poster, both taller and wider than he was, that depicted the severed head of an aborted fetus at the demonstration.
"I just want to let the Gospel speak," Gabriel said, and that's precisely what he's been doing for the last seven years. "It's wrong," he said speaking of homosexuality. "The Bible tells me so. I want to live for God."
"Ask any child if it's right to hurt another child," Denny Green said. "It's not indoctrination, it's just common sense. I'm teaching them what's right."
For the Murch family, "Spreading the truth about sin" is likewise a family affair, from the youngest to the eldest. Though the heads of the family, the mother and father, were not present because of work obligations, the Murch children showed up in full force.
Josiah Murch, nine years old, can't remember when he first learned about the "evils" of homosexuality and abortion. His brother, Elijah, 10, remembers first hearing the two words seven years ago.
Josiah is so dedicated that, despite his young age, the insults the student opposition were constantly yelling didn't even phase him. "I don't really feel anything," he said as his older brother Jesse shot back at the angered students with Bible verses and a megaphone.
"It'll be a lake of fire," Josiah said. "If they don't repent they'll all end up burning up in there."
The Murchs' parents were too "extremist" to adopt children. As members of Operation Rescue, they would chain themselves together at the neck with other protestors and block the entrances to abortion clinics.
"My parents told me about abortion when I was really young. They always wanted to adopt," Jesse said. He started making his way up and down the East Coast ministering at 10 years old, later in life than his brothers.
"Man is on his way to hell," Jesse said. "It's like a blind man at the edge of a cliff; it's a good thing when you push them out of danger."
According to Jesse, his siblings aren't being taught a doctrine of hate. Instead they are being taught to "love their neighbors and save sinners."
For Jesse, riding around the country preaching on college campuses could be a life long career. He said that he hopes his siblings will likewise grow up to be "Godly, God-fearing young men."
Jesse, despite being the most vocal, is not the eldest. His sister Lauren, 20, sat out most of the demonstration away from the big crowd and megaphones.
"I grew up in a church. I know my place," Lauren said. "God set up a certain hierarchy and I have my place in that." She said that men were more suited to take care of important matters. "They're more commanding," she said. "We're supposed to be more submissive."
West Virginia University students were especially struck by the sight of children among the ranks of the demonstrators, who insulted most every faith, as well as homosexuals.
"It's horrendous exploitation," said Brandy Hoover, a homosexual who was there with her partner.
"Just let that kid go play outside," said Allen Harris, a sophomore nursing major. "It's just plain brain washing."
Junior political science major Andrew Novick went so far as to purchase a football from the WVU Bookstore and give it to one of the children.
"I just wanted to give him something pure, that was real," Novick said.
Jim Deferio, one of the leaders of the demonstration, completely disagrees with the students. To him, the children present at the demonstration were "getting a real education."
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11 Comments
Post a CommentThere is nothing wrong with sharing your beliefs with your children, but presenting them unilaterally an extremist viewpoint denies them the ability to make their own decisions.
While Jesus wants us to save other people, shouldn't we "let our light shine" and lead by example? If you want to go to a protest every once in a while, you feel you can best share your message that way, that's all well and good--but please don't force your kids, if for no other reason than that they deserve to be children.
Remember, Jesus might've stood to speak with his elders at the age of 12, but even He still had a childhood. If you can't convince your own children by your example, and they have an innate sense of what is right, then how can you be so sure you're right?
From the musical South Pacific:
You've got to be taught
To hate and fear,
You've got to be taught
From year to year,
It's got to be drummed
In your dear little ear
You've got to be carefully taught.
You've got to be taught to be afraid
Of people whose eyes are oddly made,
And people whose skin is a diff'rent shade,
You've got to be carefully taught.
You've got to be taught before it's too late,
Before you are six or seven or eight,
To hate all the people your relatives hate,
You've got to be carefully taught!
I think it's interesting that generally those who protest abortion, support war. What, that's not murder?
I find it laughable when the Right Wing, narrow mindset crowd refers to "the truth". They have yet to learn that, in reality, there are many truths.
These children have had no chance to decide for themselves about abortion, or even about religion. It has been forcefed to them. It's religious Stockholm syndrome.
Additionally, the "Rev." Denny Green is closely linked to Operation Rescue, an organization affiliated with the murder of abortion providers and the bombing of clinics, in addition to general harassment, stalking, and assault against doctors, women entering clinics, and clinc staff. Talk about being "pro-life." Ms. Whitman, I wonder how the doctors and staff felt being dismembered by domestic terrorism, all in the name of god.
Not to mention, I was there and those kids were standing in the burning heat without food, water, or sunblock.
These little "Davids" are doing this for no other reason than that a moral code (really, a talking point) has been hammered into their heads by manipulative adults with an agenda. This is sick but, sadly, not surprising or unexpected.
These children who are out on the front lines, are little "Davids". They are standing against the Goliaths of our day: abortion, sodomy, evolution,humanism,and the anti-Christ spirit of our day. While other kids are glued to the TV and playing imaginary games, these kids see the reality of our present-day culture. While pro-choicers kill off their offspring, these kids will go on to have large families. With the help of the Lord, they could turn this nation upside down,all to the glory of God.
Interesting the effects the "truth" has on these people making angry comments. I have great respect for parents who are not ashamed of the Truth and will go out to educate those exploiting a lie, and those believing a lie. I wonder if this Larry has seen an abortion done on an educated young girl. In her heart she knows it is a live child but the photos are proof that it is. The Truth will set you free. These are real people that will stand for the Truth.
Larry, do you have a million dollars? Assuming not, it isn't any wonder why you'd "bet a million dollars."
These people are absolutely insane. Who does this to their children? You also notice that despite being against abortion they aren't into the idea of adoption, no that is something that Christ might do. These kids are going to grow up and become serial killers, I'd bet a million dollars it happens.