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Murder is never justified

Murder is never justified
Wichita, KS – Recent polls have revealed an awareness of the value of all human life, including the preborn, to Americans. Regrettably, Dr. George Tiller – one of the few physicians that performed late-term abortions – was murdered while attending church last Sunday. As many pro-life groups have continually stressed, the killing of medical personnel who perform abortions is completely incongruent to their mission and purpose. Respect for human life includes the lives of those who do not share a pro-life view or support and perform abortion services.
Pro-life and pro-abortion groups have all condemned the murder of Tiller and disavowed any connection with the accused assailant, Scott Roeder. Nonetheless, outrage over the murder will once again detract from the issue of protecting life. Already, pro-abortion groups are impugning pro-life groups as being hateful, dangerous and violent. One pro-abortion blog has claimed that Tiller’s murder justifies the recent disavowed Homeland Security report that classified pro-life Americans as potential terrorists. Scott Roeder, who has a history of being anti-government and is considered a “fanatic,” does not reflect or characterize the typical pro-life citizen. 
Despite our differences on abortion, all Americans should come together and unite against the senseless taking of George Tiller’s life. Whether one supports or opposes Dr. Tiller’s actions in legally aborting preborn lives, his murder cannot be justified. Unlike Mr. Roeder, who believes there are justifications for homicide, biblical teaching commands us not to murder (Exodus 20:13). 
Please keep the Tiller family in your prayers.
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