St. Aug's Part II

I went back to St. Augustine's College today to speak to another class. It pretty well today - I didn't even get nervous! The students that were presenting abortion did an awesome job! For part of their presentation, they handed out paper hearts that they had made. They told us to tear off a piece of the heart if we knew of a family member who had an abortion. Then they asked us to tear off another piece if we knew of a friend who had an abortion. I tore of pieces of my heart and as I looked around everyone's heart was torn. They then asked if anyone had a heart that was not torn. Only one guy raised his hand. I bet you that he does know someone who has had an abortion but that person had not told him or anyone. Statistics have shown that on college campuses 1 out of 3 sexually active college girls have had an abortion and it may even be as high as 1 out of 2!! While the students were watching a video today about abortion procedures, many of them were shocked at what actually happens. Many people do not realize what is exactly done in the procedure and what the consequences will be. Our post-abortion director said that people may not feel the psychological effects of abortion until years later! I think that if people knew the details of what the procedures are for an abortion and what the physical and psychological effects are, many of them would be pro-life and not choose abortion. That's why a place like Gateway exists. It's not to scare them into choosing life, we just educate them (not in grotesque details) about abortions and the physical and mental effects it may have on them. We lay out all of the cards on the table and give them all of their options to help them make and educated decision.
The professor of the class said that he will definately have us back next semester! Please pray for us at Gateway that the Lord will give us the words to say and wisdom how we can better reach out to and help college students.