Community & Event Specialist
“Dear children,
let us not love with words or speech, but with actions and truth.” 1 John 3:18
“The truth is still the truth, even if no one believes
it. A lie is still a lie, even if
everyone believes it.” There is an
epidemic of Alethephobia in our culture—that is, “fear of hearing the
truth.” People often “fear the truth”
because, many times, it is a blow to our ego, undermines our belief system, or
it stings as a “narcissistic insult.”
Even as Christians, we shy away from certain Biblical truths that
challenge us or make us uncomfortable.
The glaring problem with our alethephobia is that it keeps us walking in
bondage as opposed to living in freedom.
“If you hold to my teaching, you are really my
disciples. Then you will know the truth,
and the truth will set you free.” John
8:31-32
If someone you love were facing a life-altering decision,
and asked you for guidance, would you provide them with as much solid truth as
you could, or would you flatter them with lies or half-truths about their
situation and impending choice to avoid hurting their feelings? Would you help them to sort through the facts
they KNOW to be true about the situation and explore the possible short and
long-term consequences of their options, or would you avoid the truth to help
them justify a potentially harmful choice?
Would you suggest that they pause and deeply consider their options, or
would you encourage them to make a rash decision based on their immediate
emotions? Would you be considered a good
friend if you did not counsel the person facing a life-altering decision with
the truth? Absolutely NOT!
If you or a loved one were advised to undergo a medical
procedure of some sort--minor or major--would you ask questions of the doctor? Wouldn’t
you be concerned about what the procedure entails, the possible side effects,
risks, and complications, and what the expected recovery time and long-term
effects will be? I don’t care whether I am having a tooth
pulled, an ingrown toenail removed, or a major “-ectomy,” I want to know every
detail before I consent to the procedure, and I’m certain you do too!
In contrast, abortion providers appeal to the world’s
“alethephobia,” and are all about the profit.
In the movie, “UnPlanned,” (adapted from the book), the actress who
portrays former Planned Parenthood (“PP”) Director, Abby Johnson, brings Abby’s
deeply disturbing and revealing true story about PP’s agenda and practices to
the public forefront. The deception of
women runs deep. Practices like not
allowing women to see their babies on an ultrasound screen, and using terms
like POC (products of conception) for the fetus dehumanizes the unborn baby, and
deceives women in crisis by misleading them about the truth of their choice. Increasing abortion revenue is the primary
goal. Regarding PP, Abby Johnson says, “It
represents a place women go and are left confused because they do not hear the
truth about abortion and their choices.
They are in a sense abused by the medical procedures that are performed
without quality medical instructions/information. It’s a tragic place.” These practices harm
women and men facing unplanned pregnancies.
Oddly enough, most abortion industry workers truly believe they are
“caring” for women in crisis. “Love does
not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 1 Corinthians 13:6
In 2017, PRCs provided almost 2 million people with free
services at an estimated cost savings to the healthcare industry of at least
$161 million annually (lozierinstitute.org).
Those services included pregnancy tests, options counseling, sexual risk
avoidance education, parenting and prenatal education, ultrasound and medical services, community referrals, and material support. Abortion providers are so vehemently opposed
to PRCs. Why? Because we affect their bottom line when we empower
both women and men to choose life, and to make healthy life choices by sharing
the truth in love—now that’s the truth! We would love for you to partner with us!