Catholics may think of abortion as simply a political issue, but it is becoming increasingly apparent that advocating for the unborn is also a spiritual battle. Take for instance this video clip I addressed of pro-abortionist workers harassing a group of Catholics praying peacefully outside an abortion clinic. In the full video (which has since been deleted), the workers got in the faces of the peaceful protestors and seemed to bring some of them to tears. At one point, a pro-abortionist begins to mock their rosary prayers, yelling into a megaphone, “Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, the abortions are done!”
It is hard to watch videos like this without thinking Satan is really at work in the pro-abortionist movement. Not content merely to legalize the murder of innocent babies, abortion advocates must mock and blaspheme God in the process. This is unsurprising, however, considering just how much God hates abortion—and how much Satan must love it. According to Proverbs 6:16-17 “There are six things which the Lord hates, seven which are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood” (emphasis added).
Only by the work of Satan could billions of people be deceived into supporting the shedding of innocent blood. And it is clear they are deceived, since many abortion advocates are unable or unwilling to have a respectful conversation about why they support abortion. Instead, like the woman in the video, they mock, harass, and scream over the words of those who disagree with them. It is reminiscent of the mocking and harassment Jesus faced during his trial and crucifixion.
But with that sorrowful image comes the hope of the Resurrection. Catholics need not fear insults and harassment on the battleground. Instead, they can peacefully look towards the hope of new life that Christ promised us while he was on earth by remembering his words: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:10).