Bella

Let's face it. In our sinful world, abortion is always going to be an issue. Period.

Even if it's banned by law, it will still happen. It's a sad and scary fact, but it's true. Our self-centered society (and all those that came before it) will always hold a disrespect of other's lives. The easiest way to point this out is by showing that a woman and a man really are willing to kill their own babies so that their lives will be better. To reduce their own pain. The thought makes me cringe.

The new documentary-ish film "Lake of Fire" (read about this at your own risk - even Christianity Today's review was rather sickening), which releases tomorrow, is trying to show both sides of the abortion spectrum. The film, which I have only read about, and do not plan on seeing, seems rather to be a graphic depiction of what abortion -- and fighting for or against it -- can do to a person. However, the filmmaker, Tony Kaye, seems to think that he was objective and showed that both pro-choice and pro-lifers are rational. I find it hard to believe that he can show a doctor filtering through parts of a dead baby on a medical tray or a woman who is dead after performing an abortion on herself, and still believe that he is being reasonable. If you can show that and still think that there are reasonable arguments for and against abortion, I pity you.
I don't judge you.

God pities you, too.
That's why he turned you over to a depraved mind. I hope that doesn't sound too harsh, but it's the truth. God was too merciful to allow you to suffer in the knowledge of your sin. So He made you not care.

It truly is saddening to see how many people are deceived by a pro-choice position. It is, however, encouraging to find that not all filmmakers in Hollywood are so confused. One of them - writer and directer Alejandro Gomez Monteverde - has decided to show how a "choice" can 'change your life forever.' The plot of his film, Bella, which releases in a limited number of theatres on October 26, is being kept under wraps by the movie's ad campaign, but he has already received rave reviews for his work. Ted Baehr's movieguide.org urges Christians to support the movie, which is reported to have a strong pro-life slant. Catholic leagues around the nation are rallying to support this movie, and a pre-release promotional showing here in Colorado Springs has helped the movie to acquire the support of local religious leaders.

I haven't seen the film yet, but I plan to be there on opening day. I am going to help promote the film if possible (I've already signed up to receive promotional materials) and I hope that it will do well.

I urge you to check out the movie's website, www.bellathemovie.com, and see what you think. And after that, pray for Tony Kaye and those who think that abortion is an issue that has no right answer and depends on personal situations or circumstances.

Got to go.

Noah