The Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge has unanimously elected a new dean, Dr. Katherine Ragsdale.
"And when a woman becomes pregnant within a loving, supportive, respectful relationship; has every option open to her; decides she does not wish to bear a child; and has access to a safe, affordable abortion - there is not a tragedy in sight -- only blessing. The ability to enjoy God's good gift of sexuality without compromising one's education, life's work, or ability to put to use God's gifts and call is simply blessing.
These are the two things I want you, please, to remember - abortion is a blessing
and our work is not done. Let me hear you say it: abortion is a blessing and our work is not done. Abortion is a blessing and our work is not done. Abortion is a blessing and our work is not done.
I want to thank all of you who protect this blessing - who do this work every day: the health care providers, doctors, nurses, technicians, receptionists, who put your lives on the line to care for others (you are heroes -- in my eyes, you are saints); the escorts and the activists; the lobbyists and the clinic defenders; all of you. You're engaged in holy work."
Read the full story here at Amy Welborn's Blog: Via Media.
I know nothing about this school or the denomination...but her views are quite radical. Dr. Ragsdale should speak to the thousands of post-abortive women who go through Rachel's Vineyard every year. These women don't feel blessed....some feel suicidal.
"So, you’re making the switch from bc to nfp? Congratulations! But before you toss your little compact of carcinogens, you’ll want to make sure you pack ‘em up safe and sound so that your pills don’t make a reappearance as a hormone-and-drinking-water-cocktail for humans or fish."
