Are disabled kids God's punishment for women who abort their first pregnancy?

[Obnoxiously Slutty Girly Girl]

No.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

As a Bible-believing Christian from Oklahoma

So, are there Bible-non-believing Christians?

[useful idiot]

As a Bible-believing Christian from Oklahoma

So, are there Bible-non-believing Christians?

There are plenty of people who don't believe in or disregard the teachings of the Bible and call themselves Christians...

[ScottM]

I agree with Scott.  As a Bible-believing Christian from Oklahoma and someone who had a neurological disorder as a child, which in the medical sense was a disability and friends with parents of children with disabilities, I believe that the contrary is more true.  Sometimes disabled children are a blessing from our Heavenly Father.  My "disability" has caused me to rely on my God more and made me who I am today.  If I hadn't had the disability, I don't think I would be as good of a Christian, because I would have probably been more arrogant and rebellious thinking my body was somehow perfect.

Great story. As Paul said, "Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. " Our weaknesses can be used to draw us closer to God, and as such, we should give thanks in everything that comes our way.

I couldn't begin to count how many times I've heard a parent of a disabled child talk about what a special blessing that particular child has been to them. Psalm 127:3 seems to fit well here: "Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward."

[Magic 8-Ball]

Uh, no.

[The Artist Formerly Known As and Now Again Known As Ogis]

Who voted yes?

[ScottM]

Who voted yes?

I've been wondering that, too. Not that I expect they'll admit to it. Virtually everyone from all sides has been disagreeing with that nut.

[useful idiot]

Who voted yes?

I did

[John Dibble]

Who voted yes?

Probably someone trolling for this very reaction.

[nclib]

Even if a woman having an abortion deserved to be punished, it would make no sense for God/nature to take it out on the next innocent child.

Then again, consistency, reasoning, and compassion are not the strengths of the religious right.

[useful idiot]

Who voted yes?

Probably someone trolling for this very reaction.

No, the response isn't trolling. Having a poll asking this question is completely absurd. It's not like it's even remotely biblical so I can't imagine anyone holding this view except for this politician...

[John Dibble]

Who voted yes?

Probably someone trolling for this very reaction.

No, the response isn't trolling. Having a poll asking this question is completely absurd. It's not like it's even remotely biblical so I can't imagine anyone holding this view except for this politician...

BRTD has made at least 100 polls that are equally absurd. That doesn't mean that someone who answers yes isn't doing so for s**ts and giggles.

[useful idiot]

Who voted yes?

Probably someone trolling for this very reaction.

No, the response isn't trolling. Having a poll asking this question is completely absurd. It's not like it's even remotely biblical so I can't imagine anyone holding this view except for this politician...

BRTD has made at least 100 polls that are equally absurd.

True

[minionofmidas]

It seems I did, too. I don't remember my exact rationale, but I frequently vote "contrarian" in absurd polls.