PM’s jobs funding change hurting youths and the country

LETTERS

Concerning the article “U.S. right irked by PM’s abortion policy,” and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s explanation for why pro-life groups should be excluded from $220 million in federal jobs grants (Jan. 16).

This is very grievous, disturbing and detrimental for the youth, the country and the prime minister. First of all, abortion is not a divine human right for the supreme command is “thou shalt not kill.” It is only a man-made human right. At conception, in that teeny weeny embryo, are all the characteristics of the father and mother. It is a human being at the first stage of development. But it is called a fetus to silence our conscience. And both men and women are equally responsible.

Yes, I agree women should have control over their body, but the fact that they have unwanted pregnancies shows that they don’t. And neither have men, giving in to their desire and lusts. I have heard them talk. And this is what the evil pro-lifers are bringing attention to. And now they are being censored, which is very detrimental to our country and our youth. For now, organizations providing jobs for youths are forced to renounce their pro-life stances to receive government funding. This hurts the youths that would have been hired, thus holding back their ability to become good, productive citizens. Unreal!

It’s also detrimental for our prime minister. To quote Rachel Campos-Duffy, “This is a sign of intolerance. If you have a prolife view you’re not eligible nor welcome to share it, or else you are kicked out of the program (the $220-million federal jobs program).”

I agree with this statement. It is unreal. Christians, be alert! For the prime minister, by his actions, is bringing in the time of persecution of Christians. And the prime minister has supporters, as was made clear during a recent Calgary CBC phone-in show. We are more and more becoming a secular country and departing from the teachings of our fathers.

Woe unto the country whose king is a fool.

Tony Ouwerkerk

Lethbridge