The Catholic bishop of Detroit makes a plea to all voters in Michigan against the devastating-to-life Proposal 3 there:
In Chapter Four of the Book of Esther, we read a passage that speaks to our current situation in the state of Michigan, Mordecai, Esther’s adoptive father, poses this question: “Who knows – perhaps it was for a time like this that you became queen?”
Just as God created Esther for that moment in history, God created us for this specific time and place. It is not by chance that you and I are here, days before we and all citizens in Michigan are being asked to decide on an issue of paramount importance to protecting the inherent, God-given dignity of all people. On November 8, voters in Michigan will decide on Proposal 3, an amendment to the state constitution that would allow unregulated abortion on-demand through all nine months of pregnancy.
If passed, this change to our state constitution would make Michigan a place where abortions are performed anywhere, at any time, by any person, for any reason. It pushes the boundaries of all people of goodwill, not just those who are pro-life. And most importantly, it would have lasting consequences for generations to come.
Just as Queen Esther had a role to play, we were created for a time like this. It is time for us to do our part. Let us pray for a conversion of hearts, help others to understand the dangers of this proposal, and Vote No on Proposal 3, rejecting its destructive approach to human life.
The more extreme the policies, the more we are going to actually have to think about what we’re doing.





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