Abortionist Shot to Death at Church
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Sunday, May 31, 2009 3:50 PM
***Updated with a video clip of Fr. Frank Pavone’s comments today (after the jump)***
Controversial late-term abortionist doctor, George Tiller was shot and killed this morning in the lobby of Reformation Lutheran Church, where he was a member of the congregation.
According to Fox News:
“Tiller has been among the few U.S. physicians performing late-term abortions. His clinic has repeatedly been the site of protests for about two decades. In fact, Tiller has been the victim of violence multiple times.”
Police already have a suspect in custody but are not releasing any details about his identity at this time.
Whoever is responsible for this terrible crime, it is important that pro-life leaders are unanimous in their condemnation of this murder, and I am encouraged to see that many are already speaking out.
Fr. Frank Pavone of Priests for Life made this statement today:
“I am saddened to hear of the killing of George Tiller this morning. At this point, we do not know the motives of this act, or who is behind it, whether an angry post-abortive man or woman, or a misguided activist, or an enemy within the abortion industry, or a political enemy frustrated with the way Tiller has escaped prosecution. We should not jump to conclusions or rush to judgment.
But whatever the motives, we at Priests for Life continue to insist on a culture in which violence is never seen as the solution to any problem. Every life has to be protected, without regard to their age or views or actions.”
We should all pray for the victim of this crime, for the perpetrator, and that this tragic incident will not harm the credibility of the pro-life movement.
Here’s more commentary from Fr. Pavone:
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