Unborn babies should be protected by our Constitution. Genesis 1:26 & 27 record the creation of human life. We were made in the image of God after his likeness. This makes us very special. We are made in the image of God as trio beings (body, soul and spirit) and like God we were given the power to create life and have dominion over all of the earth.

We create life after our likeness by way of a loving relationship with another person. At conception the likeness of each person is combined in a baby who lives and grows inside the mother. The father who is equally responsible for the baby provides love, time and support during this exciting time.

When there is an unwanted baby, there are three people involved. Two of those people may have been irresponsible or even guilty of committing a crime. However, the solution is never to take the life of the innocent person. Other options are available. Jeremiah 1:5 confirms that life begins at conception: “… before I formed you in the womb I knew you; … before you were born I consecrated you.”

Our constitutional republic is based on our belief that life is our first and greatest right. We believe that morally we should take care of people who can’t take care of themselves, refuse to work or even commit crimes.

For 45 years, unborn babies have legally been put to death, but what is legal is not necessarily moral. In 1973 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that unborn babies do not have the protection provided by our Constitution. As a result 58,586,256 babies have been killed and baby parts have been sold. Can we be considered a civilized nation?

Jackson is a Kalispell-area resident and former legislator.