In part 1 and part 2 we have examined the scriptures and the research data cited by LDS Family Services in support of the church's policy on unwed mothers and adoption. We've also looked for evidence that unwed mothers have received a confirming revelation regarding the policy. Finally, we began the process of examining the policy in light of the life and teachings of Jesus. So far there hasn't been a lot to recommend the policy. This post will continue the examination of the policy in light of Jesus' earthly ministry. I just know that someone is going to argue that encouraging the mother to give the baby up protects her from the stigma and shame of being an unwed mother. It would be fairly easy to dispose of this argument by pointing out that more than a third of the babies born in the United States are to unwed mothers. The social mores of the general society assigns no stigma or shame to being an unwed mother, or to being a single mother. In a bygone era perhaps ther...
A compendium of thoughts, ramblings and rants from a 50 year old father of 11 children.