The Witch Trial of Amy Coney Barrett

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I’ve got to say, I have never been so completely disappointed in our system of government than I am after this week’s Senate Judiciary Hearings for Amy Coney Barrett. More like, a witch trial if you ask me.

The democrats on the hearing board have done practically everything short of throwing actual stones at this Catholic mother of seven, and boss babe, ACB.

Her entire hearing so far, has been one big effort to defend herself against slander, bullying, cruel, and downright ignorant jabs. She’s had to defend her family, after she was called into question for being a “white colonist” for adopting two Haitian children. Her faith has been ridiculed and frowned upon, arguing that, because she is a woman of faith, it renders her unable to fairly judge. She’s be questioned as to whether she is a racist. She’s been grilled about her prolife beliefs. It’s been nothing short of bullying, to be honest. Nothing she hasn’t dealt with before — if you recall in 2017 when Dianne Feinstein grilled Barrett, saying that “the Dogma lives loudly in you” — which, of course was cause for concern, according to Feinstein.

And the media has been not only backing up the attacks, but Webster’s dictionary even went so far as to change the definition of the term “sexual preference,” after Amy Coney Barrett used that term twice in her hearing. The media was quick to change what had been a completely politically correct term, to now be deemed bigoted, outdated and offensive.

She’s been called “clueless” by Jennifer Rubin of the Washington Post. And Barrett’s proclamation that she believed in the “power of prayer” in her opening statement was met with an outcry of ridicule, mockery, and aggressive remarks on social media. Which — after the hot water Twitter has found itself in today surrounding their censorship of the New York Post’s story about Hunter Biden and what was found on his recovered laptop — it’s no surprise that issues of faith and morality are met with cyberbullying and threats.

But that’s not really what I wanted to talk about tonight.

I want to talk about the grace that Amy Coney Barrett has demonstrated throughout this entire bloodbath, and how, I believe, she’s being blessed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

When asked about what materials she was using to rebut all of these attacks and defend herself, she merely held up a blank sheet of paper. The entire hearing was drop-jawed, as the senators on attack had binders and notebooks full of notes, from which they were using to try and pull a “gotcha.”

Wisdom. Understanding. Counsel. Fortitude. Knowledge. Piety. And fear of the Lord.

Those are the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, and how, I believe she is channeling all seven of them. The media are calling her grace under pressure her superpower. I call it, being covered by the Holy Spirit.

She has shown tremendous fortitude, being able to withstand personal attacks on her faith and family – never wavering or denouncing that which she believes. And it is no doubt that the combination of her wisdom, understanding and counsel will serve her greatly, if, God willing, she become a Supreme Court Justice.

And, call me dramatic, but I think the overwhelmingly caustic and aggressive response to Barrett’s impeccable –and divinely-granted– strength is a glimpse into the full-scale, all-out war of good and evil. And, pause: NO, I AM NOT CALLING RADICAL LEFTISTS, OR ANYONE IS DISAGREEMENT WITH ACB EVIL! What I AM saying, is that acute backlash against matters of faith proves that there is darkness on the prowl. Any mention of Jesus or God is slammed down with a hammer, and, as it has been evidenced, all the powers-that-be in government, in the media, in our culture echo its suffocation, mockery, ridicule, and denouncement.

Let us take a page from Amy Coney Barrett’s book, and call upon that power in prayer. And pray, not just for the continued perseverance and strength of Amy Coney Barrett, but for our nation — and world, at large — because clearly, there is an enemy who does not want Christ to win. There is a force of darkness that wants nothing more than to snuff out Christ’s light. But praise, God, that is impossible, because He already won.

Lord, pour out your protection on your children, and defend us against such wickedness. And equip us with the tools necessary to defend ourselves, and protect our hearts and minds.

“This is what the Lord says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life.” Ez 37:5

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189 thoughts on “The Witch Trial of Amy Coney Barrett”

  2. AMEN,sister! I’ve read The Book too, and God wins! Satan and his buddies are chess ♟ players—trying to put God’s people in check, but God is a chess ♟ player too, and HE NEVER loses! Blessings.

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  3. So as a person on the political left, I have a few thoughts about this. I have no problem with a religious person being on the court (although I think we should be realistic about the blowback an athiest would receive as well, or say, a Muslim. Most of our elected officials are Christian, so it’s not the strongest argument that Christians are a persecuted minority here.)

    I do think Democrats should be careful about appearing biased when questioning her about her faith specifically, as there’s a pretty bad history of anti-Catholic bigotry specifically in the US. I would rather hear if she can impartially make decisions. That can and should be questioned, everyone who is nominated to SCOTUS should go through this process. We need to see if they are fair.

    Her faith is not an automatic disqualifier to me at all, any more than anyone else’s would be. Unless it became very clear for some reason that she would not be impartial. We all have belief systems of some type, even those who claim to have none. I have seen judges say “I believe in X and also my personal beliefs don’t change how I read the law” and I think that is the most fair interpretation we can ask of anyone.

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    1. Thank you Liz for sharing your thoughts on this. I agree – the questioning needs to be tempered a bit. Impartiality is important to have 100%! I just wish the questioning to figure that out wasn’t such a personal attack. So glad you stopped by! Hugs and love xox

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      1. Agreed, politics is much too ugly these days, we should be able to discuss without being awful to one another. A little courtesy goes a long way. I am personally worried for the US. I think it is getting harder for people to see those of other groups as human.

        I think part of the issue is we are often not talking to each other in those settings but talking for an audience (the cameras or Twitter, etc). In that case it is easier to sacrifice the person in the room because it’s funny or a good show for the people watching or reading, even if it ruins the relationship. It’s a bad trend imo.

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      2. Amen to that! I am right there with you. Healthy and respectful discussion leads to creative compromises!!

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  4. Amen, Caralyn!! I have been praying for her. She is a sharply intelligent and poised woman of God. That moment with the blank pad of paper was classic!😂 We are definitely at war with evil. I pray she is appointed and I pray we overturn Roe v Wade! God bless!

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    1. Thanks so much Ryan! Glad you’ve been praying for her. Me too!! Haha I know! The blank sheet! Iconic! Hugs and love xox

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  5. I’m not watching the hearing. I presume this charade of a confirmation hearing would be as much an affront to my sense of right and wrong as the Senate GOP’s behaviors around stalling the Garland hearing for 9 months in 2016. The fact that they can so blatantly reverse course without any sense of shame mere weeks before an election makes me question the values of their followers/supporters.
    If I don’t question their values, I’m left only with the assumption that they are simply too dumb to notice what’s going on…and I don’t like to simply assume the worst.

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    1. Thanks for sharing your thoughts Galby! You’re really not missing much more than a one directional mud slinging match. Hugs and love xox

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  6. I am not a Catholic, but if all priests were as courageous and forthright as this one is, I could almost be 🙂
    He even calls out the compromising bishops who have let this state of affairs continue. The clearest and most articulate teaching on Christian values I’ve heard in a long time. It is long but well worth the time.

    https://anticatholicticket.com/archives/1510

    WATCH: Courageous Priest Speaks The TRUTH About Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

    A must-see homily from Fr. Edward Meeks delivered at Christ the King parish in Towson, MD on 10/11/2020. This is the homily that should be preached from every pulpit in America.

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    1. Thanks Jefferis for sharing your thoughts on this! I agree! Can’t wait to listen to that homily! Thanks for passing it along! Hugs and love xox

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  8. ACB is unquestionably a class act. I feel bad for her that she has had to endure what she has had to endure. The blame lies at the feet of Mitch McConnell, who should have given Merrick Garland a hearing four years ago. But I smile that ACB left Feinstein frustrated 🙂 . I hope that all believers stay on the high road, and pray for all involved.

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    1. A class act like no other! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on this. I will join you in that important prayer! Hugs and love xox

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  10. The questioning of this woman was appalling. The implication of racism when she is the mother of 2 black children should never have been brought up.
    She defended herself with a grace and composure we should all hope to achieve. I for one will celebrate when she is confirmed and able to put this ridiculousness behind her.

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    1. Appalling is exactly the word, Kristie. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this! Me too!! Hugs and love xox

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  11. Thank you for your perspective. I always enjoy your insights. I confess I have not been watching. The whole thing is a disgrace in my view. “For what shall it profit a man, if he gains the whole world but loses his soul.” It is very hard to walk away from something we dearly want, when we know it is the wrong way to go about things. If God wants Amy Coney Barrett in that position, I am quite sure he can do it, whichever party is in power following a legitimate election.

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    1. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! I so agree – a disgrace. You’re absolutely right. I pray that God’s will be done during this election – no matter who wins. And I will find comfort knowing that His will will always prevail. Hugs and love xox

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  12. Agreed. I am a liberal, but I am disappointed by the treatment of this woman. I disagree with the Senate going back on their decision to not let a sitting president who is about to leave office make the nomination for the Supreme Court, but I do not agree with the treatment she is suffering at the hands of those in power. Very wrong

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    1. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this. yes – the treatment has been uncalled for. Respectful questions are one thing. This displace of attack is quite another! so glad you stopped by! Hugs and love xox

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  13. She certainly is poised and wise. The fact that her children are sitting behind her and the nature of some of the attacks shows the leftist senators have no sense of propriety. The fact that she and her husband adopted two children out of poverty after they had children of their own speaks volumes to me.

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    1. you’re absolutely right! what a picture of grace and strength to see this woman’s family behind her. it is inspiring to say the least that, yes, women CAN do it “all.” They CAN have a family, AND have one of the most impressive and powerful jobs in the country. ((take THAT, Planned Parenthood!)) What a beautiful picture of life! thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you so much Cindy! you’re so right – we can find absolute comfort and peace knowing that He has already won! Hugs and love xox

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    1. That was very good article. I forgot who wrote it and had to go back and look and see it was you. You have talent / skill in this area.

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      1. It seems clear to me “the left” has gone off-rails.

      Rest assured, those who mock people of faith are endanger being mocked by God.

      It says in the Psalms God laughs at those who laugh at Him, because He knows their time is coming.

      Be thankful for the mercy of God, because He extends the hand of mercy to those that don’t know Him.

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      1. And you’re aboslutely right. He is rich in mercy and kindness. thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love xox

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  16. I haven’t watched nearly all her testimony, but I’ve watched some YouTube clips as well as read articles. Like you, I was amazed that “sexual preference” has now been re-defined as sexist.

    I find more and more occasion to refer to this passage from Isaiah 5 – Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!

    Are those attacking her evil? You say no and refer to the darkness prowling in the world. I’m reminded of M. Scott Peck’s book, “The People of the Lie.” It’s a study of evil based on his years as a psycho-therapist and some of the cases he’s dealt with. A man of faith, he’s also been around a few exorcisms. Evil comes from Satan, described in the Bible as the Father of Lies, and Jesus referes to his children who propagate Satan’s evil in the world. Peck cautions to use the label “evil” carefully and selectively. We’re all sinners. However, people who engage in systemic – not occasional – lying truly are evil. The sow discord and cause harm, which is exactly what is happening in the hearings.

    I sense a hesitation in your article to call the people involved in her “burning” evil, and I understand that! Have I misread you? As hard as it is with the criticism it generates, sometimes we just have to say if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck…

    Which gives me the topic for my next article…

    Caralyn, as always, I enjoy reading your thoughts. As I’ve mentioned before, the growth I see in you since I first started following you has been amazing! Your courage is outstanding and can only come from the Spirit, much has He shelters Barret these days.

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    1. Oh my gosh, that verse from Isaiah!! i really need to become more familiar with scripture, because that is STUNNING how powerful — and timely — that is. You definitely sensed that correctly. I wish i could muster the courage to “call out a duck” on some things, but alas, i still tend to do some tiptoeing. Interesting — really looking forward to diving into your next article. i’m back in ohio now, and just yesterday i drove past the place where my mom had her stroke, and all the memories, of course, came flooding back. and i thought of that night, how comforting it was to know that you were praying for my mom and me. Talk about a blessing. hope your week is off to a great start. Hugs and love to you and your girls xox

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      1. I’m so glad you’re back in Ohio and seeing family!! I know how you’ve longed for that!! How did the introductions go with your boyfriend? If you like him he MUST be OK, and I met your mom. I suppose it’s been fun. Sorry if I’m prying. I’m just happy for you and am interested!

        And I hope you don’t think I was being critical about hesitating to call something for what it is. The courage you’ve displayed and the beatings you’ve taken for it are beyond reproach. I was just…talking to a friend. The article I wrote is Let’s Discuss Evil, posted last Saturday. Maybe the tack I took on calling out some ducks would be helpful to you.

        I’m just glad your mom is OK now! Did she get a chance to check out the email I sent you about dinner with Jason and Amy? After her experience I thought she might get something out of it. I was so flattered that you contacted me that night and so glad I could be supportive!!! Please give her my best!

        As always, I enjoy conversations here. You are a blessing!! I look forward to whatever you post tonight!

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      2. Yes!! They went absolutely spectacularly! He is such a good man 🙂 all good! Not prying at all! I was going to share it with her in person while I was home here and tonight is my first night just us 🙂 so I’ll definitely keep you posted! I certainly will! Hugs and love xox

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  17. She’s done an amazing job of holding up under pressure. I was so pleased with that blank page she held up, mostly because I am not a note taker. I have actually been pressured into taking notes for appearance’s sake and I’ve always felt rotten about it There’s nothing wrong with notes! Notes can be good, I’m just saying sometimes things are written on the tablet of our heart.

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  19. Woot woot!! Thank you for writing and shedding light on this hot topic ridiculousness! We don’t have tv at our house but my mom keeps me well informed on the political side of things and she has raved over and over of the grace and intelligence of Amy…praise God for the work He’s doing through her, surely hearts are being stirred if not now, in due time.

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    1. Thank you so much Ali! oh my gosh you’re so right – praise God for His work through her. Her grace, strength and poise are inspiring. Not to mention the IMMENSE prolife message that is her beautiful family is, sitting behind her. clearly, women CAN have a family (a big one), AND have one of the most powerful, impressive jobs in the land! if that’s not a prolife advertisement, i don’t know what is! so glad you stopped by! i hope you have an amazing week! Hugs and love xox

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  20. Amy is showing the grace of a TRUE christian under pressure. She is a blessing before many as our Lord was as well and was treated basically the same! May she continue to stay strong against all who try to crucify her good work. God is standing right beside her to get the Roe vs. Wade overturned because afterall HE IS PRO LIFE or none of us would be here.Blessings.
    Julia

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    1. you are ABSOLUTELY right, Julia. God is covering her with grace and strength! so glad you stopped by! Hugs and love xox

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  25. Exactly whilst judges are human and subject to the same biases as any of us, they need to be able to make legal decisions in a logical and clinical way, regardless of personal beliefs. I enjoy listening to judges discussing the way they’re make decisions. I have listened to several talks given by judges. I was listening to a brilliant discussion between Justice Scalia and Justice Ginsberg who despite their political differences, were good friends. I think it takes considerable courage to be a good and fair judge.

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    1. I do agree. That is why i am thrilled that she is an originalist and respects and upholds the Constitution, arguably better than many already appointed! Hugs and love xox

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  27. Public service means having your life torn apart, which is one reason the best and the brightest avoid it and why we’re left with what we got.

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    1. Thank you so much Steven for sharing your thoughts. You’re absolutely right – stepping into the political arena means throwing yourself and your family to the mercy of the wolves. Hugs and love xox

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  28. Caralyn,
    Your comments are spot on. As a practicing Catholic I find it refreshing to see a women of deep Faith stand by her beliefs under intense scrutiny. The Pro Life movement is a sacred tenet of my Catholic Faith. If Biden wants to run on a Pro Choice platform so be it but don’t celebrate your Catholic heritage as your can’t have it both ways. Judge Amy rocks & I do believe as you so eloquently said it that the Holy Spirit is at work here.

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    1. Hi Robert, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this! i SO agree. He simply CANNOT use his “catholic faith” as a political pawn, when he’s not in good standing with the Church, and being denied communion! big hugs to you xox

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  29. Very well said! I totally agree with your perspective. I have only watched a short clip of the confirmation hearings because I knew this is exactly how they would be. Thankfully, God is on her side and so many people are praying for her. I have been praying for the Holy Spirit to give her wisdom. Many in the prophetic community have prophesied she is like a modern-day Esther that God is raising up “for such a time as this.”
    Wonderful post!

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    1. Hi Faith! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this. I agree – there is power in prayer, and clearly everyones’ prayers are WORKING!! Hugs and love xox

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  30. Yes. The power of the Holy Spirit! Judge Barrett has displayed such grace. We need to borrow a page or two from her book. You’ve nailed it once again. I believe she will be confirmed, but only if we pour out our hearts in prayer to the Lord on behalf of this most gracious servant of his. The Lord be with you always!

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  33. I wish I could write an eloquent comment but I was frankly shocked and disappointed by this post. What does everyone commenting positively on this thread think about Amy Coney Barrett’s refusal to condemn the policy of separating young children from their parents? How is this in line with anyone’s religious faith (regardless of what that faith is)?

    Should children be traumatized for life because their parents tried to flee a desparate situation? https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/10/amy-coney-barrett-child-separation

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    1. Hi Christy, i appreciate you joining the conversation on this. i respectfully disagree – i think it is a highly problematic generalization and assumption to say that she believes in “traumatizing” children by separating them from her parents. if you read the transcript of the hearing, she said, “I think you’re trying to engage me on the administration’s order separation policies and I can’t express a view on that” — which is exactly the right answer for that “gotcha” question. but thank you for joining the conversation, and for sharing that link. Hugs and love xox

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      1. I will say that I respect you for approving my comment and responding to me. Once I saw that you had comment moderation turned on, I figured my comment wouldn’t even make it onto this site. So, thank you for approving it and for your response.

        However, I would like to respond and say that it’s not “traumatizing” with quotation marks. It’s actually traumatizing, when you separate kids from their parents and lock them in cages.

        And it’s not a “gotcha” question, to ask someone whether they think locking kids in cages is wrong… unless someone’s embarrassed of their answer.

        I see a lot of people claiming to be pro-life here… how are you okay with this?

        https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/07/11/written-testimony-kids-cages-inhumane-treatment-border#

        https://www.propublica.org/article/a-border-patrol-agent-reveals-what-its-really-like-to-guard-migrant-children

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      2. Thank you – absolutely I welcome a dialogue. The quotes were merely to cite what you had replied with. I question the validity of such biased news sources. The splitting up of families was started during the Obama era and the photos that these stories use are of the Obama area. Is locking children in cages wrong? Yes, absolutely. But that is not a trump era practice. It was Obama.

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  34. That was a witch trial? Really?

    Why, because she was constantly asked to explain things which everyone clearly knows are true, based on her previous writings and associations? The Democrats let her off the hook in my opinion. The one question that should have been asked of her straight away was “Judge, do you believe that if Donald Trump, Mitch McConnell and the Federalist Society were not all absolutely, positively certain that you would vote to overturn Roe V Wade, that there is ANY way that you woiuld be sitting before this committee asking to be confirmed for life to the Supreme Court?”

    Why not just say, “i understand that to be true. I am not naive.” It’s not as if that would lose any votes for her in the Republican Senate. If she denies that however, or refuses to answer it, then she is lying to the Senate and to the entiree American people. The Democrats never forced her to make that decision.

    Democratic questioning had not a thing to do with her Catholicism. Biden is a Catholic for crying out loud. He may even be personally against abortion for all we know. But if he is, he is smart enough to know that you do not impose your personal views on the American public, and particularly you don’t when a significant majority of the American public is in favor of a women’s right to choose.

    Mark my words. The vote to confirm Judge Barrett will just further fuel the backlash against the Republican Party, and will contribute to the election of Democratic state majorities in many states, perhaps even in Texas and Florida. Then even if the Supreme Court removes the protection of Roe V Wade, it will create huge areas where states are forced to pass legislation that not only makes it legal, but makes safe abortions a whole lot more available than they are now.

    Be careful what you wish for.

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    1. Hi Pearl, thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. i would like to respectfully add, that as a devout Catholic, I am offended that he is using his “Catholic heritage” as a running platform. Because the fact is, he is not in good standing with the Church. He is being denied Communion. His politics on life (or rather, complete disregard of life) are in 100% complete opposition with Church teaching. His “Catholic guy” talking piece, frankly, gives Catholics a bad name. And if that comes across as harsh, I appologise, but the 60 million murdered children to abortion — a direct result of HIS POSITION — get me fired up. i appreciate you joining the dialogue. Hugs and love xox

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  35. Granted, I’ve mostly just been watching clips of the hearing posted by right-leaning sites, but I’ve been really impressed by what I’ve seen and heard, how she has handled herself professionally and stayed composed. And Kamala Harris came across looking petty and passive-aggressive, like one of the Plastics from Mean Girls… but I’m not at all surprised at that.

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    1. thank you Greg for sharing your thoughts. yeah – i agree – she was a smooth operator! haha love the Mean Girls reference! Hugs and love xox

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    1. thanks Tonya – amen – God is in control, and how grateful for that!?! yes!! love you my dear friend. i hope you have an absolutely wonderful week! Hugs and love xox

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  38. This might be your best post that I’ve read. I love everything about it. It’s meaningful and every word is important. No one should be treated that way. Especially of such faith. Excellent job.

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    1. oh gosh thank you so much Derek, i’m so glad you think so! very humbled at your generous words! Hugs and love xox

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  39. I’m sure you are in awe, like I am, of the amount of WOMEN tearing her down. Such a double standard. We support women, go women, women can do and be anything…. unless you don’t believe like other women do, then you deserve no respect. I mean I wasn’t an RBG fan but good Lord, I respected her because respect doesn’t mean agreement. I’ve heard women talk about how she’s going to close all the doors that have been opened but I fear that those attitudes will be the ones to not only slam the doors on all the hard work done before. Whew! I’m fired up, maybe I should go blog…

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    1. Hi friend – thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. absolutely – i am utterly shocked by the lack of support from other women. agreed! haha yes! i would love to read your blog post about it!Hugs and love xox

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  40. I have been reading and following your blog for quite a while and agreed with and enjoyed it because of your honesty, your life story and the lack of politics. I am a Canadian so try not to voice my opinion on American politics. My mother was American but became a Canadian citizen when she married my father. I have family and friends in America and pre Covid used to spend 4 or 5 months a year in America. To her last day on this earth my mother was American at heart and believed that The USA was the most powerful nation in the world. She would be heartbroken to see what has become of her country; racist, bigots, White Supremists and Conspiracy Theorists abound. My mother was a Christian as am I. I choose not to advertise which church we attend because my religion is personal to me and not something I write about. My husband and I watch world news; Canadian, American (both Fox and CNN), British, etc. So I believe we are fairly educated on what is happening in many parts of the world. My opinion of the hearing is that those who choose to see it as bullying or witch hunting will do so. Others who choose to see it as Amy Coney Barrett not explaining her previous rulings and opinions will also do so. It would be in your best interests as citizens of what used to be the most respected country in the world to do some more research in to ACB’s rulings and writings.

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    1. thank you for sharing your thoughts on this and for sharing your story. and thank you for sharing your mother’s heart. I will definitely do some more research on ACB’s writings/rulings. Hugs and love xox

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    1. thanks for sharing that. Certainly, politics used the art of distraction time and time and time again. Hugs and love xox

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  42. I do enjoy reading your blogs.

    I understand your dismay at watching what most people would find a harrowing experience. In my experience most judges are well able to stay calm throughout worse cross-examining – occupational hazard! The picture of the blank pad made me laugh because yes, it illustrates she’s handling within capacity.

    America is at a tricky point, will she be instrumental in overturning the abortion rights – possibly. Will this change to US law represent the majority view of American people – uncertain, but possibly. Regardless of whether the rest of the world views this as a violation of human rights, laws are a contract between society and government stating how we agree to live together. They should represent the majority view unless there is a damn compelling reason not to.

    My only quibble about this appointment is a question of fairness. A judge has to apply the law evenly to all, regardless of background, gender, race, belief or any other protected characteristic. The law applies to everyone the same – yes?

    To accept this appointment now when the same situation was judged differently last time an appointment was needed in election year, raises questions in me about whether she will indeed apply the law evenly. She had the right to decline. It would have been an awful position to be put in – who wouldn’t want to achieve the top rank in their profession?! But by accepting, she is benefiting from a one rule for her and another for other people. That to me is deeply troubling attitude for a judge.

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  43. I’m just amazed anyone wants these jobs anymore. From day one radicals will commit themselves to making your life a living hell. No one is immune- ask the mayor of Portland who had to move as the mobs set fires at his condo.

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    1. hi Cindy, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this. it really is quite appalling how awful civil backlash can be. completely uncalled for. Hugs and love xox

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  44. What a beautiful insight into an otherwise ugly event. Thank you so much for sharing this. Regardless of where you stand on ACB, the lack of true faith and a belief in a higher power is truly what is at the root of the problems not just facing the US, but the world. And ridiculing someone for having such faith just exasperates the problem.

    We all need to unite with positive energy in order to combat the negative, and that can not happen until we all accept each other for who we are, faith or no faith, without ridicule. No one is better than the other, we are all equal. Bottom line, we need to have true compassion for our fellow man. After all, we’re all in this life together, aren’t we?

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    1. thank you so much Mariann! an ugly event for sure. i agree – positive energy is so needed! we’re all in this together 🙂

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  48. I find it odd that Republicans keep bringing up the Catholic thing and the Democrats are caught by the net. Biden is a Catholic, many Democrats are Catholic. Catholicism is not an issue in itself, if you base your court decisions in law, not religion. Forcing this appointment through while the election is ongoing is “Packing the Court” which R keeps trying to say D will do. The simplest way to solve all this is to stop Partisan appointments. Courts require independence to do the right thing for the society they serve. I am happy ACB says she will not be a pawn. Hope that is true. Like you say, she has handled herself well in the hearings. Stay well.

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  50. I will say I am impressed by ACB’s decorum as a person, and how she composed herself when answering all the questions. She seems like a good role model in her behavior. And there was definitely unfair “attacking”/standards being used by the senators questioning her… on both sides, to be honest, as we all know that this hearing is not so much about approving the confirmation of ACB (which is going to happen pretty much regardless) but more about each side making speeches to put out their party’s views.

    But… I’m a little confused about the glorification of ACB as a person. I really thought the whole point of people of faith was not to hold up individuals to the level that I’m hearing in your blog post. Calling her a “modern day Esther” is honestly slightly frightening for me to read.

    Also, I’m more than a little confused on how abortion has come to be the one sole issue that Christians are supposed to care about. It is a deeply complex, sad, and grossly oversimplified topic, one that has no simple solution, especially not just overturning Roe v Wade.

    I’m a Christian who finds herself aligning more with “the left” on certain topics, mostly because (overall, I’m aware this is a generalization) the conservative right seems unwilling to even engage in conversations to hear people and what they’re going through. Obviously I’m not going to try to convince anyone, especially not online, to agree with my perspective. I know that God has no party alignment, so there’s no “right or wrong” partisan side for Christians. It’s a mess overall.

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    1. Hi Kelcy, thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. it is definitely a hotly debated situation with many complexities. And I agree – God has no party alignment, that’s for sure. and ultimately, His will will be done. thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love xox

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