It is a tragedy that Kansas late-term abortionist George Tiller was shot to death while at church this past weekend.

Halton Pro-Life has never condoned violence of any sort to advance our message of respect for all human beings from conception to natural death. To do so would invalidate the very nature of our beliefs.

While we abhor the violence done to unborn children in the womb and their mothers through abortion, we respect the abortionist’s right to life also and encourage respectful dialogue with, and peaceful prayer for, those involved in the abortion industy.

Many pro-life leaders have spoken clearly to this point, including U.S. based Operation Rescue, who stated:

“We are shocked at this morning’s disturbing news that Mr. Tiller was gunned down. Operation Rescue has worked for years through peaceful, legal means, and through the proper channels to see him brought to justice. We denounce vigilantism and the cowardly act that took place this morning. We pray for Mr. Tiller’s family that they will find comfort and healing that can only be found in Jesus Christ.”

Tiller has had many charges brought against him, the latest including: “performing an abortion on a fetus that was viable without having a documented referral from another physician not legally or financially affiliated with him; unprofessional or dishonorable conduct or professional incompetency; and commitment of acts likely to deceive, defraud or harm the public.”

Tiller was known for performing abortions on 5 month old unborn children who could survive outside their mother’s womb.

Though a suspect has been detained, there are no details regarding motives. I has been suggested that it could be someone who has been adversely affected by Tiller’s actions, maybe a father of a child who was aborted. We can only speculate at this point.

Again, Halton Pro-Life condemns this act of violence and encourages peaceful means to create a culture that respects and protects all human life.

Joanne Matters, Executive Director