IL clinic takes another shot at Christian pro-lifers

IL clinic takes another shot at Christian pro-lifers           Northern Illinois Women's Center        abortion Clinic A Rockford pro-life counselor feels that an Illinois abortion clinic has reached a new low in an attempt to offend Christians. The Northern Illinois Women's Center abortion clinic has gained notoriety nationwide for the signs placed in its windows that mock Christianity and Christians. In the past, the workers have displayed rubber chickens hanging from nooses, a nun in a coffin, and other taunting posters with hateful messages. But Kevin Rilott, one of the prayer warriors keeping a vigil on the abortuary's sidewalks, notes that the clinic's new "decoration" reaches another level of hate for pro-life views. "They've become increasingly belligerent and hateful, directed primarily towards Jesus Christ and the Christians who are praying outside," he explains. "About two years ago, the Christian presence at this abortion facility began to increase, and you wouldn't even call it protests; what you'd call it is people in prayer." The effort has reduced abortions, which the prayer warrior believes is a remarkable testimony to the power of prayer. The latest method used by the owner to blast Christians is a picture of Jesus making an obscene gesture with words at the bottom that read: "Even Jesus hates you." Rilott assures that in response, Christians will simply pray harder. But his concern is with the women entering the clinic, who may respond differently. "For her to see a sign that says, 'Even Jesus hates you' is just like this clinic is trying to cut the heart out of these women before they enter the building," he contends. The pro-life advocate adds that a couple of the clinic operators whom his group has gotten to know make it clear that they despise everything about Christianity. Contact: Charlie Butts Source: OneNewsNow Publish Date: June 8, 2010 Link to this article. Send this article to a friend.