Red Letter Day for the Unborn . . .

I just received the following message and think that it is an incredibly FANTASTIC idea!!!!! Please join me in spreading this message and bombarding Washington with these RED envelopes . Pray that this pro-life message changes and converts the hearts of all who see and read the message in all the red envelopes!

Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:55:39 -0500
Subject: Help send a message to Washington
From: belonginghouse@gmail.com

Dear Friends and Intercessors:
This afternoon I was praying about a number of things, and my mind began to wander. I was deeply distressed at the symbolic actions that President Obama took as he began his presidency. Namely, that he signed executive orders releasing funds to pay for abortions, permission to fund human stem cell research, and federal funding for contraception. I have been involved in the pro-life movement for nearly 20 years, and it pained my heart to see a man and a political party committed to the shedding of innocent blood. This man, and this party lead our country, but they do not represent me or the 54% of Americans who believe that abortion is wrong and should no longer be legal.

As I was praying, I believe that God gave me an interesting idea. Out in the garage I have a box of red envelopes. Like the powerful image of the red LIFE tape, an empty red envelope will send a message to Barack Obama that there is moral outrage in this country over this issue. It will be quiet, but clear.

Here is what I would like you to do:
Get a red envelope. You can buy them at Kinkos, or at party supply stores. On the front, address it to

President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, D.C. 20500

On the back, write the following message.
"This envelope represents one child who died in abortion. It is empty because that life was unable to offer anything to the world. Responsibility begins with conception."

Put it in the mail, and send it. Then forward this email to every one of your friends who you think would send one too. I wish we could send 50 million red envelopes, one for every child who died before having a a chance to live. Maybe it will change the heart of the president.
Warmly, Christ John Otto

This letter was signed by "Christ John Otto." Christ (pronounced with a soft "i") John Otto is working in lay ministry in the boston area right now. He did not support one candidate over another in this election, but chooses his battles carefully.

The silent majority" can’t remain silent especially regarding the sanctity of all life. We have to do what we can and this is a peaceful symbolic way to make our voices heard. Also pray that millions of red envelopes will be delivered to the White House.

A Quote for the Day . . .

"Before I met my husband, I'd never fallen in love, though I'd stepped in it a few times."
-- Rita Rudner