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The God Who Defies the Spirit of Abortion
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· August 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway It appears that the parents had not even bothered to cut the umbilical cord, which was wrapped around the baby's throat.
A disturbing scene unfolded in a local field, where a desperate cry broke the peace. The sound of a dying child was heard, prompting a rapid response from a figure known as the King. He searched the area and found a baby, abandoned and left to die.
The baby was found naked and covered in blood and filth, with her legs kicking weakly. It appears that the parents had not even bothered to cut the umbilical cord, which was wrapped around the baby's throat. The King dropped to his knees upon finding the child.
Further details about this incident are available from local sources, including the circumstances surrounding the baby's abandonment and the King's actions thereafter.
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Category: missions Published: August 9, 2026 Source: Desiring God Reading time: 1 min
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