Why Have A Life Parade?

Why throw a parade to celebrate the fall of Roe V. Wade?

I'll give you three reasons.

First: Because It's a Big Deal

We throw a parade to celebrate the fall of Roe V. Wade because it's a big deal. Roe V. Wade set the stage to allow the murder of over 50 million babies, and now it's over. There is still a lot of fighting to be done and ground to be gained, but it's important to celebrate the victories along the way.

When World War 2 was raging and success was had in battle, the valiant victorious would celebrate. Maybe with a meal, maybe with extra rations, or maybe just with a loud cheer. Then, when World War 2 came to an end, Germany was liberated, and the killing finally stopped — the boys came home to tickertape parades and celebrations everywhere. The local bars gave away free rounds, folks settled down, and families were started. In fact it was the beginning of one of the largest economic booms in history. It was a big deal.

We should celebrate things that are a big deal. The killing, at least some of it, has stopped. That is worthy of a parade — and honestly it's worthy of a far larger one than we have the capacity to throw. And one day when the murder of children is completely stopped in our country, you can bet I'll be there in full force to celebrate that even harder.

Second: Because What You Celebrate Builds a Culture

We throw a parade because the things you celebrate build a culture. The things you intentionally set apart time and build tradition around shape a particular culture for their people and for those around them. We celebrate anniversaries because we want to be a people that honors marriage. We celebrate Christmas because we're Christians. And the God-haters in the world around us celebrate pride month because it's a part of their religion.

It is not a coincidence that pride month events have become increasingly celebrated at the same time that children are increasingly believing the lie that they were "born in the wrong body." The things you celebrate shape your culture, and we want to celebrate good things.

Third: Because There Is No Neutral

We throw a parade because it proves that there is no neutral. When some folks hear that we are throwing a parade to celebrate the fall of Roe, they get angry. Isn't that an odd response? I thought that we were living in an era where folks got to have an equal voice and seat at the table? It's just one parade, after all — it's not like we're trying to take over a whole month.

We're living in an era where if you do not go happily along with the accepted narrative — or remain silent — you will be railed against publicly, potentially even slandered, physically assaulted, or have your business burned to the ground. We as a people and nation are being forced to pick a side, and that's a good thing. The age of Christians being allowed to just quietly go about their business in the United States and be left alone is over.

Throwing a parade, and the general public reaction to it, helps to prove that point. And it helps folks wake up and realize they have to pick a side.

Pick a Side

So… pick a side. Be courageous. Build a culture that's worth preserving and handing down to your children. Come and celebrate with us. We're going to rejoice and shout God's praises on the steps of our Parish courthouse and then joyfully parade down the street, throwing candy and other goodies to any and all who would come to watch.

And there will even be an after party. You're invited.