In movie theaters across the nation, audiences are being treated to the
extraordinary story of William Wilberforce's impactful life. He was a
man whose deep faith in God fed an indomitable belief that all people
have an inherent right - bestowed by God - to life and freedom.
Director Michael Apted's "Amazing Grace" has been praised for its
telling of Wilberforce's contribution to humankind. And indeed it is
worthy of much praise as both a recounting of the man's life and as a
dramatic production.
Wilberforce took what was then an unpopular position - ending slavery in
the British Empire - and devoted his life to it. During his 18-year
crusade, he endured ridicule, vilification and scorn but remained
undaunted. He was inspired by God's amazing grace. And he ultimately
succeeded.
Today, God's grace visits us again.
In Miami, Amillia Sonja Taylor captured the hearts of millions and the
attention of doctors with her courage, strength and zest for life. Born
at 21 weeks and six days, she weighed only 10 ounces and was 9.5 inches
long - about the size of a ballpoint pen.
Last week, she was brought home by her doting family weighing four and a
half pounds. The world's youngest baby ever to survive, little Amillia
has moved the threshold of viability in the ongoing fight to protect the
unborn.
"She's truly a miracle baby," said Dr. William Smalling, M.D.,
neonatologist, Baptist Children's Hospital.
"It may be that we need to reconsider our standard for viability in
light of Amillia's case," said Dr. Smalling. "Over the years, the
technology that we have available to save these premature babies has
improved dramatically. Today, we can save babies that would have never
survived 10 years ago."
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