Sending Red Envelopes on March 31st?

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Comment by Stephen James on March 30, 2009 at 11:12am

Thanks Scott. Yes, I agree that the basis for the action is difficult to find. It took me a while to find it. I'm drawn to it because it's physical and symbolic, but not an angry crowd of protesters that makes it seem like people hate other people even if they are just trying to prevent death.

Comment by Scott Semester on March 30, 2009 at 11:05am

Seems like a committed, grassroots effort, certain to involve and inspire many. But it took three clicks for me to figure out why anyone would send a red envelope on March 31! :) I clicked from the SI front page to this blog, to the RedEnvelopeDay.com page with video intro, to the About page, which finally told me "The [red] envelopes represent the innocent blood shed through abortion, and the plea for the blood of Jesus over the sin of our nation."

I'm pro-choice, and I'm Christian. I won't be participating in the RedEnvelopeDay campaign, but (a) I don't think there's anything wrong with being pro-life -- I mean, we simply disagree on this complex issue -- and (b) I think most of us agree that it would be great if fewer abortions were occurring.

I hope more and more people will think carefully and pray about their beliefs (as you and many others have) and act upon them with passion and conviction (as you and many others are). Though I think we disagree, I'll be praying for you and your movement -- that you may continue to courageously advocate your viewpoint in a peaceful, thought-provoking, prayer-provoking, and hopefully effective way.