(Oklahoma Legislature)In defending his controversial antiabortion legislation, Oklahoma state Rep. George Faught said that even in pregnancies that result from rape or incest, “God can bring beauty from ashes.”Faught made the statement during a debate on the Oklahoma House floor earlier this week. A fellow lawmaker criticized the Republican from Muskogee for not including an exception for pregnancies that resulted from rape and incest. I mean, you can get on that path, but you know it’s a reality, unfortunately,” Faught said, adding that rape and incest have nothing to do with his legislation. [Why critics say a Texas bill lets anti-abortion doctors lie to pregnant women]Oklahoma state Rep. George Faught (R) (Oklahoma Legislature)“You know, it’s a great question to ask,” Faught responded. “God can bring beauty out of ashes, as he has time and time again,” he added, addressing questions about rape and incest.

Source: Washington Post March 25, 2017 17:47 UTC