Sherri Shepherd's Abortion Confession

Sherri Shepherd's Abortion Confession

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

The View host elaborates on her controversial comments.

In the new issue of the black Christian women's magazine Precious Times, Sherri Shepherd said she's "had more abortions than I would like to count." Her rough past includes a drug addict sister, whom she often had to rescue from crack houses, a physically abusive boyfriend, and incredibly low self-esteem. "I felt if someone killed me, it wouldn't even make a difference," she said.

But after she found God, all that changed. She said she relied on on her faith to get through her divorce from Jeff Tarpley, father of their 3-year-old son. Tarpley reportedly cheated on her and got another woman pregnant.

Since her statements have gone public this morning, a media firestorm has ensued. But she says her abortion quote didn't give the full story. She elaborates on her controversial statements on The View:

Do you think Sherri should have discussed her abortions publicly, or kept them private?

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Instead of Sherri Shepherd speaking and being paid to speak at “womens groups” (code for women who have had abortions) she should make it her mission to speak against abortion not helping people get through their shame of having an abortion. Or better yet speak about birth control and why it is necessary to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Sherri, just because a random lady from your ladies group tells you your unwanted babies will be waiting in Heaven for you isn’t proof that Jesus has forgiven you. How you live your remaining life will be the true test. Getting educated will be a good start.

- Leigh

Posted 07/25/08 07:36 AM

I think Sherry Shepherd is gross and ignorant! I do not watch The View anymore because of her. What kind of person actually believes that all the babies they have aborted will be in heaven saying hi mommy. Please!! I mean REALLY! How much more stupidity can we expect from her? I think she should be FIRED before the show loses its credibility all together. It’s one thing to hear another point of view from an intelligent person, but from an ignorant person is another.

- Does it matter?

Posted 10/03/08 03:52 PM

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