For a few seconds after my mother said she could not congratulate me for “defying God’s will,” no one moved.

the Lord.”

My father replied, “So does theft.”

Abel’s tone cooled. “Your wife donated freely.”

“My wife was told my unborn grandchild was demonic and that funds were needed to fight for its soul.”

“I would never use those words.”

“No. You prefer words that sound holy in court.”

There was a pause.

Then Abel said, “Be careful. Your daughter’s situation could continue reading …