One of the major topics in the church these days is abortion. What shocks me
more than just about anything in churches now is the condoning of abortion in
“some cases.”
This baffles me. Where in Scripture does it also condone the taking of innocent
life in “some cases”?
We often hear the terms “pro-life” and “pro-choice.” When has it, in the history
of Christianity, been a “choice” to take a baby’s life?
I have heard so many arguments for abortion, it’s ridiculous. One of the most
absurd excuses I’ve heard from some Christians is that if the mother isn’t
married, then she should have the right to abort it, as a child needs both a
mother and a father. This is so incredibly wrong! The Bible says to care for the
fatherless, the orphan. Nowhere does it permit the taking of an innocent baby’s
life.
Another argument I hear commonly is, “Her body, her choice [in reference to
the mother].” Well, logically, this doesn’t work. It’s not her body, it’s a child’s
body. A child that has been given a soul by Almighty God. Who are we to take
the life of a being made in the image of God?
Another of the most common arguments I hear is that if the child was conceived
in rape, then the mother can abort it if she so desires. This is also incorrect. Why
should children be murdered for the sin of their parent(s)? Is it their fault? Of
course not!
Another argument for abortion is when a mental and/or physical handicap is
detected by ultrasound. Here’s a staggering fact: 50% of all babies in the world
with Down Syndrome are aborted. If you’re in Great Britain, 90% of all babies
with Down Syndrome are aborted. Is this just? Is this Christian? Our blood
should boil at the taking of innocent lives!
God gives life for a reason, no child is an accident.
One more fact... 65% of women who have had abortions later openly regret it.
And that’s just the women who will admit to regretting their decision.
One of the most wonderful things I’ve seen done is where couples who want
children go to an abortion clinic, stand outside, and offer to adopt women’s babies
that they don’t necessarily want.
I also have friends who have gone to preach outside of abortion clinics, sharing
the Gospel so that women and girls may see the error of their ways and turn
towards Christ.
So, no, a Christian fundamentally cannot be “pro-choice.”
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