Questions & Answers

#1 Why is abortion wrong? Abortion is wrong because it is the taking of innocent human life. God commands, “You shall not murder” (Exodus 20:13). A child in the womb is a living human being from conception (Psalm 139:13–16; Lu...
#2 Is birth control ever biblical? Birth control is not always sinful, but some forms are. Methods that destroy an embryo or prevent its implantation are wrong because they end a human life (Exodus 20:13). There is a difference between...
#3 What is the difference between abolition and pro-life? The pro-life movement seeks to regulate abortion. Abolition calls for it to end immediately and completely. Pro-life legislation usually allows abortion in some cases or only prior to certain stages o...
#4 How should Christians respond to rape and abortion? Rape is evil, and those who commit it must face justice (Deuteronomy 22:25–27). But abortion does not bring justice. It takes the life of an innocent child. The child is not guilty of the father’s cri...
#5 Can abortion be forgiven? Yes. Christ's atonement is sufficient for every sin of His people, including abortion. Abortion is a grave sin, but Christ’s grace is greater (1 John 1:7–9). Anyone who has participated in abortion—wh...
#6 What does the Bible say about the value of life? The Bible teaches that life is a gift from God (Acts 17:25). He alone gives and takes life (Exodus 20:13;Deuteronomy 32:39). From conception onward, every person exists by God’s will and for His purpo...
#7 Should abortion be punished by law? Yes. A just government must punish those who take innocent life (Romans 13:3–4). Equal justice under the law requires that abortion be treated as homicide. Abortion is not a private medical choice—it...
#8 What about ectopic pregnancy? Ectopic pregnancy is a tragic and rare condition where the embryo implants outside the womb. In most cases, the baby cannot survive. But it's not medically necessary to immediately remove the baby! Ab...
#9 How should the church engage abortion culture? The church must speak clearly and boldly. Silence in the face of evil is sin (Proverbs 24:11–12). Pastors should preach the truth about abortion and call for repentance (2 Timothy 4:2). Believers shou...
#10 Does science prove life begins at conception? Yes. Science shows that a new human life begins at conception. From that moment, the embryo has its own DNA and grows by its own internal direction. This truth supports what Scripture has always revea...
#11 How should we care for post-abortive women? Women who have had abortions need both truth and grace. We must never lessen the evil of what abortion is. To do so would dishonor God and offer false comfort. Abortion is the taking of an innocent li...
#12 Is it loving to call abortion murder? Yes. Love tells the truth, even when it’s hard (Ephesians 4:15). To call abortion anything less than murder is to lie and allow sin to continue. Scripture commands us to expose the works of darkness (...
#13 What about contraceptives that cause early abortion? Some contraceptives can cause early abortion by preventing an embryo from implanting or surviving. Such methods destroy a human life and are morally wrong (Exodus 20:13). Christians must research and...
#14 Why should men speak out against abortion? Men are called to protect, lead, and defend the innocent (Proverbs 24:11–12; Micah 6:8). Silence in the face of injustice is cowardice (James 4:17). Abortion persists partly because men have abdicated...
#15 What role should civil government play in ending abortion? Civil government exists to punish evil and protect the innocent (Romans 13:3–4). Allowing abortion is rebellion against God’s authority. Rulers are God’s servants for good. When they approve of killin...

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