Questions & Answers

In the Category: Moral

#42 How can Christians discern pro-life legislation that compromises justice? Ask: Does this legislation protect every child from conception without exception? Does the bill outlaw all abortion as murder and require equal justice (Proverbs 24:11–12; Romans 13:3–4)? Does the bil...
#43 What steps should fathers take when mothers consider abortion? Repent of passivity; lovingly plead for the child's life; provide tangible support and protection; involve church shepherds; seek just legal recourse if needed. Fathers must reflect Christ's sacrifici...
#44 Does a detectable heartbeat prove personhood scientifically and biblically? Heartbeat detection simply reveals what God made at conception: a human person (Psalm 139:13–16). Personhood does not begin with a detectable pulse; life begins when God knits the child together at co...
#45 How do we answer claims that abortion is healthcare? We answer that claim by going back to the truth about what abortion is . Scripture and reason both reveal that abortion is the intentional killing of an innocent human being . No act that deliberately...
#46 If infants that die go to Heaven, why is abortion a problem? That question goes right to the heart of the matter, and it’s one that deserves a clear and biblical answer. First, even if every aborted child were immediately received into the presence of Christ—wh...
#48 If abortion can be forgiven, why not do it and just ask for forgiveness after? This question highlights a key distinction in how many people think about sin and forgiveness. Although God's grace is sufficient to forgive any sin His people commit or have committed Scripture repea...
#51 How should Christians engage medical providers who perform abortions? Approach physicians with truth and sobriety: abortion is the shedding of innocent blood (Exodus 20:13; Proverbs 6:17). Appeal to their conscience and professional oath to heal, not kill. Offer the gos...
#52 What role do Psalm 82 and Micah 6:8 play in shaping abolition? Psalm 82 rebukes rulers who fail to rescue the weak; Micah 6:8 commands us to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. Together they frame abolition: defend the fatherless, refuse partiality,...
#53 How can Christians discern ethical responses to insurance plans that cover abortion? If an insurance plan funds abortion, believers must not participate in the shedding of innocent blood (Romans 1:32). Seek alternatives: opt-out riders, employer negotiations, health-share ministries,...
#54 Should Christians pursue embryo adoption from IVF clinics? Embryos are created by God, not surplus property (Psalm 139:13-16). Rescuing frozen children can be an act of mercy, yet the IVF system that created them is unjust. Couples must proceed with sober con...
#60 How do we answer claims that abolition is too harsh? God forbids partiality in justice (Deuteronomy 1:17). Abolition is not harsh; it is consistent love for every one of our neighbors and represents equal justice/protection. Softening justice for the pr...
#61 What is biblical equal protection for the preborn? Equal protection means the same laws against murder apply to every human from conception without exception (Genesis 9:6). No immunity for age, location, or stage; no partiality for the powerful. Civil...
#62 How should Christians view the dignity of fetal remains after abortion? Even after death, human remains deserve dignity because they belong to a person made by God (Deuteronomy 21:22-23). Aborted children should not be treated as medical waste or research material, but th...
#64 What pastoral care do men need after coercing abortion? Men who coerced abortion need conviction, confession, and the cleansing blood of Christ (1 John 1:9). Pastors should call them to repentance, require restitution where possible, and shepherd them into...
#65 How should Christians view genetic testing when Down's Syndrome is suspected? Genetic screenings must not become a pretext for murder. Every child, including those with Down's Syndrome are created by God and inherently deserve protection. Testing may inform care, but it must ne...

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