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Feb 17, 2024 · Abortion-choice advocates often cite the passage from these contemporary Scripture versions to prove two things: that a planned abortion is affirmed in the Mosaic law, and that the unborn are not human.
- Human Life Is Unique in That God Created Us in His Image.
- The Bible Forbids Us from Shedding Innocent Blood.
- Conclusion
- Discussion Questions
In Genesis 1:26, God distinguished humans from the rest of the animal creation. Only of man did God say, “Let us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness.” He appointed man to rule over the other creatures on earth. By the way, apparently before the Flood, man was vegetarian, but after the Flood, God ordained the eating of meat (Gen. 9:3-4)...
The Bible clearly commands, “You shall not murder” (Exod. 20:13). As already mentioned, the Bible does not forbid all killing, such as in capital punishment by the government, national defense, or personal defense. But murder is forbidden. The Bible uses the phrase “innocent blood” about 20 times, and always condemns shedding innocent blood. God ch...
Much more could be said if we had time. There are other biblical arguments against abortion. There is mounting evidence that many women who choose abortion suffer severe long-term emotional and physical problems. I want to conclude by suggesting some action points. Some of these are things that every Christian can and should do. Others are things t...
Does being pro-life mean that all forms of birth control are wrong? Are some forms of birth control wrong? Why?How would you answer someone who said with reference to laws against abortion, “I don’t believe you should be able to force your religious views on others?”Should Christians practice civil disobedience to protest the current abortion practices? Give biblical support.Should Christians support “compromise” legislation, such as banning abortion except for rape, incest, or severe deformity? Why/why not?Jul 6, 2022 · The glut of articles and blog posts arguing against abortion from a Christian perspective cite nearly every line in the Bible that mentions wombs, miscarriages, children or fertility, seeing...
Apr 1, 2024 · Rhonda Stoppe Speaker and Author. Published Apr 01, 2024. While abortion is not specifically mentioned in Scripture, we can glean insights from God’s response toward a culture who regularly...
- Rhonda Stoppe
May 3, 2022 · Is Abortion a Sin and Does the Bible Talk about It? Nowhere in Scripture is abortion mentioned by name, but that doesn’t mean the Bible has no response to the topic.
Jun 30, 2022 · Although there are no explicit “anti-abortion” passages, the Bible is clear that God is the Creator of life and all life is precious, born and unborn. So, what does...
Apr 4, 2023 · While the traditional Christian teaching opposing abortion has been relatively unanimous until the twentieth century, it has been claimed in more recent decades that certain Biblical passages support the view that the fetus, or unborn child, has a lesser moral status than a born child, in a way that might support the permissibility of abortion.
