Why do what we do? The mere mention of abortion is so highly polarizing that the moment the subject shies into a conversation, even those without a strong opinion find themselves fighting tooth and nail for something they often know little about, and so by choice.
Is it that we enjoy being berated and socially branded for our stand about life for all? After all, once the baby is dead, they can’t come back in a couple of years and sue the abortions, facilities, government, families, spouses, friends, and mothers for the part they had in the decision to end a life before it had meaning to anyone that could save it.
Whether we would like to think about it or not, statistically, we all know someone that lost a baby prenatally, through a miscarriage or stillbirth, or through elective abortion. When a woman loses a baby spontaneously, meaning that the baby died in the womb, without purposeful intervention, we mourn and grieve for the mother, her family, and the baby that is now worth being called a baby.
How are the child and mother any different when the abortion is elective? Do we ascribe humanity when find it convenient? If this is such a common occurrence, why is the subject so taboo? Is it because we must respect the woman’s choice, but only if she’s already born? Is it because we know that the baby’s life must certainly not be worth living if the child’s mother is poor and the father is a delinquent? Are we now able to make life-shattering decisions based on our perspective of the future and our judgment of other’s characters from outside looking in?
Although we could debate the topic from a human rights arena, a biological standpoint, an ethical perspective, and more, our true purpose stems from a deeper vantage point.
The Bible speaks about the consequence of our sins being death. Our wrong actions, against God and others have guaranteed us a ticket to hell. The Bible speaks of murder being in the list of sins in the Ten Commandments. But God sent his son to die for our sins by paying the ultimate price. "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." "The Wages of sin is death." "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life."
What does this mean? It means that if we accept that Jesus died for our sins, understand that we are sinners in need of a Savior, and accept Christ in our hearts, turning away from our evil ways, we will be saved.
We may not be able to do anything for those sacrificed for the sake of convenience or the gods we have created in our hearts. But we may move forward knowing that with Gods help, we can heal wounds that have plagued us and burdened our hearts. We can become advocates for the unborn. Supporters for those having made unretractable decisions. And we can live knowing that as harsh and cruel as this world can be to the born and unborn, God loves us and desires a relationship with us.