EP # 127 | A Biblical Theology of Abortion (Part 1)
Feb 14, 2024
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The hosts discuss a biblical theology of abortion, highlighting that it is the premeditated murder of unborn image-bearers of God. They connect abortion to the historical agenda of feminism and the LGBTQ movement. They also explore the theological perspective on abortion, emphasizing the need to address it objectively from a biblical standpoint. The speakers discuss the manipulation of language and advocate for the use of biblical language to define immoral behaviors. They delve into the controversial views of Margaret Sanger and the whitewashing of history surrounding her involvement in eugenics. They question the contradiction between promoting abortion and advocating for black lives through the Black Lives Matter movement.
Abortion is the premeditated murder of unborn image-bearers of God, and no individual has the right to end the life of an unborn child regardless of the circumstances of conception.
Abortion stems from the worship of self, where individuals elevate their desires above the sanctity of life and reject God's sovereignty.
Softening the language around abortion diminishes the gravity of the act and allows individuals to rationalize their actions, instead of confronting the sinfulness of abortion.
Discarding unborn children based on potential birth defects is an arrogant attempt to play God and devalues the inherent worth and dignity of every individual.
Deep dives
Abortion is the premeditated murder of unborn image-bearers of God
Abortion is nothing other than the premeditated murder of unborn image-bearers of God. Despite attempts to soften the language, abortion is the premeditated and intentional killing of an unborn human being. This act demonstrates the height of sinful pride and conceit, as it involves individuals pretending to be God by deciding who lives and dies based on personal desires and circumstances. God's word declares that every child is a gift from the Lord, and there is no asterisk or fine print to diminish the value of any child. The arrogance and selfishness that drives individuals to see unborn children as unwanted or defective is a terrible sin. No individual has the right to end the life of an unborn child, regardless of the circumstances of conception.
Abortion as a sacrament of self-worship
Abortion stems from the worship of self, where individuals have elevated their own desires and perceptions above the sanctity of life. The act of abortion becomes a sacrament to these individuals, a religious rite that affirms and reinforces their belief in their own sovereignty over life and death. This self-worship leads to the devaluation of human life and the rejection of God's sovereignty and plan for each individual. By choosing abortion, these individuals reject the authority and lordship of God and claim the right to determine who lives and who dies.
The dangers of softening the language around abortion
Softening the language around abortion only serves to minimize the reality and heinousness of the act. Calling abortion by a different name, such as "termination" or "choice," diminishes the gravity of what is truly taking place, which is the intentional and premeditated murder of an unborn child. Softening the language allows individuals to rationalize their actions and shield their consciences from the truth. It is important to confront the truth head-on and acknowledge the sinfulness of abortion, rather than trying to soften or sugarcoat it.
The arrogance of discarding unborn children with potential birth defects
The mindset of discarding unborn children due to potential birth defects is marked by arrogance and conceit. It is an attempt to play God and determine the worth and value of a human life based on physical or psychological perfection. This perspective ignores the fact that every individual is created in the image of God and has inherent worth and dignity. No one has the right to decide the value of another person's life, and this mindset goes against the biblical truth that every child is a gift and reward from the Lord. It is a rejection of the sovereignty of God and an elevation of human preferences and perceptions above the sanctity of life.
The Legacy of Margaret Sanger and the Eugenicist Movement
Margaret Sanger, the founder of the eugenics movement, sought to control birth rates among races deemed undesirable. She used pastors to spread her message, promising a better future. However, her objectives masked deep-seated bigotry and a disregard for the sanctity of life. Planned Parenthood, an offshoot of her movement, claims to plan parenthood but instead eliminates it. Their opposition to childbearing, particularly among the less privileged, contradicts their proclaimed role. The impact of Sanger's ideologies resembles those of Adolf Hitler, with millions of lives lost due to abortion.
Abortion as a Theological Issue
The discussion on abortion should be rooted in theology, recognizing that believers are not of this world and should not align with its principles. Abortion is a theological matter because it involves the premeditated murder of unborn image bearers of God. Every conversation about abortion must begin and end with God, focusing on the inherent value, dignity, and worth of every human life created in His image.
The Corruption of Feminism and the Distortion of Motherhood
Margaret Sanger's ideologies and the eugenics movement influenced the feminist belief that motherhood is beneath a woman's true evolutionary role. This view disregards the value and significance of motherhood and seeks to prevent the birth of those considered unfit or defective. It is alarming to see how feminism and distorted ideologies have corrupted the true value of motherhood and disregarded the sanctity of life.
In this episode of the Just Thinking podcast, co-hosts Darrell Harrison and Virgil Walker discuss a biblical theology of abortion from the 3-point thesis that: 1) Abortion is the premeditated murder of unborn image-bearers of God (Gen. 1:27). 2) Murder is sin in God’s sight (Ex. 20:13). 3) In view of numbers 1 and 2, no individual has the right to premeditatedly end the life of an unborn child regardless of the circumstances by which that unborn child is conceived. Additionally, Darrell and Virgil connect the issue of abortion to the historical agenda of feminism and the LGBTQ movement of the 1800s.
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