Axis Conversations Roland Warren on Why Being Pro-Life Is Not Enough
Jul 29, 2025
Roland Warren, President and CEO of Care Net and author of 'The Alternative to Abortion', shares his insights on a transformative approach to the pro-life movement. He discusses the importance of providing support systems for women facing unplanned pregnancies and critiques the limitations of political solutions. Warren emphasizes the need for spiritual and community involvement to foster a 'pro-abundant life', advocating for a shift from mere legislation to heart and mind transformation. His faith-driven perspective encourages love for all, highlighting the moral imperative to support life.
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Roland's Life-Changing Unplanned Pregnancy
- Roland Warren shares his experience of unplanned pregnancy and choosing life with his wife Yvette at Princeton.
- Their decision led to a 43-year marriage and shaped his pro-abundant life perspective.
Pro-Life vs Pro-Abundant Life
- 'Pro-life' is a political term that has lost meaning due to compromises and varying limits like 15-week bans.
- 'Pro-abundant life' roots the conversation in Jesus' call for life abundantly, linking physical and spiritual life.
Changing Hearts before Laws
- Changing laws alone won't end abortion because hearts must change first.
- Heart change often leads to laws changing; politics without gospel leads nowhere.
