SUMMARY
In this follow-up to our popular episode on abortion, Rick and Brad look at theological and philosophical arguments for the pro-life argument with help from Ronny Gogan. While the last episode on abortion was helpful to understand abortion medically, this time will have a deeper biblical look at the topic.
QUESTIONS DISCUSSED
Why are we doing a part 2 on this topic?
How does this conversation on the podcast look differently than a conversation with people out in the world?
What is the Christian position on abortion? Is this a “die-for” position?
What are Biblical defenses for this Christian position?
What are the objections to Biblical arguments? Are there Biblical objections?
Is there a difference between murder and killing?
What are philosophical arguments against pro-life? Are they based in Scripture? How do they fall apart?
What are reasonable hypotheticals that are grounded in reality that point to pro-life?
Is abortion truly “health” care? Does pro-life mean even if the woman is in danger of losing her life?
Why is childbearing difficult? How does our culture react when things are difficult?
How would you respond to arguments about bodily autonomy and the right to only care for yourself? Are we called to care for others?
What is the S.L.E.D. argument?
What about the cases of rape and incest? Does God/do Christians actually care about this injustice? What is justice in these awful instances?
How has language been changed to make the idea of killing a baby more tolerable?
Do men have the right to talk about these issues that women are at the forefront of?
How does this topic affect the flourishing of our society?
How do we see devaluing children in our society, even outside of the womb?
How does the Gospel speak to the topic of abortion?
RESOURCES/REFERENCES
Exodus 21:22 - God acknowledges life in the womb
Exodus 21:18 - Perscription by God for men in a tustle
Luke 1:39-45 - John the baptist responds in the womb of Elizabeth
Psalm 139:13 - God knits us in our mother’s womb
Genesis 3 - The serpent singles out the woman
Exodus 1 - God saved Israel after children were put to death
Leviticus 20:1-8 - People being extinguished for child sacrifice
Mark 9:42 - Don’t cause little ones to sin
Judges 13:5 - Samson had a calling since in the womb
Deuteronomy 1:16, 16:18 - Judges have the ability to judge the people
Numbers 35:24 - Biblical jury of peers
The Violin Argument by Judith Jarvis Thomson - “Philosophical” arguments for pro-choice
Luke 10:25-37 - The good Samaritan, caring for others
James 1:27 - Take care of orphans and widows
S.L.E.D. argument for pro-life
Article on Iceland testing if kids have down-syndrome before they are born
Article on the truth about Autism Speaks
Genesis 45:4-15 - Joseph recognizes God’s hand in the hardship of his life
Romans 8:28-30 - All things are worked for good
Deuteronomy 22:25 - Standards of the death penalty
Ecclesiastes 8:11 - Lack of quick justice leads to more evil
Ezekiel 18:20 - The son shouldn’t be punished for the father
Fetus - Latin for baby
Proverbs 24:11 - Hold back those being led to the slaughter
Matthew 18:1-5 - Become like a child to be saved
Genesis 1:28 - Humanity is called to multiply
Romans 8:1 - No condemnation in Christ
Romans 4:7-8 - Blessed are those whose sins are covered
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