05/20/2019
Abortion. Abortion. Aww, puppy! Abortion…
Has your newsfeed looked something like that recently? There has been so much buzz about abortion lately. This issue is dividing people like never before. You either want to boldly stand up for what you believe or you want to remove yourself from social media and hide in your bed to distance yourself from this crazy world. How is the best way to handle this divisive issue in the most Christian way? Here are a few tips. This isn’t a hard and fast “do this and you’ve bought your ticket to heaven” list, but I hope it does offer some guidance.
Remember that we are pro-life. We are against abortion, but we don’t JUST love the unborn. We value each human life...that means even the pro-choice person that we disagree with. Speak in a manner that acknowledges their dignity and worth.
There are better places to have this discussion than social media. We all know of the internet trolls who like to stir the pot and cause drama behind the screen. The best place for dialogue is in person, when you are able to show empathy, love, compassion, and encounter the individual. If you see a post that fires you up, instead of angrily giving your case, calm yourself and invite the person to coffee where you can have a peaceful and productive conversation.
Educate yourself on the issue of abortion. It is important to be able to give your case for life from a scientific and philosophical standpoint. We would recommend going to a PLM Stump the Pro-Lifer event, reading “The Case for Life” by Scott Klusendorf at LTI - Life Training Institute or doing the Equal Rights Institute course.
Last but not least, pray to the Holy Spirit for the words to speak and for wisdom. Remember that “our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of the present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” Eph 6:12. We need some help from Heaven!