04-05-2021
Abortion remains one of America s most divisive issues almost five decades after it was declared legal nationwide. On one side, the belief abortion means killing a human being. The other, a wider explanation boiled down to choice. That s one in a number of words and ideas and positions used to soften the reality of a life and death decision.
One of the toughest battles for people against abortion is addressing assertions around the issue that makes taking a life seem more acceptable. Like the contention that life doesn t actually begin till a baby s outside the womb.
Myth: Not Really a Life Till Outside the Womb
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Those involved in the battle over abortion have seen America swing in January from the most pro-life president of the modern era to possibly the most pro-abortion commander-in-chief. So now those dedicated to the pro-life cause have to consider what kind of damage a Biden presidency can do to their efforts to end abortion.
Just after Joe Biden s inauguration, pro-life Americans gathered by the U.S. Supreme Court for a memorial to the nation s nearly 63 million aborted unborn and to pray that killing any more will become unthinkable.
Making Abortion More Acceptable
They also realize, however, they now face an administration likely to make abortion more acceptable to people than ever.
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Because of the pandemic and security concerns in Washington, D.C., much of the March for Life will go virtual this year. A group of pro-life leaders will still physically march in the nation s capital on January 29. But March officials ask most people to join from where they are.
Still, it s an important event every year for the pro-life movement as it puts a bright spotlight on just how globally devastating abortion is.
More Lost to Abortion Than All Other Causes of Death Combined
40 Days for Life s Steve Karlen told CBN News, Abortion is the leading cause of death in America and also around the world. In fact, there are more lives lost worldwide to abortion… estimates range between 42 and 54 million…more lives lost to abortion worldwide each year than all other causes of death combined.