France Legalizes Murder, Is America Next?
Why Christians Can No Longer Stay Silent On Abortion
Those familiar with history understand its tendency to repeat itself. This adage rings alarmingly true as we witness France enshrining the right to abortion in its constitution, a groundbreaking yet controversial move. The recent parliamentary vote in France has not just guaranteed this right statutorily but has woven it into the nation's core legal framework, setting a global precedent.
Reflecting on this, one cannot help but draw parallels to the Old Testament, where God's people were strictly commanded not to follow in the footsteps of surrounding nations who sacrificed their children to Moloch. Such acts were deemed abominable. In Leviticus, God warns the Israelites against offering their offspring to this deity, under penalty of death.
“Say to the people of Israel, Any one of the people of Israel or of the strangers who sojourn in Israel who gives any of his children to Molech shall surely be put to death.” Leviticus 20:2
Children are described in the Bible as a blessing from God, a sentiment that seems increasingly counter-cultural in today's world. Not only were God's people instructed to value their children, but they were also commanded to actively oppose practices that devalued human life. For God, it wasn’t enough to simply avoid sacrificing children. They were called to oppose it.
“And if the people of the land do at all close their eyes to that man when he gives one of his children to Molech, and do not put him to death, then I will set my face against that man and against his clan and will cut them off from among their people, him and all who follow him in whoring after Molech.” Leviticus 20:4-5
In America, Joe Biden promised to guarantee abortion by codifying it as federal law – even up to the moment of birth. In October 2022, he said, “I promise you, we’ll do our part. I’ll do my part. And with your support, I’ll sign a law codifying Roe in January.”
As believers, can we afford to sit on the sidelines, worried about the possibility of being branded 'political,' or worse, tagged with unkind labels for simply upholding our convictions?
We cannot allow the fear of public censure or the threat of cancel culture to muzzle the truth we carry in our hearts. As citizens in God’s Kingdom and the United States, we’re called to speak with love, stand with courage, and serve with humility, no matter the earthly cost.
This moment is a call for Christians to embody the values they profess, advocating for the sanctity of life and not just being bystanders but vocal opponents of actions they believe undermine this principle. It is a time for courage, for speaking out against what is perceived as an atrocity, echoing the proactive stance God commanded of His people.
In a world where the value of life is increasingly debated, let us be reminded of our call to be different, to be a voice for the voiceless, and to stand firm in our convictions, motivated by love and a profound respect for the divine gift of life.