You Cannot be Lukewarm on the Right to Life.

There are certain phrases that just don’t resonate with me. When someone says they’re a “non-practicing Christian,” I just don’t get what that means. You either are or aren’t a follower of Christ. To say you are a follower but don’t actually follow Him makes no sense.

Similarly, I don’t understand those who say they’re “mostly pro-life.” I don’t think the issue is one you can be lukewarm on. You’re either in favor of the guaranteed right to life or you’re opposed to it by putting conditions upon that right. “Abortion rights” supporters seemingly think of the right to life in the same terms as getting your credit approved for a loan (or in some cases winning the lottery!). If you’re qualified, you have the right to life! Let’s take a look at some of the conditions that these “abortion rights” proponents think need to be met in order for a person to have the right to be born.

Some will say that you should be guaranteed the right to life only if you’re conceived by parents who want you, otherwise too bad! Others might suggest it depends upon whether or not the parents who conceived you are financially capable of raising you. In other cases, your right to life might be a matter of whether or not the parents that conceived you have genetic defects that may have a chance of being passed on to you. After all, it’s survival of the fittest! The majority of “abortion rights” proponents believe you have the right to life as long as certain conditions are met which are completely out of your control. Let’s hope you’re lucky!

What about those who are “mostly pro-life.” Are they any different? No, I’m sad to say they are not. They also believe you should have the right to life, so long as you you meet certain conditions! Now these conditions are much more difficult (they will say), but they are still completely out of your control (as a baby in your mother’s womb). These folks will suggest that you have the right to life so long as your mother wasn’t raped or a victim of incest. If either of those cases arise, don’t expect to be asked your opinion on the matter. You’re just an unlucky son of a gun and, let’s face it, you should probably be denied your right to life!

What if a mother’s life is in danger? This hypothetical situation is commonly used by “abortion rights” proponents to justify their position. There are two problems with this reasoning. First, situations like this are rarer than you think. Second, a situation like this is different because it involves saving a life. Doctors have always been free to deal with emergency medical situations where saving a life is necessary. This was true prior to legalized abortions. In these rare situations professional judgment must be exercised to save as much life as possible, not to destroy it. This justification for legalized abortions is nothing more than a red herring in the debate over the right to life.

The majority of abortions happen when unwanted, non-life threatening, scenarios occur which subject a baby’s right to life to certain conditions. The conditions may differ in severity, but they still violate a guaranteed right to life. What’s so sad is that in each of these cases (the mild and the extreme) the child is completely innocent. I’m not trying to suggest that rape, incest, tough economic situations, or other unfortunate circumstances are anything to be taking lightly, but I don’t see the logic in killing a child to fix the problem. That logic is ludicrous. Let me give you an analogy to compare it with.

Let’s say someone robs you at gunpoint. They steal $100 from you. The thief gets away, and you’re out a hundred bucks. What do you do? You see someone nearby with a $100 bill and you take it from them. You’ve got your $100 back and that’s all that matters. Does that make any sense to you? If it does, I would politely suggest you seek professional help. Two wrongs don’t make a right!

So the next time you hear someone say they’re “mostly pro-life” feel free to correct them, and let them know that they are actually pro-abortion.