When Jesus Was Silent: Abortion

Few questions are argued as fiercely as this one, in marches, in courtrooms and at kitchen tables. Many people on both sides say they speak for Jesus. This lesson asks a narrow question: what did he say? In the four Gospels, he says nothing about abortion. It was known in his world, and he never spoke of it. This is the second silent room in the series.

If you have had an abortion, or stood beside someone who did, or have given years of your life to protecting unborn children, you are welcome in this lesson. It will not tell you what to conclude. It will ask you to stop saying "Jesus said" where he said nothing, and to take seriously what he did say. You don't need anyone's permission to follow him, inside a church or outside one.

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