Abortion

Can We Talk About It?

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Hi hi, my peopleeee!

How have we been?

I know I should be writing more often, but you know how life gets. Between work, responsibilities, and trying to survive adulthood, writing sometimes takes a back seat. 😅

That said, I have about three controversial topics sitting in my drafts, and this is one of them. I figured it was time to finally get this one out.

Before I continue, please note that this is purely my personal opinion and conviction on the subject. You don’t have to agree with me, and that’s perfectly fine.

So, when I saw that video from Solomon Buchi, my first reaction was, “Ah ahn… really?!” Not necessarily because I disagreed with his position, but because of the way the message was communicated.

And that got me thinking about abortion, the conversations around it, and how people often approach the topic.

So, here are my two cents…

The issue isn't that he spoke up, every believer has a right to stand for truth. The issue is how. This is a deeply sensitive topic, and wisdom demands that we handle it with empathy, not disdain. Truth and grace were never meant to be enemies.

Jesus embodied both.

Here's something worth remembering: the fact that you don't face certain struggles doesn't make you stronger, it might just mean God, in His mercy, knew you couldn't handle it. So before anyone assumes they'd do better in someone else's shoes, pause.

The couple made a mistake, but they owned up to it publicly. They did not hide it.

The question we should ask ourselves is this: if they brought their confession directly to Jesus, how would He respond?

He would not deny the sin, but He would also not strip them of their dignity. He would speak truth, call for repentance, and extend mercy. That is exactly how a Christian should respond.

"Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently." - Galatians 6:1

This is part of why it's so hard to win unbelievers sometimes.

When they look at the body of Christ and see condemnation instead of grace, why would they want to surrender? And it makes it even harder for Christians carrying secret sins - past or present - to come forward and find healing.

"Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?" — Matthew 7:3

We might not have had an abortion, but have we Lied? Been proud?

Envied? Gossiped? Judged? Cursed?

Scripture is clear, there is no hierarchy of sin. We are all here by mercy alone.

"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." - Romans 3:23

You can call something a sin, explain why it is a sin, and still be merciful. Those are not mutually exclusive. He didn't even need to use their specific situation, the point could have been made without making people feel like targets.

And here's something that really needs to be said: imagine a Christian woman dealing with an ectopic pregnancy; a condition where the pregnancy must be terminated or she will die who watches content like this and feels she'll be judged, shamed, or called a murderer. And in fear, she delays. Or refuses to go ahead with the procedure. God has given us science and medicine as tools for human preservation (in relation to the ectopic pregnancy or any risk related pregnancy. I'm against abortion as well) Wisdom is profitable to direct.

Thank God Jesus is not man. If He were, none of us would be here.

"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." - 1 Peter 4:8

Lastly, God doesn’t bury His wounded soldiers; He restores and heals them.

And trust me, this isn’t limited to abortion. Whatever your past may be, whatever mistakes you’ve made, whatever sins you carry, God’s desire is not your destruction but your redemption.

Now, that doesn’t mean there are no consequences. We live in a world where actions have consequences, and accountability matters. But God’s mercy is available to anyone who genuinely comes to Him in repentance.

The Gospel is not that some people are too sinful to be saved. The Gospel is that Jesus died for sinners.

So, while we should continue to say no to sin, we should also remember to extend grace. We can be firm in our convictions and still be compassionate toward people.

No matter where you’ve been or what you’ve done, if you seek God, He is willing to forgive, heal, restore, and give you a new beginning.

And I think that’s the beauty of the Gospel: truth and grace walking hand in hand.

Amedu Emmanuella .O.