In reply to Russell Mains.

Russell, taking a stand against the extermination of unborn babies (whether in abortion clinics or by abortifacient contraceptives mandated by government agencies) is not a political issue for Christians. It's a biblically defined moral issue to which the Bible speaks clearly and unambiguously: "Rescue those who are being taken away to death; hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter. If you say, 'Behold, we did not know this,' does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who keeps watch over your soul know it, and will he not repay man according to his work?"

Rev. James Lamb, Executive Director of Lutherans for Life, helps to sort out what's unequivocally biblically mandated and what's open to discussion in his essay "Is Abortion Just an Election Issue for Christians?" [ http://www.christianliferesources.com/article/is-abortion-just-an-election-issue-for-christians-61 ]

". . . God speaks to some of the political issues of our day but in a way that gives the Christian plenty of "wiggle" room. For example, God speaks about taxes. He tells us to give to "Caesar" what is his.

"However, he does not talk about tax structures or the IRS. Therefore, Christians may debate about how much they think "Caesar" should be taking or about how he should be taking it.

"God speaks about salvation but not about how to save the Social Security system. Therefore, Christians may debate about the pros and cons of privatization.

"God speaks about caring for the elderly but not about Medicare. Therefore, Christians may debate about the best way to help the elderly pay for prescriptions.

"God speaks differently, however, about destroying innocent human life, and there is no "wiggle" room. He says: "You shall not murder."

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"Therefore, a Christian cannot debate the "pros and cons" of abortion any more than he can debate the "pros and cons" of rape or stealing or adultery. Abortion cannot be a fundamental "right" for, in God's sight, it is a fundamental wrong."