Abortion

Abortion is the killing of an unborn child in his or her mother’s womb. From both a biblical and scientific perspective, life begins at the moment of fertilization. Since abortion destroys a human being who is fearfully and wonderfully made in God’s image, it is murder.

From The New Answers DVD 2

Answering Abortion Arguments

Conversations around abortion and the sanctity of life are often emotionally charged, and it’s easy to get caught in the swirl of “what about” questions and scenarios that are designed to arouse sympathy in the minds of readers. These are real and weighty issues, but what is really being asked, and does it impact the morality of abortion?

The Mission of the Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Exhibit

Find answers and hope in our Fearfully and Wonderfully Made exhibit and resources.

Prenatal Development: Life of an Unborn Baby

When does life begin? It’s a short question, but one with profound implications and real life-and-death consequences.

How Should a Christian View Abortion?

Does the Bible provide guidance in this area? Have scientists settled the matter through their research? Abortion is not simply an issue of empirical science because scientists cannot answer the question of precisely when human life begins. Abortion is a battle between worldviews.

Does the Bible Condone Abortion?

Exodus 21:22–25 actually backfires on those who wish to use it to justify abortion because it teaches that the unborn child is just as valuable in God's eyes as the person who has already been born.

Does the “Morning After” Pill Cause Early Abortion?

The morning-after pill is an emergency contraceptive that is claimed to be able to prevent conception even after sexual union has occurred (thus the name “morning-after”). But do birth control pills, and especially morning-after pills, act only to prevent conception, or can they also cause an early abortion?

Is Our View on Abortion Important?

Our right to life, ordained by the God of the universe, is at the core of a just society. It demands the unflagging leadership of the church, as we strive to uphold life as the Life-giver meant us to. The abortion debate is far more than a mere political issue.

Want to Learn More About Planned Parenthood?

Not many organizations achieve the impact that Planned Parenthood has had on Western culture. At its root is an evolutionary philosophy taken to its logical conclusion that man is merely an animal in the process of evolving to his ultimate potential.

News About Abortion

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Abortion Bills—Should They Have Exceptions?

Sept. 22, 2022 from Ken Ham Blog

A bill passed the South Carolina House banning elective abortions, but was “amended to allow abortions up to 12 weeks if a woman tells a doctor she was raped.”

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Heartbreaking: 1 in 5 Babies Killed by Abortion in 2020

June 27, 2022 from Ken Ham Blog

A new report recently came out from the Guttmacher Institute that serves as a horrifying reminder of how life-saving this SCOTUS ruling on June 24, 2022, is.

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Abortion Provider Appreciation Day?

March 28, 2022 from Ken Ham Blog

Did you know there’s apparently an “Abortion Provider Appreciation Day”? Reportedly Alexandria, VA, declared March 10 “Abortion Provider Appreciation Day”

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Poll: Most Millennials, Gen Z Support Heartbeat Bans

Feb. 3, 2022 from Ken Ham Blog

A recent poll reports 52% of younger Americans think abortion should be restricted when a heartbeat is detected in an unborn child—a promising update on abortion views.

Articles About Abortion

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When Does Life Begin?

Dec. 1, 2021 from Answers Magazine

In early 2019, many Americans watched in horror as legislators proposed what were labeled extreme abortion bills.

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The Absent Truth in New Abortion Laws

July 1, 2021 from Answers Magazine

Abortion remains one of the most heated and controversial issues in the United States and around the world.

Post-Abortion Guilt

Jan. 17, 2021

On Sanctity of Life Sunday, the 60+ million unborn babies are not the only victims of abortion: there is regret for an irreversible action . . . but also eternal hope in Christ.

Are Humans with Disabilities Facing Extinction?

Jan. 9, 2021

When you start with God’s Word as the ultimate authority, there is no choice but to respect, value, and honor all human life.

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It’s My Body!

Jan. 1, 2021 from Answers Magazine

It matters what we do with our bodies because they belong to the One who created them.

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Life Unplanned: Our Interview with Abby Johnson

Jan. 1, 2020 from Answers Magazine

Once one of the youngest Planned Parenthood clinic directors, Abby Johnson is now a pro-life advocate.

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State of Abortion

Sept. 1, 2019 from Answers Magazine

The battles to increase legal protection for the life of the unborn are encouraging and deserve our prayers and help.

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Helping Others Find Healing After Abortion

Jan. 19, 2019 from Answers Magazine

For many churches and pastors, abortion is a difficult issue, but our churches are full of wounded people who can and must be helped.

Semi-Technical Magazine Article

Healing in Even the Darkest Places

Jan. 1, 2019 from Answers Magazine

You’ve had an abortion. You’ve worked in an abortion clinic. You were the abortion doctor. Whatever the case, you might wonder if God can forgive you.

Abortion and the Origins Debate

May 8, 2018

Our belief about human origins dramatically affects how we view the issue of abortion and the sanctity of life.

Book Chapter

Abortion: Is It Really a Matter of Life and Death?

Jan. 22, 2018 from The New Answers Book 3

Life begins at fertilization, and all human life is precious and made in the image of God.

Disturbing “Gift” Affirms AiG’s Mission to Reach Children

Nov. 21, 2017 from Letter from Ken

Because of the public statements about Planned Parenthood, someone who opposes the ministry of Answers in Genesis sent a donation to them in “honor” of Ken.

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Fighting Abortion—The Measure of a Just Society

Jan. 15, 2017 from Answers Magazine

Should God’s Word or man’s feckless opinion rule in our lives and laws? Clearly, evil will rule if God’s people remain silent.

Does the Bible Condone Abortion?

Jan. 12, 2017 from Misconceptions Series

Does Exodus 21 teach that the life of an unborn child is unimportant? Tim Chaffey, AiG–US, examines the issue.

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Up with Down

Jan. 1, 2016 from Answers Magazine

Recent studies indicate that the abortion rate may be declining for babies diagnosed before birth with Down syndrome.

Abortion and Child Sacrifice

Oct. 26, 2015

To whom are these aborted children today being sacrificed? To the god of self!

Understanding the Planned Parenthood Videos from a Biblical Worldview

Aug. 11, 2015

These nauseating and heartless videos highlight something that the pro-life community has been saying for years—abortion murders a baby.

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Planned Parenthood

Aug. 6, 2015 from Answers Magazine

At the root of Planned Parenthood is an evolutionary philosophy that man is merely an animal in the process of evolving to his ultimate potential.

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When Killing Is Not Murder

July 1, 2015 from Answers Magazine

An Abortionist’s Prayer—Asking the God of Life to Favor Death

Sept. 13, 2013

Author Steve Golden evaluates a public prayer of an abortionist in which she asked that God would expand abortion.

Battle for Babies in the Lone Star State

July 6, 2013 from News to Know

The abortion ban Texas is debating already exists in 12 other states.

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Child Abuse?

July 1, 2013 from Answers Magazine

Without God's absolute standard, teaching children is called child abuse, but killing children is bragged about.

Research Paper

Philadelphia Abortionist Gets Life in Prison for Infanticide

May 18, 2013 from News to Know

Is there any real difference between Gosnell’s victims and the invisible millions.

America Under Judgment?

April 22, 2013 from Answers Update

January 22 was the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the terrible decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that legalized abortion.

Should Abortion Providers Be Required to Save Infants?

April 6, 2013 from News to Know

But what if she’s not dead?—Should abortion providers be required to save the lives of infants they fail to kill?

But What If She’s Not Dead?

April 2, 2013

Dr. Elizabeth Mitchell and Ken Ham comment on a bill that would require abortion providers to ensure emergency medical care and transportation to a hospital for failed abortions.

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Are We Winning the Fight for Life?

April 1, 2013 from Answers Magazine

Despite any perceived success, the fight against abortion continues.

Arkansas Snatches Victory for Life from Roe v. Wade

March 16, 2013 from News to Know

Arkansas boldly steps out to snatch a victory for life from the jaws of Roe v. Wade.

Pro-Abortion Writer: Pro-Life Support is a Dirty Trick

Feb. 2, 2013 from News to Know

Pro-abortion writer claims that our “diabolically clever” support for life is a “sneaky, dirty trick.”

TIME: Abortion Rights Have Diminished Since Roe v. Wade

Jan. 19, 2013 from News to Know

January 22 will mark the 40th anniversary of the infamous Supreme Court decision to legalize abortion in Roe v. Wade.

Roe v. Wade: 40 Years Later

Jan. 18, 2013

Anniversaries, whether of good or bad occasions, give us a reason to reflect on the results or consequences of those events.

Semantics Matter: What Does the Pill Do?

Jan. 12, 2013 from News to Know

With legislation set to go into effect requiring private employers to provide abortifacients as an insurance benefit, Liberty University English professor Karen Swallow Prior has called attention to the increasingly sloppy usage of relevant terms in the controversy.

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Planned Prayer?

Jan. 1, 2013 from Answers Magazine

It’s not a pre-April Fool’s joke. Starting in March and continuing for forty days, a Planned Parenthood group will once again hold forty days of prayer.