Posts Tagged ‘abortion’
I’m in a mess. My girlfriend is threatening to abort our child if I don’t marry her
Question: I came across this site as I was browsing the web looking for answers and a way out of my mess. I am a 28-year-old male. I am currently studying for a master’s degree and out of a job. I have been in a relationship with this girl since 2012. We agreed to be…
Read MoreMy husband doesn’t want children and insists that I get an abortion if I get pregnant. What do I do?
Question: Hello Jeff, I recently started studying the Bible, and I want to get baptized soon as I understand how it goes. It’s my wish to follow God’s commands, turn my life around, and be a good child. I am married to a non-Christian, and I would like your advice on how to address a…
Read MoreIs it sinful to support candidates who openly approve of abortion and same-sex marriages?
Question: Dear Minister, Would it be a sin to lend support to candidates who openly acknowledge their approval of abortion and same-sex marriage? Thank you for your time. Answer: When anyone advocates sin, Christians cannot support the stance. “Who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death,…
Read MoreYou Shall Not Murder
by Jim Dearman “You shall not murder!” That was God’s command as part of the Ten Commandments, and it is reinforced in the New Testament. In Romans 13:9, the apostle Paul refers to the commandment from Exodus 20:13. There he writes, “For the commandments, ‘You shall not commit adultery,’ ‘You shall not murder,’ ‘You shall…
Read MoreAbortion Is Seen as Morally Wrong, But Fewer Want the Laws Changed
Source: Dan Merica, “Survey: Few religious groups want Roe v. Wade overturned despite belief abortion morally wrong,” CNN, 16 January 2013. “Slightly more than half (54%) of white evangelicals, according to the Pew Research Center study, favor completely overturning the 1973 Supreme Court decision that affirmed a woman’s right to have an abortion. No other religious group,…
Read MoreState Court Recognizes Unborn Children as People
Source: John-Henry Westen, “Alabama Supreme Court: ‘unborn children are persons with rights that should be protected by law’,” Life Site News, 11 January 2013. “The ruling states, “The decision of this Court today is in keeping with the widespread legal recognition that unborn children are persons with rights that should be protected by law.” “Today,” the…
Read MoreA man got me pregnant and now won’t marry me or support the child. What do I do?
Question: Good day sir, I am a single lady, in my late twenties, who was impregnated by a man in his early thirties. Initially, when he found out I was pregnant, he accepted responsibility and promised to marry me. But shortly afterward he changed his mind saying he never planned to marry me. However, my…
Read MoreAccidents Don’t Happen
by Kent Heaton “Morning Afters Can Be Tough” the poster proclaims. The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecology announced a new plan to help women who do not want to become pregnant following a tryst with a lover with a drug called the “Morning After Pill.” A poster with the aforementioned heading has a cup…
Read MoreI’m pregnant after committing adultery and I don’t know what to do
Question: I’m 34 years. I was recently baptized because I love Jesus and I want to live a holy life. There is this one sin that I have prayed for several times asking God to help me to walk away from this sin. I slept with a born-again guy unintentionally. It just happened because he…
Read MoreMy girlfriend committed suicide when I told her I would be marrying the girl my family chose for me. I feel so empty
Question: Dear sir, My girlfriend committed suicide one and a half years back. We had a relationship of five years. Both of us loved each other badly, and she got pregnant twice and had an abortion as I told her to do this. Due to my family pressure, I refused to marry her and got…
Read MoreWhat do I do? The woman I got pregnant wants to abort the child!
Question: Thank you for all the advice you’ve given me. I am now able to stop my lust for fornication, thanks to God Almighty. Thanks to the peace and love of Christ that has recently grown in me, I’ve seen the need for me to keep the child. But yesterday the woman called and told…
Read MoreIt is hard to study for a profession whose code of ethics encourages the support of immoral behavior
Question: Today, I ran across your web page concerning the errors of Catholicism. I believe in what you say because you provided scripture to support your claims. I greatly appreciate your site because it speaks the truth to people who need to know. I am a young, educated, single, Christian woman, currently attending graduate school in…
Read MoreHow do you argue against abortion with a non-Christian? And how do you know when it is time to end a debate?
Question: I’ve found myself in a pretty heated abortion debate. I’ve had no problems finding inconsistencies in most of the arguments, but I’m seeing no progress made, and it’s taking quite a bit of time to answer the arguments, especially with things I’ve already said a number of times. I’m not seeing an end on…
Read MoreI have committed so many sexual sins, especially lust. How do I get forgiveness?
Question: Hello, I am a Christian by birth. I believe in Jesus and God; however, my faith is questionable at times, especially when things go wrong or when there is a delay in getting answers, etc. I fear God, but the irony is that I have committed adultery and I have also aborted a child…
Read MoreIs abortion OK if a child has a genetic issue?
Question: What if an abortion is to save the baby and not the mother, maybe a genetic issue is at stake. For example, SS. Is it still justified? A Christian is advising so. Answer: Just because a person claims to be a Christian, it does not mean they are following Christ’s teachings. “Beloved, do not…
Read MoreHow do we determine who is right and who is wrong when everyone claims to take his stand from the Bible?
Question: How do we determine who is right and who is wrong when everyone claims to take his stand from the Bible? For example, what is the appropriate time for holy communion? Some believe it is evening while some believe it could be any time. Does the timing determine our eternal destiny? Also, can I…
Read MoreWill marrying my lover affect my calling from God?
Question: Please help me out. I am in a relationship with the girl I want to marry. I have had sex with her. We are deeply in love with each other. We also had many abortions. Can I still marry her? I have a calling of God in my life. If I marry her will…
Read MoreWhat If …?
by Ken Leach via Biblical Insights, Vol. 9, No. 11, November 2009 I am familiar with a situation wherein a young female college student became pregnant out of wedlock. This young Christian and her parents experienced a range of emotions unlike any others in their lifetime. It has now been more than twenty years since those…
Read MoreIs it wrong to sell or prescribe emergency contraceptives?
Question: I desire to be a pharmacist and being that I already work for a pharmacy as a pharmacy technician, I supply the medical stations with medications. I was wondering what your thoughts were in regards to supplying the medication Plan B that helps to prevent pregnancy from occurring. Am I in the wrong by…
Read MoreCan I be forgiven of abortion and adultery?
Question: I have had an abortion and committed adultery as a Christian. My understanding, while reading your information on the sins that lead to death, is that I see no way I could be forgiven. Am I reading it right? Please help me with this. Answer: No, you are not reading the article “A Sin Leading…
Read MoreEarly Christians and Abortion
by William J. Stewart Several years ago, with an election approaching, a candidate canvassing in our area stopped by my home seeking my support in his pursuit of public office. I politely, but firmly informed him that he would not receive my vote, as we had fundamental disagreements on important moral issues. We briefly discussed…
Read MoreI got drunk, visited a prostitute and really messed up my life. What do I do?
Question: I am a 26-year-old male and a Roman Catholic. Last month I was celebrating my birthday and I had planned a simple day for myself with my roommates: have a few drinks and dinner. I prayed for this to be my year with the help of God, and I went to the chapel to…
Read MoreDreaded Words: “Mom, Dad, I’m Pregnant”
by David Tant via Biblical Insights, Volume 9, Number 7, July 2009 There are certain words in the English language that we don’t like to hear, in fact, we dread to hear them. Probably, the most dreaded words would come from the doctor’s mouth to the family in the waiting room: “I’m so sorry. We tried…
Read MoreHow can I stop being so judgmental against my sisters who had abortions?
Question: I have been judgmental toward my sisters who have had abortions. I know it is wrong, but these horrible thoughts come into my head and when I am around them I get a very evil look on my face (opposite of smiling) and look stern and hateful. My sister was down from Boston about…
Read MoreI feel so guilty about my past sins. I just can’t get them off my mind. Why do I still not feel forgiven? Is forgiveness all about feelings?
Question: Years before my girlfriend, who is my wife right now, and I had committed fornication and I got her an abortion. I was so sorry, even now, and regretful I allowed these things to happen, but it happened. Prior to our planned marriage, I converted and become a Christian. I repented of my sins…
Read MoreWhat are the differences between Catholicism and Christianity in regards to sex, abortion, and stuff?
Question: Ok. The thing is, I was baptized Roman Catholic. The information on the Internet is kind of confusing on the views of sex, abortion, and stuff. Is there any difference in these topics between Christianity and Catholicism? Answer: There are differences between what the Roman Catholic church teaches and what you find in the…
Read MoreIs abortion wrong except in the case of rape?
Question: I just recently had a short conversation with someone about abortion. We both agreed that abortion was wrong, but we disagreed with one another on the exception of rape. I do not believe that rape is an exception. Do you? The Bible tells us Deuteronomy 30:19 “Therefore choose life”. The person disagreed with me about it…
Read MoreCan a Christian be involved in distributing contraceptives if it will reduce the number of abortions?
Question: I am a hardcore Christian and live my life for God. I try to do the right thing even if that means suffering for it. I ended up getting a job where I am the “Health and Wellness Coordinator” at a college. I felt at peace and that God provided it for. It has…
Read MoreWhat can I tell a friend who is planning to have her baby aborted?
Question: I have a female friend that is contemplating having an abortion. She has said to me that the circumstances were not right since her ex-boyfriend is unconcerned and she is not in a position to have a child now. What advice can I give to her, if any? Based on her response, she is…
Read MoreWhere are we headed?
Question: I have been reading your web site for some time. I have lots of questions but I will try to limit them to one subject: human reproduction. Every four years abortion is a huge subject, then after the election, it is soon forgotten. There is disagreement about using discarded “test tube” babies for stem…
Read MoreWhat are my chances of being pregnant?
Question: My boyfriend ejaculated inside me twice without a condom. I had an abortion around February. What are my chances of being pregnant? Answer: If 100 married couples were regularly having sex and using no contraceptive, the odds are that in one year 85 have the couples will have conceived a child. The fact that…
Read MoreCould I get pregnant if the condom leaked?
Question: I had sex with my boyfriend for about maybe the sixth or seventh time. We used a condom, and when he went to take the condom off some of the sperm was at the bottom; it leaked out during sex (only a very small amount). Could I still get pregnant? What are the chances?…
Read MoreDoes religious ethics do more harm than good?
Question: I think that more often than not religious ethics in government do more harm than good, for example: not funding stem cell research, trying to ban abortion, and outlawing gay marriage. Stem cell research could further science and medicine so much, but because of religious ethics, it’s on hiatus right now in America. Abortion…
Read MoreTo Choose or Not to Choose
by Wayne S. Walker Women who claim the right over their bodies to choose abortion are violating the rights of another body within their own. A few weeks ago, we were driving in traffic behind a car with a bumper sticker that said, “Choice. What a Beautiful Right.” I assume that nearly everyone has seen…
Read MoreIs it a sin to have a baby out of wedlock?
Question: Is it a sin to have a baby out of wedlock? Answer: It is a sin to have sex outside of marriage (Hebrews 13:4). It is called “fornication” in the Bible, though some translations use the phrase “sexual immorality” or just plain “morality” for the same Greek word. The sin exists whether a child…
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