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In reply to the discussion: I need help from folks here who know the Bible: what did Jesus say about abortion? [View all]
GoCubsGo
(34,873 posts)34. John Fugelsang has this covered in his new book,
"The Separation of Church and Hate." You can hear and read excerpts from it is many of his recent book tour interviews and podcasts, but the book is far more thorough. He puts all the issues in historical context, as well.
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I need help from folks here who know the Bible: what did Jesus say about abortion? [View all]
CTyankee
Nov 2025
OP
They base their objection on the "you shall not murder" commandment. While the 10 Commandments are from the
WhiskeyGrinder
Nov 2025
#1
Sure, I'm not saying they're consistent or correct. "Righteous" killings are somehow different. But if you ask the
WhiskeyGrinder
Nov 2025
#13
No. That's considered a righteous killing, not murder (which is an unrighteous killing).
WhiskeyGrinder
Nov 2025
#30
That was referring to a claim to being one of the Top Prophets and leader, from what I understand.
haele
Nov 2025
#22
Nothing. And they base their positions on their own opinions/desires, and then
RockRaven
Nov 2025
#6
The trial by "bitter waters" is the only reference I can find to abortion in the bible.
TomSlick
Nov 2025
#38
As a Lutheran, and from the bible: the same thing he said about drag queens - not a darn thing.
marble falls
Nov 2025
#12
The only Lutheran I know is staunchly against abortion. He's active in his church and that's why I asked...
CTyankee
Nov 2025
#14
Missouri Synod? We're the Shia of the Lutheran World. I'm progressive Missouri Synod, I have a sense of humor. ...
marble falls
Nov 2025
#16
You Evangelicans can play cards, dance, drink wine and beer in the basement. Not we MSLs. I've gone to ...
marble falls
Nov 2025
#21
The schools broke me. We began memorizing the entire Luther's Small Catechism in fourth grade. ...
marble falls
Nov 2025
#44
It got better, I moved to Akron and joined an Evangelical congregation. But I still feel myself MSL, and an Ohioan ...
marble falls
Nov 2025
#59
Jesus never said a single word about abortion, nor did he say a single word about homosexuality
Wiz Imp
Nov 2025
#29
If he expanded the Temple, then your answer might be found in the works of King Herod the Great.
RedWhiteBlueIsRacist
Nov 2025
#35
As someone who had read the Bible extensively, Dead Sea Scrolls, Pseudepigrapha, etc.
Xolodno
Nov 2025
#40
In colonial America (which was most definitely Christian), I believe abortion was considered OK up until the quickening
Midwestern Democrat
Nov 2025
#42