Sanctity of Life Sunday


Today is a day unlike any other. It's a "holiday" of sorts, hated and not celebrated by millions, yet unknown to millions more. It is Sanctity of Life Sunday, and on this day, January 22, we solemnly remember the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in the United States and celebrate the sanctity of life.

Below, I've pasted several resources on abortion that I strongly encourage you to look into. I don't know how much you know about abortion or where you stand, but I hope that the people who have taken the time to craft these posts and resources on abortion, the gospel, and the sanctity of human life will open your eyes to the horror of this legalized murder of unborn babies. 

Before you read these, here's a quote by John Piper I encourage you to keep in mind:

"Let’s be like Jesus. In every social issue from abortion to alcoholism, from AIDS to unemployment, from hunger to homelessness, let’s give the help that we would like to receive if it were us. And at every moment in that love, let us feel an even greater urgency to pray and speak and work to rescue people from everlasting suffering through the gospel of Jesus. And to that end, may we rest and rejoice that we have a Father in heaven who hears our cry and will get us home."

  • Abort73.com - "Abort73.com is an online resource designed to creatively and comprehensively educate students about the injustice of abortion, and provide them with simple tools to help pass that education along to others."
  • A Month for Life - This post by Kathleen Nielson from the Gospel Coalition blog links the child's right to life with receiving gifts from God.
  • What Does Roe v. Wade Actually Say? - This short post from the Desiring God blog overviews what the 1973 Roe v. Wade case actually accomplished.
  • Abortion is as American as Apple Pie - This article from Dr. Albert Mohler looks at abortion and one of the leading pro-choicers, Merle Hoffman.
  • Sanctity of Life, Gendercide, and Science - This well-written abortion blog is by Carolyn McCulley.
  • Please, God, No! - This is the story of Maryann Loveing, who as a teenager aborted her baby. After a period of grief and despair, she found freedom in Christ.
  • Five Things We Can Do for the Unborn - This article from John Piper is very applicable!