Abortion: A Rational Look at An Emotional Issue

SummaryIn this book, Dr. R.C. Sproul employs his unique perspective as a highly experienced pastor-theologian and a trained philosopher to provide well-considered and compassionate answers to the difficult questions that attend termination of pregnancy. Dr. Sproul strives for a factual, well-reasoned approach informed by careful biblical scholarship. He considers both sides of this issue in terms of biblical teaching, civil law, and natural law. This edition includes a new foreword by Dr. George Grant and has been updated to reflect developments in the issue of abortion. Appendixes provide further background on the issue of when life begins and list sources for pro-life resources.ChaptersA Nation DividedThe Sanctity of LifeThe Sanctity of Life and Natural LawWhen Does Life Begin?What If You Are Not Sure about Abortion?The Role of Government in AbortionA Woman's Right to Her BodyThree Frequent AssertionsThe Pro-Choice PositionThe Problem of Unwanted PregnanciesIs Abortion the Unpardonable Sin?A Pro-Life StrategyResourcesAppendix A: Testimony on the Beginning of Human LifeAppendix B: Pro-Life ResourcesNotesBibliographyIndex