Please prayerfully consider if this episode is for you. If you are struggling with grief or trauma post an abortion, please know there is help available. You can find a link to a organisation trained in this field in the episode notes.
This episode covers a range of topics surrounding Abortion. Addressing the need for grace and empathy, biblical position on humankind & value, how to participate and engage in conversations surrounding abortion including common objections and how to overcome them, stats and research that highlights misconceptions & assumptions around abortion and ways in which you can help others. This episode by its very nature is a tricky one to tackle. Even though it may seem clear where you land on the debate, we must consider all individuals involved and approach with grace and compassion. It's my hope after listening to this episode you would feel a little more confident to join in on the discussion, consider how to support women facing an unplanned pregnancy and ultimately be christians of both word & deed, that actively work to support women and families, including children, in trying circumstances.
Timestamps:
02:51 - trigger warning
05:02 - what abortion ISN'T
13:09 -why we need to address this issue
16:22 - Biblical viewpoint
31:22 - Although, you don't need the bible to participate in this conversation
33:31 - What is Roe Vs Wade
34:25 - Australia's laws on abortion
37:11 - #1 They aren't human. When does life begin?
42:44 - #2 My Body My Choice
45:06 - #3 Abortion for victims of Rape
51:52 - #4 Illegal abortion increases death for women
54:19 - Contraception, youth at church & abortion in the Church
Resources:
diamondwomen.com.au - to seek support and help nationwide
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/abortion
https://contendprojects.org/the-science/
https://www.liveaction.org/learn/resources/
https://www.abortiongrief.asn.au/documents/Recent%20Research.pdf?1
https://clinmedjournals.org/articles/ijwhw/international-journal-of-womens-health-and-wellness-ijwhw-1-004.php#ref27
Mahkorn Sandra (1979) Pregnancy and Sexual Assault. In: Mall, Watts, The Psychological Aspects of Abortion. University Publications of America, Washington, D.C, 55-69.
Dingle et.al. ‘Pregnancy loss and psychiatric disorders in young women: an Australian birth cohort study’, The British Journal of Psychiatry (2008) 193,452-454.doi:10.1192/bjp.bp.108.059550.
https://www.alisachilders.com/podcast.html
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