Which of the arguments for abortion listed below is most confusing to you as a Christian? Let’s talk through one at a time to see why they are all myths that don’t hold up under scrutiny.

• “If you aren’t going to adopt the unwanted babies, you shouldn’t try to stop abortion.”
• “A child who isn’t planned is most likely going to be neglected, unwanted, or even abused.”
• “Women have a right to decide what to do with their own bodies.”
• “Calling abortion ‘murder‘ is over the top.”
• Talking about abortion is unloving and offensive to women who have had abortions in the past.”
• “It’s best to speak quietly and one-on-one about this topic rather than through a public platform.”
• “Sometimes an abortion is necessary to save a woman’s life.”
• “Women will resort to dangerous, back-alley abortions if we make it illegal.”
• “A woman should be allowed to abort a child who is disabled or who will suffer for some other reason if carried to term.”
• “We must make exceptions in the case of rape or incest.”
• “Enforcing anti-abortion laws would be impossible, so it’s best to just keep it legal and safe.”