Breakpoint The Bible Does Not Support Abortion
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Mar 20, 2026 A biblical critique of arguments used to justify abortion, focusing on scripture passages cited by proponents. Close readings of the Annunciation, Psalms, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Job, and Luke on prenatal life. Legal texts like Exodus and Numbers are reexamined and challenged. The commentary emphasizes Scripture's consistent valuation of life in the womb.
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Annunciation Shows Declaration Not Consent
- John Stonestreet argues the Annunciation records a declaration, not a request for Mary's permission about conception.
- The angel declares "you will conceive" and Mary humbly accepts this as God's calling, contra claims it's a consent model.
Biblical Threads Affirm Fetal Value
- Scripture consistently affirms the inherent value of life in the womb across Psalms, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Job, and Joshua.
- Stonestreet cites Elizabeth's reaction that John the Baptist leapt in utero at Mary's greeting as evidence of fetal personhood.
Exodus 21 Distinguishes Harm To The Unborn
- Exodus 21's assault law addresses outcomes: a fine if a premature birth causes no harm, harsher penalty if the child is harmed or killed.
- Stonestreet uses this to show the law distinguishes value of the unborn and penalties for harming them.