Positional Statement: Abortion
Human life is sacred and is a gift from God which is to be respected and protected. We affirm that abortion is always a painfully regrettable option and we reject it as a means of gender selection or as a solution to an unwanted pregnancy. We do, however, realize there are cases when the life of the mother is endangered and when this is so, encourage prayerful inquiry and counsel in those circumstances. We also recognize that there are many women who hide the deep pain of having gone through an abortion. We affirm that God’s grace is available to all and it is our commitment to be in ministry with and to all who have been touched by the devastating circumstances of abortion.