▶ Key Takeaways
- Left-wing politicians claim the Bible is neutral or favorable on abortion.
- Texas Senate candidate James Talarico is one of the most visible examples.
- Scripture never uses the word “abortion,” but repeatedly affirms God’s creation and purpose for life in the womb.
- Christians should support women facing difficult pregnancies through love, adoption as an option, and practical help.
- God offers forgiveness, grace, and healing to anyone who has experienced abortion.
- Voting for life is not simply a political issue. It is a biblical issue.
The radical left is escalating its war on the unborn.
Not only through laws.
Not only through court decisions.
Not only through taxpayer funding.
But through deception.
Increasingly, liberal politicians, “progressive” pastors, and secular activists claim that abortion is biblically acceptable—or at least that the Bible is silent on the issue.
That is simply not true.
One of the newest and most prominent examples is Texas Democrat James Talarico, who is running for the U.S. Senate.
Talarico recently said:
“I trust Texas women to make decisions about their own bodies, to shape their own destinies in consultation with their family members, their doctors, their faith leaders. I don’t believe that it’s a place for government.”
He also said:
“Jesus never talks about abortion. The Bible is silent on abortion.”
Those statements have generated significant controversy among Christians.
Evangelist Franklin Graham responded:
“Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico couldn’t be more wrong! The Bible is not silent on abortion as he claims—that’s an absolute lie.”
I agree.
The Bible may not use the modern word “abortion.”
But Scripture repeatedly affirms the value of unborn life.
Here are 7 realities you should know about abortion.
1. God Commands: “You Shall Not Murder”
Exodus 20:13 says: “You shall not murder.”
For Christians who believe life begins before birth, abortion is not merely a medical procedure.
It is the taking of innocent human life.
That is why millions of Christians view abortion not simply as a political issue but as a moral issue.
Franklin Graham put it plainly: “Abortion is taking a life—it is murder.”
2. God Knew You Before You Were Born
Jeremiah 1:5 says: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born, I set you apart.”
God doesn’t begin caring about you after birth.
He knew you before birth.
He has purpose.
He has plans.
He values the unborn child as a person made by Him.
3. God Forms Children in the Womb
Psalm 139 says: “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.”
David doesn’t describe life in the womb as an accident.
It’s not simply a piece of tissue.
He describes it as the work of God Himself.
God is the Creator.
Every child is fearfully and wonderfully made.
4. Every Human Being Bears God’s Image
Genesis 1:27 says: “So God created mankind in his own image … male and female he created them.”
Human life has value not because of intelligence.
Not because of age.
Not because of size.
Not because someone is wanted.
Human life has value because every person is made in the image of God.
That includes the unborn.
5. God Recognizes Life Before Birth
When Mary visited Elizabeth, the unborn John the Baptist leaped in Elizabeth’s womb.
Luke records: “The baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.”
The Bible speaks of unborn children not as potential life.
But as life.
God sees them.
Names them.
Calls them.
Uses them.
6. Jesus Calls Us to Obey God’s Commands
Jesus said: “If you love me, keep my commands.”
Christians cannot separate love for Jesus from obedience to God.
That doesn’t mean condemning people.
It means speaking truth with compassion.
Standing for life while extending grace.
And refusing to let politicians redefine what Scripture teaches.
7. Christians Must Be People of Both Truth and Compassion
This issue is personal for me.
I was adopted.
I thank God for my parents who adopted me.
And I thank God for my birth mother who chose life.
Christians shouldn’t only oppose abortion.
We should support women in pregnancies.
We should champion adoption.
We should give financially to help girls in crisis, pro-life counseling centers and more.
We should volunteer.
The early church became famous for rescuing discarded children on the roads.
The church today should be famous for protecting life.
What About Those Who Have Had an Abortion?
Perhaps that’s your story.
If so, hear this: God is a God of grace.
A God of forgiveness.
A God of restoration.
Jesus died for every sin.
There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ.
The past can be forgiven.
The tears can be wiped away.
And your story can become one of healing and hope.
The Bottom Line
The Bible is not silent.
It speaks repeatedly of God’s love for the unborn.
It teaches that human beings are created in God’s image.
It reveals that God knows us before birth and forms us in the womb.
That’s why abortion is one of the 7 non-negotiables I discuss in my book, The Christian Voter: How to Vote For, Not Against Your Values to Transform Culture and Politics.
Christians can disagree on many political issues.
But Christians should never be deceived into believing Scripture is neutral about life.
The Bible is not silent.
And neither should we be.
FAQs:
Q: Does the Bible specifically mention abortion?
A: The Bible does not use the modern term “abortion.” However, many Christians believe its teachings about life in the womb, God’s creation of human beings, and the command against murder provide a clear pro-life ethic.
Q: What Bible verses are most often cited by pro-life Christians?
A: Common passages include Exodus 20:13, Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 139:13–16, Genesis 1:27, Luke 1:41–44, and Exodus 21:22–25.
Q: What did James Talarico say about abortion and the Bible?
A: Talarico said that “Jesus never talks about abortion” and that “the Bible is silent on abortion,” comments that have been sharply criticized by evangelical leaders including Franklin Graham.
Q: Can someone who has had an abortion find forgiveness?
A: Yes. Christianity teaches that God’s grace and forgiveness are available to all who repent and place their faith in Jesus Christ.
About Craig Huey:
Craig Huey is a nationally recognized author, speaker, and publisher of The Huey Alert and Direct Marketing Update. He is also the author of The Great Deception: 10 Shocking Dangers and the Blueprint for Rescuing the American Dream, exposing the lies of socialism and defending America’s founding principles. Craig appears on national media such as FOX, FOX Business, Newsmax and more. He also co-hosts The Huey Alert Podcast with his wife Shelly and helps business leaders, Christians, conservatives, libertarians, young people and more understand the intersection of faith, politics, and freedom.