Faith
Pastors Urged to Defend Life in Wake of Tragedy
Faith Facts
- Christian leaders are calling pastors to speak boldly on abortion and the sanctity of unborn life.
- The call follows Charlie Kirk’s assassination and a resulting increase in church attendance, particularly among young adults.
- A survey found that less than half of churchgoers hear regular teaching about abortion at their church.
A coalition letter, supported by respected Christian leaders, is urging pastors to address abortion from the pulpit and to stand for biblical truth in a culture facing moral crisis.
The letter emphasizes that abortion is not a secondary issue, but a defining matter of faith and morality for today’s church.
“Among the great moral crises of our time, none is more urgent or devastating than abortion — the destruction of countless innocent lives created in the image of God.”
The document highlights a renewed hunger for truth after the loss of Charlie Kirk and points to rising church attendance as evidence of spiritual seeking, especially among the next generation.
Leadership from organizations like Human Coalition and Family Research Council urge that silence from church leaders leaves congregations vulnerable and that the church must defend the unborn with courage and compassion.
The letter calls on churches to proclaim hope to those affected by abortion and encourages equipping believers to defend the vulnerable in society, upholding the foundational Christian values of life and forgiveness in Christ.
“Abortion is not merely one issue among many. It is a Gospel issue. It is the defining moral crisis of our day. And it is a moment in history when the Church must rise and speak with one voice.”
Let us pray that our churches boldly affirm life, offer grace and hope, and shepherd congregations faithfully in these trying times. Join this movement to uphold biblical truth and cherish every life as a precious gift of God.