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A deeper problem

by Rev. Robert Fleischmann

For 35 years, I have traveled throughout North America giving presentations and Bible classes on life issues. Invariably, attendees try to pin me down on political issues. I always respond, “None of the political parties understand original sin.” Their strategies are inherently flawed.

We see this sad reality in a recent Wall Street Journal article that reported abortions have risen since the Dobbs ruling on June 24, 2022* (“Procedures on Rise Since Court Voided Roe v. Wade,” Oct. 25, 2023). Two weeks later another headline announced that one more state had codified abortion rights into its constitution (“Ohio Voters Enshrine Right to Abortion,” Wall Street Journal, Nov. 8, 2023).

The jubilation in the streets from the pro-life community on the day of the Dobbs decision reflected the natural relief that comes from accomplishing a 49-year goal. Unfortunately, many people forgot that the decision addressed a symptom of a deeper problem.

How can we raise a generation that cherishes life?

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Check out how three Christians are promoting value for all lives in their families.
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Explore more from the January issue:

Q&A: How do I know I am elected by God?

Q&A 2023 Dave Scharf
The doctrine of election is gospel. Period. A key to understanding the biblical teaching of election (a synonym for this doctrine is predestination) is understanding that it is a doctrine of comfort for the individual believer. Election means that, in eternity, God chose . . .

Confessions of faith: Gabby Kim

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I was raised as an atheist in an atheist household in a nonreligious country. The first real exposure I had with religion was my Christian elementary school. My parents agreed to send me there, because although they were not believers, they both believed . . .

Remembering the Jordan

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“Father, did someone stack those stones?” You were waiting for your daughter to ask this question. Your family is stopped on the dusty road along the Jordan River valley, near the memorial stones where your people crossed the river. For a moment you say nothing. . . .

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