As Kamala Harris crisscrosses battleground states on her “Reproductive Freedom” bus tour, the abortion debate takes center stage once again. Harris and her supporters, like Hadley Duvall, who shared a deeply personal and tragic story of rape and pregnancy, are using emotion and personal stories to rally voters. While these stories are undeniably heart-wrenching, as Christians, we are called to approach this issue with moral clarity and a rational, objective commitment to the sanctity of life. Abortion, no matter the circumstances, is the taking of an innocent life, and it must be rejected as a moral option.

We Must Not Be Ruled by Emotion

It is important to first recognize the pain that drives many people to consider abortion in cases of rape or incest. The violation and trauma involved are horrific, and as Christians, we must extend compassion to these victims. However, in seeking justice for the mother, we cannot allow our emotions to cloud our judgment regarding the unborn child. The child, regardless of how they were conceived, is a separate human being, innocent of any wrongdoing. We must resist the temptation to act based on emotion and instead view the situation objectively, focusing on the unchanging truth that life begins at conception and is sacred from that moment forward.

The Only Exception: When the Mother’s Life is at Risk

Many conservatives, including Donald Trump, advocate for exceptions to abortion in cases of rape or incest. However, these exceptions ignore the moral reality that abortion is the intentional taking of an innocent life. The only acceptable exception to a ban on abortion is when the mother’s life is genuinely at risk. Even then, efforts should be made to save both lives whenever possible. The value of the unborn child’s life cannot be negated by the horrific actions of another. A life is a life, no matter how it began.

The Child Should Not Be Punished for the Sins of Their Father

In cases of rape or incest, some may argue that forcing a young girl to carry a pregnancy to term is cruel. But is it any less cruel to kill an innocent child because of the sins of their father? The child conceived in rape or incest is not guilty of the crime. Punishing them with death only adds to the tragedy. We must hold fast to the principle that every human being, no matter their origin, has a right to life.

Life with Challenges is Still Worth Living

It is often suggested that children born from incest may suffer from deformities or mental deficiencies. While this may sometimes be the case, it is not a certainty, and it does not diminish the value of that child’s life. There are countless examples of individuals who were born into difficult circumstances yet went on to live happy and fulfilling lives. A child with potential health challenges is no less deserving of the right to life than a perfectly healthy one. To assume otherwise is to play God, deciding whose life is worth living and whose is not.

Adoption: The Compassionate Alternative

For those who argue that it is too much to ask a young girl or woman to carry a pregnancy from rape or incest to term, we must emphasize the compassionate alternative of adoption. There are thousands of families waiting to adopt, longing to give children the love and care they deserve. By choosing adoption over abortion, we offer a life-affirming solution that preserves the dignity of both mother and child. Adoption gives hope, where abortion only brings finality.

A Greater Tragedy: The Killing of the Unborn

While it may seem cruel for a young girl to endure pregnancy resulting from rape or incest, we must remember that abortion is a far greater tragedy. Two wrongs do not make a right. By aborting the unborn child, we are only perpetuating a cycle of violence. Every life, no matter the circumstances of its conception, is a gift from God. The pain of the mother does not justify the killing of the innocent. We must seek to provide support, care, and healing for the mother, but never at the expense of the child’s life.

A National Ban on Abortion: The Moral Imperative

Donald Trump’s position that abortion laws should be left to the states is insufficient. Abortion is not a state issue; it is a national moral crisis. The right to life is fundamental, and it should not depend on the state in which one lives. Allowing abortion to continue in some states while banning it in others fails to address the root of the issue: that abortion is the killing of the most innocent and vulnerable members of our society. There should be a national ban on abortion because no unborn child, in any state, should be denied the right to live.

Kamala Harris: Pushing for the Legalization of Murder

Kamala Harris has vowed to restore the protections once provided by Roe v. Wade, making abortion legal once again across the country. Her bus tour and emotional appeals are part of a broader effort to secure the right to end innocent lives in the womb. By doing so, Harris is advocating for a society that allows the murder of the most vulnerable members of humanity—the unborn. Her promises to bring back Roe’s protections are a direct threat to the sanctity of life. We must reject her vision for America, where the most defenseless are denied their right to live.

Conclusion

As the 2024 election approaches, the choice between life and death could not be more clear. Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party seek to enshrine abortion as a fundamental right, disregarding the humanity of the unborn. But as Christians, we know that every life is precious, regardless of how it began. The emotional stories and tragic cases used by the pro-abortion movement should not sway us from the truth. Life is sacred, and we must fight to protect it—no matter the cost.