Sanctity Of Life Sunday

In 1984, President Ronald Reagan called on Americans to “give thanks for the gift of life, and to reaffirm our commitment to the dignity of every human being and the sanctity of each human life.” Many churches will do just that this Sunday.

Men and women of faith have been at the vanguard of the great social movements in our history – from the Abolitionist movement to end the evil of slavery to the Civil Rights movement to end segregation to the pro-life movement to end the scourge of abortion.

While some are distorting the scriptures to promote abortion, God’s word is clear. In Deuteronomy 30:19, He declared, “I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.”

I hope you will hear something from the pulpit this Sunday about the importance of the sanctity of life. If not, I hope you and others will ask your pastor why the subject didn’t come up.

If your pastor says he doesn’t address political issues from the pulpit, politely ask him if he would have refused to discuss slavery in the 1850s. And remind him that the sanctity of life isn’t a political issue – it’s a moral issue.

Please join Carol and me in prayer this Sunday that a renewed respect for the sanctity of life and the right to life will sweep across our nation.