The question presented to me in regards to a discussion about abortion was, “Where does Christian theology “draw the line” on the sacredness of life, and why? ”

My Answer:

Where the line is drawn is relative to the person you are conversing with.

Some Christian priests go out of their way to be realistic to the situation they are faced with. They address each situation presented to them in the context of the person’s life presenting it. This does much to express and promote love, and it enables that person to believe in themselves, especially through “God’s eyes” when the preacher is open to them.

Some Christian priests go out of their way to condemn the women/couples about even the idea of having a choice in whether or not to birth the child. They express that God will no longer love them for their “murder” of God’s child, and thus decrease the person’s ability to make the “right” decision given their set of circumstances. This does little for our evolution.

Abortion is controversial, even among the Christian religion, and I don’t think they really have it figured out yet. According to the Church, abortion is “wrong.” However, you can find priests that will discuss it, and its circumstances, with an open-mind.

To Expand:

There are many quotes within the Bible that promote killing your enemies or someone that commits an act against God’s will. I believe that the original wording of the Commandment was, “Thou shalt not commit murder”. Does abortion qualify as “murder” when compared to the idea of killing your enemies or criminals? Not in my opinion.