Wrestling With Abortion, the Imago Dei, and a Consistent Pro-Life Ethic (Part 1)

Episode • Feb 13, 2019 • 28m

How the Imago Dei—humanity made in God’s image—shapes a consistent, compassionate, and Christ-centered approach to the complex issue of abortion. In this special two-part reflection, Mike Erre opens up about profoundly personal experiences surrounding abortion, pregnancy, and his son with Down syndrome as he responds to a listener’s heartfelt question: “What is your view of abortion, and what advice would you give someone struggling with that decision?”

Avoiding oversimplified policies or blanket moral statements, Mike calls for a relational and deeply human approach rooted in the radical love and life-affirming orientation of the kingdom of God.

Key Takeaways: • A Relational Approach Over Policy Statements – Why nuanced, personal conversations about abortion matter more than sweeping declarations or political stances. • Embodying a Consistent Pro-Life Ethic – Mike critiques inconsistencies in the modern pro-life movement while advocating for a view that includes the unborn, the vulnerable, the poor, immigrants, and even the elderly. • Living Out Gospel-Centered Compassion – An invitation to not only encourage life-affirming choices but to sacrificially support those making them—offering real help, not just opinions. • The Sacredness of Every Human Through the Imago Dei – A theological exploration of Genesis, image-bearing, and what gives each human intrinsic value and dignity despite capacity, circumstance, or development. • Not Fitting Political Binaries – Mike explains why he doesn’t align perfectly with any political category, emphasizing Jesus’s call to love, serve, and honor all image-bearers regardless of their stage of life.

Resources Mentioned: • Genesis 1 – The biblical account of humanity made in the image of God • David Gushee on Ethics and Imago Dei • James (New Testament) – On the power of words and honoring the image of God • Greg Boyd – On Jesus, nonviolence, and kingdom-oriented ethics

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