USA (MNN) — Yesterday, we connected with LIFE International for a pro-life ministry response to the United States election — and specifically, the state-level abortion measures that passed or failed. It was a key cultural moment as many Americans went to the ballot box to reflect their views on women’s healthcare and the value of the pre-born.
Today, we’re asking, “What does the future of the pro-life movement in the American Church look like?”
President of LIFE International Kurt Dillinger says, first and foremost, the calling for Christians hasn’t changed.
“As pro-life individuals, our primary calling is to be like Jesus to our culture. That’s the most pro-life thing that we could possibly do.”
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Looking at ballot results this past week, three US states rejected expanding abortion measures and seven states approved them.
These outcomes underscore the ongoing need to encourage a culture in America that values life – both for the pre-born and the people in our communities.
Dillinger emphasizes that the mission starts close to home. “We are to be people who value human life in our own homes, with our families, and with our own children first. That’s our primary mission field. Then from there, to those who live near us, our neighbors,” he says.
“How do we treat people? How do we care for people right next door to us? How do we interact with the people we work with, our co-workers, and our communities?”
As LIFE International seeks a culture that honors life, pray for America to repent and embrace God’s purpose for every human life.
Dillinger says, “The direction that we take in supporting the value of every human life — how we live that out, how we put policy in place, how we behave as God’s people in this country — as the Church has a huge impact on the rest of the world.”
Connect with LIFE International here.
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