Why Christians offer hope, not the fatalism of abortion: The problem with Rep. John Rogers’ comments on House Bill 314

Below is an excerpt from an article I wrote for ERLC.com.

There’s a new viral video floating around featuring another politician saying something awful about abortion. The clip, making its way through social media this week, highlights the comments of Democratic State Representative John Rogers of Alabama speaking in opposition to House Bill 314, a bill that would restrict abortion access in the state.

Simply put, the comments offered in defense of abortion rights by Rep. Rogers are grotesque and reprehensible. Dripping with contempt, his words make plain the stark fatalism that lies behind much of the pro-abortion movement. In his remarks, he states: “Some kids are unwanted. So you kill them now, or you kill them later. You bring them in the world unwanted, unloved. You send them to the electric chair. So, you kill them now or you kill them later.”

Read the entire piece here.