Abolitionism 101
While many who call themselves pro-life agree with us that abortion is murder, abortion has not been opposed by the Pro-Life Movement in a manner consistent with its being murder. The root of this difference between the Abolitionist Movement and Pro-Life Movement is theological.
The Five Tenets of Abolitionism
Abolitionists Are:
Gospel-Centered
Providential
Church-Driven
Biblical
Uncompromising
The Pro-Life Movement is:
Secular
Worldly wise
Lobbyist-driven
Compromising
You can also read about the five tenets of abolitionism here.
The Biblical Arguments for Abolitionism
Add all of this up, and what you get is a Pro-Life Establishment that calls good evil and evil good; a Pro-Life Establishment that is the primary impediment to the abolition of abortion in many states. Accordingly, it is necessary for Christians to come out from among them and become abolitionists.
If you have more questions about why Abolitionists oppose the Pro-Life Movement, and want to know more about the difference between pro-life and abolitionist, start with our page: Abolitionist, Not Pro-Life.
If you want to get join the Abolitionist Movement, a great first step is signing the petition! Sign it here!