They cite the same Bible and evoke the same Jesus. But these two Christians are on opposite sides of the abortion debate

CNN ^ | June 25, 2022 | ohn Blake, CNN

[Morgana]

CNN)Both cite the same Bible. Both follow the same Jesus. And both talk about the sanctity of life. And yet both stand on opposite sides of the contentious debate over abortion. Trent Horn, an author, speaker and podcaster, is a Roman Catholic and an opponent of abortion rights. Laura Ellis supports legal abortion rights and is project manager at Baptist Women in Ministry, a Baptist group that advocates for women in ministry.

Both personify the divisions over abortion in the church — and show how complex the issue can be when two smart and well-informed people cite scripture to support their point of view. The US Supreme Court addressed a momentous legal question Friday when the court's conservative majority overturned Roe v. Wade, stripping away nationwide access to abortion. For the first time in almost 50 years, Americans are living in a country where abortion is not enshrined as a constitutional right. But the debate will continue over access to abortion, which is both a moral and religious issue for many people of faith like Ellis and Horn. While much of the debate around abortion has been filtered through angry protests and shouted slogans, CNN chose to interview these two Christians because each has penned thoughtful public essays on the issue.

Horn, author of "Persuasive Pro-life," wrote a recent essay, "Catholics Can't Be Pro-Choice," in which he argued that all "reasonable" people should oppose legal abortion because it is the taking of a life. "If the unborn are not human beings, then abortion is harmless surgery. But if the unborn are growing, they must be alive," he wrote.

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[Morgana]

I know who Trent Horn is but not Laura Ellis. Anyone here know of her?

[cranked]

One is a fake Christian, the other is not.

Assuredly, Jesus would approve of taking the life of an unborn child. /s

[ArcadeQuarters]

This.

[Secret Agent Man]

This is the obvious, correct answer.

Plenty of people have claimed to be Christian but aren’t.

Hitler claimed to be Christian and many of the state churches supported him.

[Morgana]

I know Ellis is fake but who is she? Why do churches let her in to preach this poison?

[KC_Conspirator]

Is this sacrifice your kids to Moloch or whatever? Sheesh

[Dragonspirit]

Biased language from CNN. Supporters and opponents of abortion rights? No, supporters and opponents of abortion. They add “rights” to steer the perception of the reader. Subtle propaganda.

[FES0844]

Be careful that no one deceive you….Matthew 24:4

[Ann Archy]

There is NO TRUE GOD BASED RELIGION that CONDONES KILLING BABIES!! NONE!!

[Ann Archy]

There is NO TRUE GOD BASED RELIGION that CONDONES KILLING BABIES!! NONE!!

[Fido969]

The lefty’s arguments don’t address the issue directly.

[rlmorel]

The thing to remember about Leftists is:

• Leftists are Leftists before they are Doctors.
  
  
• Leftists are Leftists before they are Teachers.
  
  
• Leftists are Leftists before they are Mechanics.
  
  
• Leftists are Leftists before they are Cooks.
  
  
• Leftists are Leftists before they are Accountants.
  
  
• Leftists are Leftists before they are Electricians.
  
  
• Leftists are Leftists before they are Fireman.
  
  
• Leftists are Leftists before they are Musicians.
  
  
• Leftists are Leftists before they are Soldiers.
  
  
• Leftists are Leftists before they are Welders.
  
  
• Leftists are Leftists before they are Husbands.
  
  
• Leftists are Leftists before they are Wives.
  
  
• Leftists are Leftists before they are Nurses.
  
  
• Leftists are Leftists before they are Fathers.
  
  
• Leftists are Leftists before they are Brothers.
  
  
• Leftists are Leftists before they are Sons.
  
  
• Leftists are Leftists before they are Clergy.
  
  
• Leftists are Leftists before they are Businessmen.
  
  
• Leftists are Leftists before they are Daughters.
  
  
• Leftists are Leftists before they are Farmers.
  
  
• Leftists are Leftists before they are Cashiers.
  
  
• Leftists are Leftists before they are Judges.
  
  
• Leftists are Leftists before they are Police.
  
  
• Leftists are Leftists before they are Garbage Collectors.
  
  
• Leftists are Leftists before they are Writers.
  
  
• Leftists are Leftists before they are Americans.
  
  
• Leftists are Leftists before they are Christians.

If someone is a Leftist, they cannot by definition be a Christian.

[rlmorel]

"...Both cite the same Bible. Both follow the same Jesus. And both talk about the sanctity of life..."

So many intentional lies and false premises in one paragraph.

[HYPOCRACY]

The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
An evil soul producing holy witness
Is like a villain with a smiling cheek,
A goodly apple rotten at the heart.
O, what a goodly outside falsehood hath!

William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice

[high info voter]

A “Christian” supporting murdering little babies?.....NOT!

[HombreSecreto]

1 wheat

1 tare

One goes into the barn

One goes into the fire

[Louis Foxwell]

But what do they have to say about our Constitution?

[Guenevere]

Because they are fake, apostate churches!

[metmom]

Both cite the same Bible. Both follow the same Jesus.

The whole article starts with a false premise.

[Baldwin77]

Unfortunately, abortion has not been BANNED, it is up to each state to determine laws on abortion.