Abortion: Pro-Life By Conviction, Pro-Choice by Default

by Richard Exley

Abortion. This word stirs tremendous and powerful emotions, but it also raises challenging questions. Questions that demand an answer. Christians can no longer stand silent and watch this attack on the unborn, claiming "there are too many gray areas." We must move into action and stop the killing.

"More than 25 million Americans have been aborted since 1973 - twenty times the total number of Americans killed in all wars."

Have you decided where you stand? Do you think your questions are too complex and too confusing? ABORTION: Pro-Life by Conviction, Pro-Choice by Default will answer your questions. Author Richard Exley analyzed more than 2,000 pages of documented researched to write this concise handbook, a response to the endless, misleading rhetoric from Pro-Choice advocates. ABORTION goes a step beyond answering quesitons - it provides workable solutions for those who choose life.

Questions answered by ABORTION:
* What is a woman's reproductive right?
* Is abortion the first step to genocide, infanticide and euthanasia?
* What is the connection between unwanted pregnancies and child abuse?
* What does God expect of Christians concerning abortion?
* Who are the three victims of abortion?
* Is abortion the moral solution in cases of rape and incest?

"When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the alter the souls of the those who had been slain... They called out in a loud voice, 'How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood?'" Revelation 6:9,10 NIV

Genres: Christian

131 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Richard Exley is a man with a rich diversity of experiences. He has been a pastor, conference and retreat speaker, as well as a radio broadcaster. In addition he has written more than 30 books including The Rhythm of Life, Man of Valor, When You Lose Someone You Love, and The Alabaster Cross. The Making of a Man was one of five finalists for the Gold Medallion Devotional Book of the Year. The Methodist Episcopal Church USA and the National Clergy Council Board of Scholars awarded him the Doctorate of Divinity honoris causa for his life's work in ministry and writing.
As a boy, Richard lived part-time with his widowed grandmother. Her home had electricity but she didn't trust it, so she only used it to power her refrigerator. When darkness fell she lit the kerosene lamps, casting the tiny living room with its braided rag rugs and coal oil stove in its ambient light. During those long winter evenings she spun out the story of her life. It was there Richard learned the art of storytelling, a craft that enables him to touch the heart through both his writing and speaking.
He loves spending time with his wife, Brenda Starr, in their secluded cabin overlooking picturesque Beaver Lake. He enjoys quiet talks with old friends, kerosene lamps, good books, a warm fire when it's cold, and a good cup of coffee anytime. He's an avid Denver Broncos fan, an aspiring bass fisherman, and an amateur photographer. And he hopes to become one of your favorite authors.

Reviews

[Ash Bruce · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fair bit of fallacy but also some good points were made. Good writing. I am glad i read this.

[Sharonwilson · Rating 1 out of 5]

There are a few good things said in this book. However, on the whole the author is void of grace toward those who feel hopeless in their situation. He has a self-righteousness that seems to have forgotten that every person is a sinner in need of Jesus Christ’s salvation regardless of whether he or she has personally ended another person’s life.

Abortion is a tragedy that all people who believe in the sanctity of life need to personally work to end. However, the attitude toward which you fight against spiritual forces should be filled with grace and love toward those who are living in pain and darkness.

Even agreeing with him that we should all play a role in this ministry, his insistence that this ministry becomes the consuming ministry in your life is not a balanced approach. There are also many other valid God honoring ministries for people to invest their time and resources. None of us can do everything and be everything on our own.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short pro-life book that touches on different issues.