Abortion is often framed as a debate about personal choice. Some even argue that Christianity supports abortion because Jesus never explicitly mentioned it or because God supposedly asked Mary’s permission before Jesus was conceived. These claims may sound persuasive, but they collapse under the weight of Scripture.
In a recent CareCast conversation, Roland Warren and Vincent DiCaro examine these increasingly common theological arguments and explain why they misunderstand both the gospel and the nature of God’s design for life. Scripture consistently points Christians toward protecting the vulnerable, loving our neighbors sacrificially, and responding to unexpected pregnancies with compassion, hope, and help—not abortion.
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3 Takeaways from this CareCast Conversation
#1 Jesus Calls Us to Love Our Nearest Neighbor
One common argument is that because Jesus never specifically mentioned abortion, Christians are free to support it. But Jesus consistently taught principles that apply across every generation. In Luke 10:27, He commanded us to love our neighbor as ourselves, then expanded our understanding of who our neighbor is through the Parable of the Good Samaritan. No human being is nearer than a child in the womb. Christ’s command calls believers to sacrificially love and protect the most vulnerable.
#2 Mary’s Response Was Obedience, Not Personal Autonomy
Some suggest that Mary’s response to the angel supports today’s “my body, my choice” philosophy. Scripture teaches something very different. When Mary answered, “Let it be to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38), she was not granting God permission but humbly submitting to His authority. Throughout Scripture, God’s people respond in faith and obedience to His calling. Mary’s example demonstrates trust in God’s sovereign plan, not human autonomy over life.
#3 The Gospel Calls Christians to Compassion, Hope, and Help
The biblical response to an unplanned pregnancy is not condemnation or abandonment—it is sacrificial love. Following Christ means walking alongside mothers and fathers with practical support, strengthening families, and inviting them into the transforming hope of the gospel. Care Net’s Pro Abundant Life vision reflects this calling by helping women choose life, encouraging fathers to embrace responsibility, and connecting families with the local church where discipleship can flourish and abundant life in Christ can begin.