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Single-issue abortion voting is outdated and pointless. \u00a0There are the other issues Christians should vote on.<\/h2>\n
The gospel sits at the literal crux of the paradox between justice and mercy, vengeance and forgiveness, righteous anger and gracious love. Jesus death and resurrection is the only way to bridge that chasm and experience wholeness and restoration.<\/p>\n
In the USA Christians often vote on the single issue of who they think will advance the cause of banning abortion the most. \u00a0This is perhaps THE major reason why Trump won his first election. \u00a0Evangelicals believed he would appoint conservative judges to the Supreme Court and overturn Roe vs Wade in the process. \u00a0And, unlike any Republican president before him he did deliver on exactly that. \u00a0As a result he is seen by many as the champion of the Church, and they turn a blind eye<\/a> to all the things about him that are very much against Christian values. \u00a0 However, whilst legal changes do have some affect on abortion rates, this is less than you might think due to travel. There is evidence that making social policy decisions<\/a> may be even more important. \u00a0Whilst the data is debated (as is often the case) there is some support for the idea that under democratic presidents, who try to look after the poor, abortion rates have fallen faster than under republicans<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Help When Life Hurts<\/p>\n This article is part of a growing collection, drawing from Adrian Warnock\u2019s medical and psychological expertise, lived experience, and Christian faith.<\/p>\n Click the type of pain you or a loved one are experiencing right now<\/p>\n General suffering & disappointment<\/a> See the full list of over 40 articlesIf you are reading this and have had an abortion yourself, please know that this it is NOT an unforgivable sin<\/a>. \u00a0 The gospel offer of forgiveness<\/a> at great cost to Jesus extends to everyone, no matter what we have done. \u00a0Just run to him<\/a>.<\/h2>\n
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