The implications of this essay is that there is a distinct hypocrisy when Christians focus on certain “unacceptable” and particularly horrific forms of abortion like partial-birth abortion, but then remain silent on other forms of abortion—including abortafacient contraceptives.
Too many Protestant leaders are simply unwilling to let go of the right to choose—in this case, the right to choose to reject God’s blessing of children. The issue, therefore, is simply not discussed. That life begins at the moment of conception is, thanks to the efforts of courageous pro-lifers, all but universally accepted among Bible-believing Protestant evangelicals. But the notion that the observable order of nature demonstrates God’s gracious design and intention for His Creation is ignored when it comes to so-called birth control
This is a great assumed, un-discussed and un-debated issue within protestant circles. The words in the essays quoted are provocative and rightly so. We need to be consistent in our approach to sexuality, procreation, and the place of children in the marital union. Most Christians don't even think twice about it. I think they should think carefully about it.
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