Paperback: 172 pages
Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers; Revised, Updated ed. edition (November 1, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 161970028X
ISBN-13: 978-1619700284
Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 0.6 x 6.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
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I had been pro-choice for many years. I was fully indoctrinated during high school and college years with the women's rights movement and all its tenets; one of the principle ones being a woman's right to end a pregnancy. This little book "Why Pro-Life..." led me to see that abortion is killing and it is a morally reprehensible act. I am grateful to Mr. Alcorn for presenting the facts on pro-choice and the harm it does to both babies and their mothers. Human life is precious and to be preserved, not taken.
Randy Alcorn does not waste any words, he gets right to the point and explains things in a clear and concise way. I already agreed with the pro-life position, but if you want to be able to defend the opinion this is a great resource to do that. Randy's approach in this book is strictly secular even though he is a favored Christian writer, clearly the position does not require an appeal to God when talking about a good reason to kill a baby. He also considers women who may have already had an abortion and need to hear that God does love them and will forgive them. It is a good read.
Randy Alcorn provides a fair and honest review of arguments for abortion and the pro-life rationale that counters each of these arguments. This is an excellent resource for a pro-life individual to educate themselves on the issues as well as for anyone who is pro abortion or on the fence. It reads quickly and is very straight forward.
I like that the author includes both religious reasons to be pro-life and also scientific reasons, so this book will be valuable for both Christians and nonbelievers. He includes a lot of scientific data showing that babies are human from conception. I thought I was fairly knowledgeable about the subject, but he had some facts about fetal development that were new to me. If you are pro-life, I strongly recommend you read this to be able to articulate the reasons you believe in the sanctity of life. If you are pro-abortion, euphemistically called pro-choice, I strongly recommend you, also, read this book. You may learn some things that you don't hear about from the pro-abortion talking points. The book is well-documented, and a significant amount of the scientific information comes from Planned Parenthood and the pro-abortion Guttmacher Institute. This short, easy-to-read book will educate you about life and abortion, whether you are uninformed or, like me, are an informed pro-life advocate.
I am already Pro-Life and have been wondering how to talk with Pro-Choice or on-the-fence family members and friends about this sensitive and important issue. I am so appreciative of the measured, thorough, and clear defense of the Pro-Life position by Randy Alcorn in this book. It's concise, but detailed, brief, but complete. SUCH an asset to anyone looking to defend the rights of unborn babies and their mothers in today's increasingly anti-life culture.
In 172 pages, Alcorn speaks so many truths about this subject, you might consider consuming just a few pages per day. That’s what I did. Regardless of your position on abortion, you will find a fair treatment of each issue.
Everyone who who considers females a Christian should read this book. It presents as balanced but forceful look at the abortion issue. But it is also based on God's Word. What good has to say about the unborn. And good has a lot to say about the unborn! IT also counters the arguments put forth by the pro-abortionists. A must read!
This was an updated version of a book I currently have and I could not pass up the deal. It is in great condition and is a great addition to my collection.
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