Why Pro-Life? - review

Why Pro-Life? by Randy Alcorn is a simple and brief argument for the pro-life perspective. The book is easy to read, well documented, and up to date.

Alcorn speaks to the issue of abortion by using arguments from outside of Scripture (although he does talk about forgiveness and guilt at the end). The book was compelling and thoughtful, considering aspects that I had not thought of (such as the racial bias Planned Parenthood has in where they set up their clinics). He concludes with some helpful pointers on what we can be doing to help.

This is one of 'the' social issues of our time. It seems to me that we are guilty of turning children into commodities that exist simply to please us. When they don't please us, we kill or beat them (surprisingly strong correlation on the incidences of increased child abuse and abortion). The facts regarding abortion are absolutely stunning. Wherever you stand on this issue, I would recommend that you read this book. It is not long and for many, it is very eye-opening.

This was a free book at the Desiring God Conference. I can see why Alcorn and the DCM organizers were giving it to the people at the conference - extremely persuasive material.