A Call to Compassion: Recognizing Jesus in the Vulnerable
The pro-choice movement, spearheaded by Margaret Sanger, has long been rooted in eugenics and social Darwinism. Her grandson, Alexander Sanger, continues this legacy, arguing that adoption is counterintuitive from an evolutionary perspective. According to Sanger, it’s easier for a woman to have an abortion or for a family to refuse adoption because evolution and biology “conspire to thwart adoption.”
The Church’s Response: Showcasing Love Beyond Genetics
However, as followers of Jesus, we are called to demonstrate a different kind of love – one that transcends genetics and biology. Perhaps the most practical way to show Darwinism to be wrong is to showcase families who have chosen to adopt and love children beyond their biological ties. This orphan-protecting faith is both personal and corporate.
A Personal Call to Action
At the judgment seat of Christ, we will be evaluated on the authenticity of our faith based on our reaction to “the least of these” (Matt. 25:31-46). This is not about works-righteousness but about recognizing Jesus in the face of the vulnerable. We are not all called to adopt children, but we are all called to recognize Jesus when he appears in our lives, even if it interrupts everything else.
Recognizing Jesus in the Suffering
Jesus tells us that there will always be people who appeal to their knowledge of the King, but do they recognize him apart from his glory? Do they see the covert Christ in the suffering of the vulnerable? As believers, we are called to see Christ in his brothers and sisters when they appear providentially in our lives.
A Corporate Call to Action
Not every believer will stand praying outside an abortion clinic or take a pregnant teenager into their guest bedroom. But every believer is called to recognize Jesus in the face of his little brothers and sisters when he decides to show up in their lives. As churches, we can demonstrate our commitment to compassion by showcasing families who have chosen to adopt and love children beyond their biological ties.
Conclusion
As we consider our response to the pro-choice movement, let us remember that we are called to demonstrate a different kind of love – one that transcends genetics and biology. By recognizing Jesus in the face of the vulnerable and showcasing families who have chosen to adopt and love children beyond their biological ties, we can show Darwinism to be wrong and demonstrate the power of compassion and love.
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