Sanctity of Life Sunday

The origins of setting aside this Sunday are the Roe v Wade decision made 37 years ago and the millions left unborn as a result. But Christian concern on issues of life and death did not begin then, it was only a new legalization in a world where abortion, infanticide and euthanasia have often been a “choice” whether hidden or out in the open.

Given this tragic background, it may seem strange that in a larger sense Christians should celebrate “sanctity of life”. But it is remembrance that not only did He make all human flesh in His image, He also stands with us as we try to follow Biblical precepts to honor our own bodies as His temple, to do “unto the least of these”, and to “finish” well.

We are confronted as a people with public policy on abortion, parental rights, embryonic research, physician assisted suicide and more that take us further down the road from valuing life. But even more critical are our everyday decisions where life is in the balance. And how can we be of service to those in our community that face these decisions?