I have listened long enough.
I have heard the sermons. I have heard the passion. I have heard the unwavering voices declaring that life is sacred—and I agree. I have stood in that same place and said without hesitation that the unborn child is a life created by God, and to take that life is a moral tragedy.
But I must ask a question that will not leave me alone:
Does that truth change depending on where the child is born?
According to reports cited by UNICEF, more than 21,000 children have been killed in Gaza since the war began. That is not a rumor. That is not speculation. That is the sober assessment of those working in the middle of the devastation.
And beyond the bombs and collapsing buildings, there are credible reports—documented by major journalists—that some children have died from gunshot wounds, including shots to the head and chest.
Let that sink in.
Not theory.
Not politics.
Not ideology.
Children. Dead.
A Silence That Speaks
Now here is where my spirit is troubled.
When abortion is discussed, the Church—especially Evangelical voices—speaks with clarity, conviction, and volume. There is no hesitation in calling it what it is believed to be: the taking of innocent life.
But when tens of thousands of children die in war…
when reports surface that some have been shot…
when entire neighborhoods are reduced to rubble…
There is often silence.
Or justification.
Or careful avoidance of the conversation altogether.
And I ask again:
Why?
Does the Image of God Change at the Border?
Scripture tells us that man is made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27).
That truth does not stop at a border.
It does not change with nationality.
It does not fade because of politics.
A child in the womb bears the image of God.
A child in Gaza bears the image of God.
If we defend one with passion and explain away the other, then something is wrong—not just politically, but spiritually.
The Dangerous Drift of the Church
There was a time when the Church stood apart from the kingdoms of this world.
But now, too often, the Church does not challenge power—it echoes it.
- If our nation acts, we defend it
- If our allies act, we excuse it
- If our enemies act, we condemn it
That is not the Kingdom of Christ.
Jesus did not say, “Love your allies.”
He said, “Love your enemies” (Matthew 5:44).
He did not say, “Bless those who agree with you.”
He said, “Bless them that curse you.”
A Question We Must Answer
I am not writing this to accuse, but to awaken.
If we truly believe:
- Life is sacred
- Children are innocent
- God is the giver of life
Then we must be willing to say:
The death of a child is a tragedy—no matter who causes it, and no matter where it happens.
Not selectively.
Not politically.
Not conveniently.
Let Us Be Honest
This is not about hating anyone.
I do not hate Jews.
I do not hate Muslims.
I do not hate any nation or people.
But I will not pretend that the death of children is acceptable simply because it fits a political narrative or a theological system.
Because if we do that, we have not defended life—
We have chosen sides.
The Witness of the Church Is at Stake
The world is watching.
And when they see Christians:
- Cry out for unborn children
- But grow quiet for children killed in war
They do not see consistency.
They see a contradiction.
And that contradiction weakens our witness.
A Final Word
I still believe life is sacred.
That belief has not changed.
But if it is truly sacred, then it must be sacred everywhere.
Not just in the womb.
Not just in our nation.
Not just when it is politically safe to say so.
Everywhere.
Because a child’s value is not determined by geography.
And the image of God does not disappear in a war zone.
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