All people are made in the image of God, beloved by God. This is true for women, all people who seek reproductive health care, all people who are pregnant, and unborn life in the womb. In this episode, Pastor Molly and Pastor Rebekah talk about what ELCA Lutherans teach about abortion - a complex topic that can stir up strong emotions. At the core of this conversation is love for all of God's Beloved people and acknowledgement of the messiness of reality.
Readings that compliment this conversation:
ELCA Abortion Social Statement & Summaries: ⁠https://www.elca.org/Faith/Faith-and-Society/Social-Statements/Abortion⁠ 
 
ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton’s Pastoral Letter on Abortion 5/17/2022 ⁠https://www.elca.org/News-and-Events/8141?_ga=2.38352871.59788112.1727902623-495929399.1720960172⁠  
 
ELCA Presiding Bishop Pastor Letter on SCOTUS Overturn Roe v. Wade ⁠https://www.elca.org/News-and-Events/8158?_ga=2.76093393.59788112.1727902623-495929399.1720960172⁠  
 
ELCA Presiding Bishop Letter on Abortion 5/30/2019 ⁠https://www.elca.org/News-and-Events/7976?_ga=2.96932059.59788112.1727902623-495929399.1720960172⁠  
 
Book: Reengaging ELCA Social Teaching on Abortion by Dr. Caryn D. Riswold ⁠https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/productgroup/2235/ReEngaging-ELCA-Social-Teaching-on-Abortion⁠  
 
Webinar Kindling Faith ELCA Social Statements: Abortion sponsored by United Lutheran Seminary. Dr. Caryn D. Riswold. ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2BxYdwpdmQgcsduuxx43rECH2lATF3zY⁠  
 
Journal of Lutheran Ethics Article Feb 2023 ⁠https://learn.elca.org/jle/editors-introduction-13/?_ga=2.133585738.59788112.1727902623-495929399.1720960172⁠  

Opening & Closing Music Credit:
"How Deep, How Wide" Performed by Allen Sasser-Goehner. Text & Music: Jason Bendickson. Copyright © 2007 Beesnest Productions. CCLI License is #1150678

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