WHEREAS, on June 24, 2022, in the decision of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health organization the United States Supreme Court overturned the horrific and unjust Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion in 1973, thus sending the issue of abortion back to the individual states to decide on, and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that more than 63 million unborn children have been aborted nationwide and nearly 300,000 Kentuckians have been aborted since the legalization of abortion in 1973 (Roe v. Wade), and
WHEREAS, the Bible clearly and consistently declares that human life is a special and unique creation of God, the only creatures made in His image, and is of the utmost value to God and therefore worthy of honor and dignity (Genesis 1:27; 9:6 James 3:9), and
WHEREAS, the Bible declares that God has established the life of every person from before conception and follows each life through until death (Job 10:8; 14:5; Psalm 116:15; 139:15-16), and
WHEREAS, both medical science and biblical references indicate that human life begins at conception, and
WHEREAS, abortion is murder and has led to the overall devaluation and marginalization of human life at all states of development, as well as all spiritual, physical and mental states, and
WHEREAS, the abortion industry has intentionally and disproportionately targeted minorities, as well as the most vulnerable members of our communities, and
WHEREAS, abortion has included the ongoing assault on human life through the harvesting of human embryos for the purpose of medical experimentation, and
WHEREAS, the 1973 Supreme Court decision (Roe v. Wade) denied the right of citizens and legislators of the United States, as well as the Congress of the United States, to protect the unborn by law, and
WHEREAS, tax dollars are deceptively funneled into the abortion industry despite existing laws that prohibit this action (KRS 311.715; Hyde Amendment), and
WHEREAS, the defense of the most vulnerable humans among us is a value that defines both the character and soul of any people, (Proverbs 24:11-12), and
WHEREAS, abortion has left in its wake long-term mental and emotional devastation in the lives and families of those who have undergone the procedure, and
WHEREAS, Christians are called on to be committed to the redemptive ministry of Christ by embracing and supporting those who have experienced abortion, and
WHEREAS, the Kentucky Baptist Convention has consistently stood firm in its support for the authority of the word of God as our guide for all matters of life, death, and faith, and
WHEREAS, the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 affirms that we should “speak on behalf of the unborn and contend for the sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death” (Article XV), and
WHEREAS, the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 also affirms that “Every Christian should seek to bring industry, government, and society as a whole under the sway of the principles of righteousness, truth, and brotherly love” (Article XV).
Therefore be it RESOLVED, that the messengers of the Kentucky Baptist Convention meeting in Bowling Green, Kentucky, November 15, 2022 express our gratitude to the Lord for the overturning of Roe v. Wade and recommit to join ourselves together, in accordance with the revealed will of God through His word, to focus our efforts to be a voice for the unborn with the ultimate of abolishing abortion in Kentucky, and be
RESOLVED, that we commit to building awareness among Kentucky Baptists about the practice of abortion industry, what is not abortion, and alternatives to abortion, and be it
RESOLVED, that we commit to efforts to build awareness among Kentucky Baptists about the details of the abortion industry in Kentucky (both who is being targeted and how they are being targeted, and be it
RESOLVED, that we commit to provide resources to Kentucky Baptists Churches so that they will be fully prepared to support and defend the reality that all human life is created in the image of God, and be it
RESOLVED, that we commit to building awareness among Kentucky Baptists about the social and emotional impacts of abortion and how it devastates individuals and families, so that they are prepared to provide hope and support to all those who have experienced the effects of abortion, and be it
RESOLVED, that we commit to supporting both local and state political leaders who will promote pro-life policies as they remain consistent to that conviction, and be it
RESOLVED, that we commit to encourage Kentucky Baptist congregations to partner with Kentucky’s pregnancy care centers who provide help to expectant mothers and families in need, and be it
RESOLVED, that we commit to pray for an outpouring of God’s Spirit on Kentucky Baptist congregations such that we might one day soon see an end to the scourge of legalized abortion in our state and nation, and be finally
RESOLVED, that we commit to prayerfully continue the battle against the destructive and unbiblical practice of abortion with the goal being complete abolition.