WHEREAS, all human beings are imbued with equal value and dignity on account of their creation by God in His image from the moment of conception (Gen 1:26-27; 9:6; Ps 139:13; Jas 3:9), and
WHEREAS, the image-bearing status of human beings is not dependent upon one’s characteristics such as—but not limited to—ethnic background, developmental state, socioeconomic status, mental acuity, physical build, sex, or existence outside of their mother’s womb (Gen 1:26-27; 5:1-2; 9:6; Jas 3:9), and
WHEREAS, governing authorities are tasked with serving the common good of all image-bearers within their jurisdiction, which includes upholding precepts of the natural law as set forth in the Noahic covenant, the sixth commandment, and that which is written on the heart (Rom 2:15, 13:4; Gen 9:5-6; Ex 20:13), and
WHEREAS, chemical abortion is a form of murder, and is thus a sinful violation of both God’s divine and natural law which governing authorities have the obligation to prevent as His servants of justice (Rom 13:4; Ex 20:13; Prov 6:17), and
WHEREAS, chemical abortion represents an immense threat to the health and safety of pregnant mothers, further underscoring the duty of governing authorities to restrict its availability, and
WHEREAS, despite Kentucky’s current laws, chemical abortion remains a consistent threat to unborn life and maternal health in the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, by God’s grace, a safe means for reversing the effects of chemical abortion exists and is widely available; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the messengers to the Kentucky Baptist Convention meeting in Paducah, Kentucky, November 12, 2024, reaffirm our unwavering commitment to protecting the life of all image-bearers from the point of conception to that of natural death; and be it further
RESOLVED, that we commend the Kentucky General Assembly’s record of moving consistently forward to protect pre-born life in recent legislative sessions, while also recognizing that much remains to be done to fully protect pre-born life; and be it further
RESOLVED, that we express our grave concern over the continued proliferation of chemical abortion medication throughout Kentucky at the hands of out-of-state actors who seek to knowingly circumvent state law; and be it further
RESOLVED, that we urge our state leaders to take all necessary steps to legally abolish abortion and establish equal justice and protection for the preborn in the Commonwealth regardless of the means by which the abortions may be sought or the location from which they originate; and be it further
RESOLVED, that we encourage the governing authorities in our Commonwealth to support educating citizens on the harms associated with chemical abortion medication and the possibility of reversing chemical abortion; and be it finally
RESOLVED, that we as Kentucky Baptists will continue in fervent prayer for and service to women considering abortion, that their hearts would recognize the value and worth of the child in their womb, and that they, by the power of the Holy Spirit, would commit to choose life for their child.