5.02 David Closson, David Schrock & Stephen Wellum • Interview • “A Case for Abortion Incrementalism”

Listen in as David Schrock & Stephen Wellum interview David Closson on his COA Longform Essay "A Case for Abortion Incrementalism"

00:30 – Intro
04:30 – How Did David Closson Become Impassioned about the Issue of Abortion?
06:40 – What Should People Take Away from David Closson’s Book?
09:00 – What Did Francis Schaeffer Argue For? Why Was No One Else Arguing Against Abortion?
12:36 – Anything to Be Encouraged or Discouraged By in Recent Years?
16:53 – The Differences Between Abolitionism and Incrementalism
19:00 – Is There a Way These Movements Can Work Together?
22:50 – Bill HR3755 and Abolitionists
25:50 – Are Incremental Bills More Effective?
27:47 – Is It Necessary for Pro-Life Advocates to Oppose Abolitionist Bills?
30:20 – Are Pro-Life Advocates Against Equal Protection Under the Law?
33:00 – The Different Roles of the Three Branches of Government
37:11 – Different Strategies Available to Us
40:20 – The Need for Cultural Renewal
45:05 – Has There Been Any Movement Towards an Abolitionist Bill in Texas?
48:38 – What Would Be Effective Against Chemical Abortions?
51:28 – An Area Where Abolitionists & Incrementalists Could Unite
52:35 – Are Pastors Being Trained on the Doctrine of Humanity?
55:43 – Are There Particular Places in Culture Where Christians Should Be Involved?
1:00:00 – The Responsibility Our Churches Have Toward This Issue
1:02:05 – Final Thoughts & David Closson’s Prayer
1:04:36 – Outro

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