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

Timestamps

• 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

Resources to Click

• “A Case for Abortion Incrementallism” – David Closson
• “Abortion in America After the Fall of Roe: Important Advances and Remaining Challenges” – David Closson
• “We are Abolitionists” – Free the States
• “Immediate, Not Gradual Abolition of Abortion” – James Silberman
• “Abolitionist Perspective on the Texas Heartbeat Bill: Three Quick Observations” – James Silberman
• Abolition vs Incrementalism: A Panel Discussion – The Danbury Institute
• “A National Survey of Churchgoing Americans: Social Issues and Worldview” – Center for Biblical Worldview
• “Planned Parenthood closes Rolla, MO facility, will continue telehealth” – Nancy Flanders
• “Planned Parenthood closes 20 clinics after Medicaid cuts, warns of grim future” – Praveena Somasundaram
• “Two New Studies Provide Broadest Evidence to Date of Unequal Impacts of Abortion Bans” – Blomberg School
• “How Many Abortions are Occurring in America Post-Dobbs?” – Mia Steupert
• Theme of the Month: Abolishing Abortion, Advocating for Life
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Books to Read

• Life After Roe: Equipping Christians in the Fight for Life Today – David Closson