In this book scott klusendorf brilliantly and graciously marshals a sound case for the prolife position. Dec 01, 2016 abortion debate sponsored by ratio christi wsu and the wayne state university dean of students office doso. Staying focused on the status of the unborn brings moral clarity to the abortion debate. Hes written a book, the case for life and todays message was given at a gathering of pregnancy resource center directors here at focus on the family. The j ournal digs deep to reveal the truth in todays. Too many christians do not understand the essential truths of the prolife position, making it difficult for them to articulate a biblical worldview on issues like abortion, cloning, and embryo research. Mar 10, 2009 the case for life provides intellectual grounding for the prolife convictions that most evangelicals hold. I have been quite excited to read scott klusendorf s the case for life. Scott is a graduate of ucla and the author of prolife 101. Justin hosts a discussion between mara clarke of the abortion support network and scott klusendorf of the life training instititute. In the past, we used to discriminate on the basis of skin color and gender and still do at times, but now with elective abortion, we discriminate on the basis of size, level of development, location, and degree of dependency. Equipping christians to engage the culture 9781433503207 by scott klusendorf. In the context of the prolifeabortion debate the action is killing and it is the. This book is specifically geared for use by young advocates in the prolife cause.
He highlights the biggest mistakes prolife people tend to make when discussing abortion, explains why be believes pictures of aborted children are important to see, and responds to some of the most common prochoice arguments and slogans. Jun 06, 2019 the abortion debate is not about a surgical procedure. Author scott klusendorf first simplifies the debate. Equipping christians to engage the culture ebook written by scott klusendorf. Abortion debate sponsored by ratio christi wsu and the wayne state university dean of students office doso. Scott klusendorf quotes author of the case for life. Klusendorf shows you how to effectively make a case for the unborn. Scott klusendorf is one of the nations top prolife thinkers, and the. Apr 14, 2010 the case for life by scott klusendorf is an absolutely outstanding defense of the prolife position with regard to the abortion debate. Today, i am interviewing scott klusendorf, founder of life training institute and author of the new book, the case for life. Its written by famous prolife debater scott klusendorf from the life training institute. From my elementary school days, i have been exposed to prolife christians who have faced ridicule, fines, physical harm, and even jail time for.
Discover how to engage others in this biotech debate, answer objections persuasively, and equip pastors and laypeople to defend their views. As scott klusendorf puts it, the abortion debate is not a debate over who loves women more. He is considered one of the foremost apologists on the subject of abortion. Craig its hard to fathom that somewhere in the vicinity of 50 million babies have been legally killed since the historic roe v. Scott klusendorf is the founder and president of the life training institute which was established to equip prolife advocates for defending their views in the public square. Scott klusendorf is president of life training institute and the author of the case for life. Indeed, during his two terms as president, clinton rejected every attempt to limit the abortion license. Subscribe to the c hristian r esearch j ournal and be equipped in doctrine, discernment, and defense. Weve simply swapped one form of bigotry for another. Scott is one of the most able, articulate, persuasive, and winsome prolife speakers in the.
As scott klusendorf puts it, the abortion debate is not a debate over who. How do you share with a friend about your prolife views in a persuasive, yet inoffensive manner. I spoke to scott to find out why he founded the life training institute, how prolifers can strengthen our message, and what we should do moving forward. Mar 10, 2009 i have been quite excited to read scott klusendorfs the case for life. When a friend takes offense at your prolife stand and accuses you of hating women, instead of getting defensive, gently clarify the issue that divides you. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the case for life. The first part helps christians to simplify debates over abortion and embryonic. These groups serve to advocate for prolife and educate other young people about the physical, emotional, psychological and. If you still think that widespread and dominant national legislation coupled with womens productive rights are a moral basis for taking the life of the unborn, this book will help you to have second thoughts, and may even change your mind. Scott klusendorf is the founder and president of life training institute and the author of several books including the case for life. More than 500,000 of the abortions performed annual in the u. The authors help you educate other young people about the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual effects that abortion has on women. Equipping christians to engage the culture paperback, kindle, goodreads, video trailer, interview, life training institute.
The case for life introduction i have been quite excited to read scott klusendorf s the case for life. Equipping christians to engage the culture paperback. For too long the prolife movement has been shouting conclusions rather than establishing facts. The case for life by scott klusendorf apologetics315. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. So it is not surprising that there is a large, thriving network of prolife groups on college campuses. Scott is one of the most able, articulate, persuasive, and winsome prolife speakers. Scott klusendorf is president of life training institute, where he trains. Scott klusendorf s accessible, winsomelywritten book presents a wellreasoned, comprehensive case for intrinsic human dignity and worth. Jan 23, 20 scott klusendorf founded the life training institute in order to create a ministry that could train prolifers to effectively get our message across, with the goal of saving lives.
Sep 23, 2019 weve turned a page in the abortion debate, or so abortion advocates hope. Scott klusendorf travels throughout the united states and canada training prolife advocates to persuasively defend their views in the public square. In this episode of the crossway podcast, scott klusendorf discusses abortion and the current state of the prolife movement. Scott klusendorf is director of bioethics for stand to reason and a nationallyknown speaker and debater. Recorded live at the university of western ontario, scott presents a scientific and philosophic defense of fetal personhood, arguing that the unborn deserve the protection of law. And parents, if youve got small children nearby, please know, this material, while not graphic, is probably not appropriate for them.
Being familiar with scott s work through stand to reason i was looking forward to this book with much. Apr 12, 2014 i have been quite excited to read scott klusendorfs the case for life. The case for life by scott klusendorf is an absolutely outstanding defense of the prolife position with regard to the abortion debate. A passionate and engaging platform speaker, klusendorf s prolife presentations have been featured by focus on the family, truths that transform, and american family radio. This book helps prolife christians make a persuasive case for the lives of the unborn.
Prolife apologist scott klusendorf gives a compelling and logical defense for the value of preborn life, and encourages listeners to be equipped and ready to share the truth about abortion to a world that desperately needs to hear it. Scott klusendorf is president of life training institute, where he trains christians to make a persuasive case for life in the marketplace of ideas. Klusendorf offers a clear, wellargued and compelling case in favour of a prolife position on abortion. Scott klusendorf discusses abortion and the current state of the prolife movement. The heart of the abortion debate scott klusendorf august 05, 2019 by. Scott klusendorf 256 pages 2009 the case for life provides intellectual grounding for the prolife convictions that most evangelicals hold. To the contrary, the debate turns on one key question. The case for life by scott klusendorf unplanned by abby johnson the walls are talking. We will be talking about some recent developments in the usa that influence the abortion debate including the murder of george tiller, the recent polls showing prolife gains, and president obamas speech at notre dame. This book helps prolife christians make a persuasive case for the lives of the. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Dec 03, 2018 how do you share with a friend about your prolife views in a persuasive, yet inoffensive manner. In this book scott klusendorf brilliantly and graciously marshals a sound case. A passionate and engaging platform speaker, klusendorfs prolife presentations have been featured by focus on the family, truths that transform, and american family radio.
Being familiar with scott s work through stand to reason i was looking forward to this book with much anticipation. This book presents a positive case for the prolife position as well as rebutting proabortion. Listen as scott klusendorf debates not one, but two, canadian debate champions on the most divisive issue of our time. He contends that the prolife message can compete in the marketplace of ideas if properly understood and properly articulated. Instead, abortion advocates insist that we make peace with abortion. Scott klusendorf founded the life training institute in order to create a ministry that could train prolifers to effectively get our message across, with the goal of saving lives. The goal of his organization is to challenge and equip prolife advocates to persuasively defend their views in the public square. If there was one book on the topic to read to fully understand the. Klusendorf not only equips the reader with incisive, insightful responses to pro abortion arguments, he also presents a. This book presents a positive case for the prolife position as well as rebutting pro abortion.
Marvin olasky, in his book, abortion rites the best and most complete picture of abortion history that i know of, observes the following in his description of the social climate leading up to roe v. In 1992, bill clinton campaigned on the premise that abortion should be safe, legal, and rare. There is danger in mixing the debate against abortion with the debate against contraception. In the context of the prolife abortion debate the action is killing and it is the unborn. Scott has taught prolife apologetics at the graduate level at biola university and trinity law school, and lectured at over 80. Scott klusendorf in his book the case for life delivers a powerful resource that aims at not only providing a philosophical, biblical, and scientific prolife case, but equipping christians to dismantle the common prochoice arguments and rhetoric that are steeped in our culture. Expressing prolife views in winsome ways scott klusendorf. Klusendorf not only equips the reader with incisive, insightful responses to proabortion arguments, he also presents a full defense of the biblical worldview. We must determine if the unborn are human or not before we decide if it is justifiable to kill it. Klusendorf not only equips the reader with incisive, insightful responses to pro abortion arguments, he also presents a full defense of the biblical worldview.
Support summits mission of training christians to champion a biblical worldview that affirms the sanctity of life and addresses the cultural issues of our day. Scott klusendorf travels throughout the united states and canada training prolife. Weve turned a page in the abortion debate, or so abortion advocates hope. A passionate defender of preborn children, scott has participated in numerous debates with abortion advocates at the collegiate level, and he has lectured student groups at more than. Equipping christians to engage the culture, released in march 2009 by crossway books. Scott klusendorfs accessible, winsomelywritten book presents a wellreasoned, comprehensive case for intrinsic human dignity and worth.
Reaching hearts on abortion part 2 of 2 focus on the family. Part 1 helps prolife christians simplify debates over abortion and. Scott klusendorf discusses abortion and the current state of the. Jun 16, 2009 today, i am interviewing scott klusendorf, founder of life training institute and author of the new book, the case for life. What we need, in other words, is more people like scott klusendorf and more books. This will, in turn, shift our efforts in assisting women and children.
Oct 29, 2011 scott klusendorf in his book the case for life delivers a powerful resource that aims at not only providing a philosophical, biblical, and scientific prolife case, but equipping christians to dismantle the common prochoice arguments and rhetoric that are steeped in our culture. The case for life by scott klusendorf prolife answers to prochoice arguments by randy alcorn precious unborn human persons by gregory koukl. It is prophetic in the sense that it makes a clear and undeniable argument based on truth about human value. Mar 31, 2009 the case for life provides intellectual grounding for the prolife convictions that most evangelicals hold. The case for life provides intellectual grounding for the prolife convictions that most evangelicals hold. Its not about choice, privacy, or scientific progress. The prolife message can compete in the marketplace of ideasprovided christians properly understand and articulate that message. Equipping christians to engage the culture paperback, kindle, video trailer, interview, life training institute. Scott klusendorf debates an abortion advocate on the.
With this question in mind, many of the most common objections to the prolife position will simply fall away. The case for life by scott klusendorf is appropriately subtitled equipping christians to engage the culture. Scott klusendorf scott is the founder and president of life training institute, which was established in 2004 to challenge and equip prolife advocates to persuasively defend their views in the public square. Marvin olasky, in his book, abortion rites the best and most complete picture of abortion history that i know of, observes the following in his description of. Written by scott klusendorf, audiobook narrated by david cochran heath. From my elementary school days, i have been exposed to prolife christians who have faced ridicule, fines, physical harm, and even jail time for their. Scott klusendorf will equip you to creatively and effectively converse with others about the. Its about a larger worldview question that demands an answer. The abortion debate reared its head again this summer after controversial tweets by richard dawkins made the news. In this book scott klusendorf brilliantly and graciously marshals a sound case for.
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