The Silent Genocide

The Catastrophe of Wombs Turned Mass Graves

In the realm of great historical evils, few have proven as insidious and profound as the silent genocide unfolding before our eyes. Picture a scenario where five percent of your nation's population vanishes each year, an unsettling spectacle that has, remarkably, evaded the spotlight of mainstream discourse. This is the reality in a country located in the heart of sub-Saharan Africa.

Enter Zambia, a republic grappling with a devastating statistic that would rattle the conscience of any compassionate society. In the year 2020, an astonishing 343,000 lives were purportedly terminated within its borders, according to figures disclosed by Marie Stopes, a prominent international abortion service provider. What's even more disconcerting is the organization's growing reluctance to divulge its subsequent annual statistics. The number cited exclusively accounts for what Marie Stopes classifies as "safe" abortions, prompting a disquieting conclusion: countless additional abortions, beyond this officially acknowledged category, transpire each year beneath the radar.

The euphemisms at play here are pivotal. A "safe" abortion, as per standard definitions, is one conducted under legal medical procedures and oversight, in contrast to the "unsafe" abortions, which occur clandestinely, without the benefit of legal supervision. This staggering statistic of hundreds of thousands of infants whose lives were terminated paints a harrowing portrait of a catastrophic genocide—a tragedy that spans the globe and has claimed the lives of hundreds of millions of people.

In the dark corners of our contemporary society, this silent genocide reveals itself as an unmistakable consequence of ideologies rooted in Darwinian and atheistic principles, which tend to ascribe diminishing value to human life. In a world that lionizes the survival of the fittest, the most vulnerable members of our communities teeter on the precipice of annihilation when their existence proves inconvenient to the comforts and so-called "rights" of the perceived "fittest." The result is a chilling testament to a secularized world where murder finds itself cloaked in the guise of survival and convenience.

Curiously, it appears that for the majority of individuals, the loss of life warrants concern only when it infringes upon their personal comfort. In this world of quiet, unseen violence, the cries of innocent infants resonate faintly in a society that has seemingly elected death as the price to pay for a more comfortable life.

Society at large appears to harbor an unsettling disregard for children. Those who have come of age in this post-modern era have been subtly conditioned to be wary of marriage and the timely embrace of parenthood. They have been sold the deceit that affluence, self-preservation, and convenience reign supreme in life, often at the cost of meaningful relationships that obstruct the pursuit of these desires. Furthermore, if one takes a closer look at the selfish and worldly pursuits of today, it becomes apparent that nearly all of them entail the forfeiture of relationships, primarily with God and secondarily with fellow human beings. It's imperative to remember that loving God and loving others constitute the two paramount commandments bestowed upon us by God through His Word. Relationships occupy the utmost significance in life, commencing with our relationship with God, which subsequently extends to our relationships with others. A world devoid of love for God finds itself on shaky foundations for building love among its inhabitants. The undeniable fact remains that all forms of idolatry inexorably demand human sacrifice; they exact a toll on relationships—a steep price that few can genuinely afford, yet too many are willing to pay.

It is worth noting that while many opt to defer or abandon the responsibilities and commitments of marriage and child-rearing, few postpone or forfeit the intimacy that rightfully belongs to the covenantal institution of the family. Consequently, society has seen the value of marriage decline, while the prevalence of contraceptives and abortions has surged. As flawed beings, we instinctively flee from the blessings of life and living bestowed upon us by God. Yet, we can never elude the consequences of our defiance.

In the Bible, humanity is entrusted with the mandate to be fruitful and multiply, to exercise dominion over the earth, and to subdue all living things—a divine directive known as the cultural mandate. This mandate serves as God's blueprint for glorifying Himself through us in our various vocations. The Bible bears witness to God's unwavering commitment to this mandate and how His plan for humanity's redemption involves reconciling us to Himself, enabling us to once again fulfill the purpose for which He created us. Scripture highlights God's profound regard for life and fruitfulness. For instance, the parable of the talents and the account of Jesus cursing the fig tree both underscore the divine expectation of fruitfulness. Where life thrives, fruitfulness is not merely anticipated; it is expected. God, as the Creator of life, calls upon us, His earthly representatives, to passionately pursue His will. We must grasp the biblical underpinnings of why the preservation of life is paramount and why we must fervently champion the cause of saving lives. Death has forever been the consequence of sin, and as beings who serve a God who is the giver of life, we must stand resolutely against evils that sacrifice life for selfish gain.

As Christians, we find ourselves navigating treacherous terrain, one where the prevailing cultural narrative tugs at the threads of our faith. We often yield to the world's deceptions, succumbing to narratives that diminish our passion for life and fruitfulness in favor of earthly comforts. The false notion of overpopulation takes root, convincing us that having one less child is a noble contribution to environmental well-being. We fall prey to the fallacy that children cease to be blessings from the Lord when their presence threatens our social standing. We have been well coached into having a repulsive reaction to families that have an abundance of children; convincing ourselves that their embrace of fertility is a display of irresponsibility, ignorance, and antiquated ideas. In our pursuit of personal desires, we unwittingly surrender to the destructive doctrines of feminism, which compel both men and women to forsake their God-given mandate to be fruitful and rather perpetuate a culture of sterilization and death.

Moreover, we find ourselves ensnared in the lie that our lives are ours alone, a premise that grants us a false idea of freedom to live according to our fleeting emotions and often sinful desires. In this perilous terrain, we cling to a false premise: that life and fruitfulness shall only be promoted within the confines of personal comfort and self-interest. We endeavor to sanctify godless perspectives to rationalize our questionable lifestyles.

Inadvertently, we find ourselves complicit in the abortion crisis as long as we remain ensnared by the tenets of a culture that champions infertility, dismisses the sanctity of love ordained by God, perceives children as a disruptive inconvenience, and places survivalism above the pursuit of fruitfulness. It is incumbent upon us to swiftly acknowledge and repent of these misguided ideologies.

Abortion, a dark and twisted practice, thrives in the midst of postmodern relativistic thinking—an ideology that falsely portrays human life in the womb as mere cellular tissue, ripe for disposal. Few have borne witness to the grisly aftermath of aborted children, depicted in graphic images that can shatter even the hardiest of hearts. A fetus, whose Latin definition is "small child," is a living human being created in the image of God, possessing a body, a mind, and a soul. This truth becomes irrefutable when one gazes upon an aborted child, for its form unmistakably mirrors that of a human being, because it is precisely that—a human being made in the image of God. Reality cannot be denied, nor can words be manipulated to serve selfish ends.

God, in His infinite wisdom, sent His only Son to endure the cross and rise from the dead so that His people may partake in the gift of life. If the Almighty and Infinite God places such profound importance on life, we, as redeemed beings made imago Dei (in the image of God), must hold life in the highest regard.

As Christians, our duty extends beyond recognizing the darkness; we must illuminate it with the light of Truth. We must continue to pioneer alternative solutions for those contemplating abortion, providing what they need to live a transformed life.

If you've undergone an abortion before, rest assured that forgiveness and hope await you in Jesus Christ. Redemption is available to those who believe in the person and work of the one and only Savior of sinners. For those considering abortion, please, do not extinguish the life within you. Your circumstances may seem dire, but the life entrusted to you is profoundly valuable to God. Out of your despair, delightful beauty can emerge. The emotional anguish that often follows an abortion far outweighs any discomfort associated with choosing life. Please, opt for life. Please, choose what is right.

In this time of silent genocide, we cannot afford to remain passive or mute. We are called to lives characterized by love for God and love for our neighbors, including unborn children and the parents who conceive them. We serve a living God who brings hope and illumination even in the darkest of times. In humble obedience, we must carry this hope and light to places desperately in need of the Savior, Jesus Christ.