What the Bible says (and doesn’t say) about abortion
By Sarah Quale — Abortion is never directly addressed in the Old Testament. Neither is the word abortion specifically mentioned in the New Testament. Many argue that, because the Bible is “silent” on abortion, that means it’s permissible, even worthy of praise. But scripture speaks very clearly on the sanctity of human life, and the early Church was bold in its defense of it. So how are we faring today?