WHEREAS, Southern Baptists have historically affirmed the biblical teaching of the sanctity of all human life, and
WHEREAS, All medical evidence indicates that abortion ends the life of a developing human being, and
WHEREAS, Our national laws permit a policy commonly referred to as "abortion on demand,"
Be it therefore RESOLVED, That the Southern Baptist Convention reaffirm the view of the Scriptures of the sacredness and dignity of all human life, born and unborn, and
Be it further RESOLVED, That opposition be expressed toward all policies that allow "abortion on demand," and
Be it further RESOLVED, That we abhor the use of tax money or public, tax-supported medical facilities for selfish, non-therapeutic abortion, and
Be it finally RESOLVED, That we favor appropriate legislation and/or a constitutional amendment prohibiting abortion except to save the life of the mother.
St. Louis, Missouri
