"Conversations about abortion often center on the question: Are you pro-life or pro-choice? But what if that's the wrong question? Becoming ProGrace invites us to first consider: How is God inviting me to be more like Jesus? Drawing upon Jesus' teachingsand his example of treating others with dignity, empathy, and love, Angela Weszely explores new questions for Christians to consider, such as: what if conversations about abortion didn't have to feel so tense, divided, or dehumanizing? What does it mean to affirm the image of God in every person involved? How can we navigate the tension we may feel between moral convictions and Christian compassion? How can Christian communities become empathetic spaces of listening, support, and grace? Becoming ProGraceisn't just about changing the conversation, it's about transforming our perspective to reflect God's unconditional love. Including insights and personal stories from Christians with diverse perspectives and backgrounds, Becoming ProGrace articulates a uniquely Christian response to abortion that calls us to take on the character of Christ rather than trying to change others, offering a much-needed message of hope for our divided world. If you're ready to reimagine your approach to one of the most complexissues of our time, this is the resource you've been waiting for. Discover how to follow Jesus' example of grace with Becoming ProGrace"-- Provided by publisher.
United in Grace, Beyond Debate
Conversations about abortion often center on the question: Are you pro-life or pro-choice?
But what if that's the wrong question?
Drawing upon the life and teachings of Jesus, Becoming ProGrace invites Christians to ask new questions, such as:
- What if conversations about abortion didn’t have to feel so tense, divided, or dehumanizing?
- What does it mean to affirm the image of God in every person involved?
- How do we navigate tension we may feel when our deepest Christian values seem to conflict?
- What would it take for Christian communities to become spaces of empathy, listening, and grace?
Including insights and personal stories from Christians of diverse denominational backgrounds and political perspectives, Becoming ProGrace articulates a uniquely Christian response to abortion that calls us to take on the character of Christ rather than trying to change others, offering a much-needed message of hope for our divided world.
Jesus led with grace. As we reimagine our approach to the abortion conversation, so can we.