Sanctity of Human Life Sunday is a day that churches across America focus on the value of human life.
Many churches choose to set aside time to celebrate and teach on the sanctity of all human life, particularly that of the unborn. We should always be mindful of the dignity and value God has bestowed on every human life by creating us in his image (Genesis 1:27).
This year Sanctity of Human Life will be observed nationally on Sunday, January 22nd.
Over the past twenty-five years, Southern Baptists have adopted 27 resolutions at SBC annual meetings championing the sanctity of human life by stating their opposition to abortion and by promoting pro-life alternatives. In addition to expressing their concern for the safety and well-being of unborn children, Convention messengers have advocated for the welfare of the children's mothers and fathers. A resolution adopted in 2003 states, in part:
RESOLVED, That we offer our prayers, our love, and our advocacy for women and men who have been abused by abortion and the emotional, spiritual, and physical aftermath of this horrific practice; affirming that the gospel of Jesus Christ grants complete forgiveness for any sin, including that of abortion…
RESOLVED, That we urge our Southern Baptist churches to remain vigilant in the protection of human life by preaching the whole counsel of God on matters of human sexuality and the sanctity of life, by encouraging and empowering Southern Baptists to adopt unwanted children, by providing spiritual, emotional, and financial support for women in crisis pregnancies, and by calling on our government officials to take action to protect the lives of women and children.
