Abortion & The Image of God: A Functional Foundation for Sanctity of Life — Part 1 | Michael Heiser

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A controversial interview on the BBC featured a British journalist who seriously suggested that a loving mother might compassionately suffocate a suffering child, which sparked outrage and disbelief, highlighting how offensive such views are in most cultural contexts. The deeper discussion centers on the theological and ethical foundation behind the sanctity of human life, often grounded in the concept of the image of God (imago Dei) from Genesis 1:26–27, where humans—male and female—are created uniquely in God’s likeness. This image is not about intelligence, emotions, free will, or possession of a soul, many of which vary among humans or exist in some animals, nor is it something that develops incrementally; rather, it is a functional status bestowed upon every human from conception, making all humans equally valuable and uniquely distinct from other creatures. The image of God refers to humanity’s role as God’s representative on earth, embodying personhood in a way that cannot be lost or earned but simply is by virtue of being human. This view supports a robust pro-life ethic, affirming that each human life—regardless of developmental stage or condition—is sacred and must be protected, even when making difficult medical decisions involving mothers and their children. The notion that human worth depends on faculties like brain function or intelligence fails ethically and biblically, leading to problematic conclusions about abortion and personhood, while seeing the image of God as a status or function provides a firmer foundation for the sanctity of life.

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