Christian leaders unite against chemical abortion

More than 100 Christian leaders and 50,000 citizens have signed the Declaration for Life to urge lawmakers to ban the abortion drug mifepristone. Led by Josh Hawley, the four-page document was drafted by more than 30 pastors from across the United States. The declaration affirms the dignity of unborn children from conception and calls on Christians to confront chemical abortion.

Tony Perkins, head of the Family Research Council, expressed support for the declaration while criticizing the Republican Party for removing strong pro-life language from its platform. Perkins stated that while some Republican members of Congress and state leaders continue to support the unborn, the party has largely remained silent on the issue.