Today we are joined by special guest John Betts, who lived through the 60s, to help us think through the massive cultural shifts that took place in the UK at that time and paved the way for the seismic Abortion Act 1967 and all that that led to.  This is Part 2 of our mini-series, "How did we get here?" - painting the picture of what brought us to the point we are at today, with more than 500 babies being killed daily in England and Wales. Having focused last week on the legislative answer to that question last week, today we focus on the changes in cultural mores that accompanied that legislative milestone.  Next week we hear about how the Church of England actively helped to pass the Abortion Act...  

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As we near the end of "Phase 1", in which we are painting the general landscape of "abortion" in the UK, we are spending a few episodes asking the question, "How did we get here?"  In this week's episode we are focusing on the legislative answer to that question, and we are anxious to drive home the point that law matters. Indeed, if there is one single answer as to why the killing of human babies continues at such unimaginable pace in our land it is simply this: because our laws permit it.  Take a seat and listen to the story of how "abortion" journeyed from being a serious crime to a process as free, legal, and easy as ordering a complimentary paint sample from an interior design shop.  

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https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/4401... 

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2... 

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 https://www.bmj.com/rapid-response/20... 

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This episode comprises an urgent recall.  Much of what we think is life-giving, or merely life-preventing, is actually life-taking.  Do you know what the biggest killer in the UK Church is?  Listen into this essential briefing on "contraceptives" and "IVF".  

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https://www.cbruk.org/ivf

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1 in 3 women in the UK has at least one abortion, and the situation within the Church doesn't appear to be very different.  What effect does abortion have on a woman?  What does the gospel have to say to someone who's had an abortion?  Is there any hope?  Listen as Pauline tells her own story: a terrible downward spiral after what seemed like the sensible thing to do, and then a life-changing encounter with Jesus.  

Episode 9

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The Imago Dei is a Christian doctrine that has shaped the world. Ideas such as human rights, care for the elderly or the disabled, racial equality, and emancipation all find their roots in this uniquely Judeo-Christian idea. On the question of "abortion", it's all-important.  But do we really understand what it means?  Beth Davey joins us to explore the biblical understanding of what it means that we are made in the image of God, and how it confronts our modern concepts of "personhood".  Our conversation finishes with a penetrating challenge to those who say that they uphold the authority of Scripture...

Episode 8

Here's the link Dave mentions near the end: cbruk.org/join.  

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Only a tiny fraction of Christians in the UK has ever heard thorough teaching on abortion from the Bible. As a result, many are unaware of what - if anything - the Bible has to say on this issue: many assume that the Bible is unclear, and it's up to us to decide.  This lack of clarity leads to confusion and lack of conviction at best, deeply antichristian attitudes and responses at worst.  Tim Lewis is currently working on a PhD on the biblical theology of the unborn child, and here he speaks with Dave about the incredibly rich world the Bible paints for us in these important areas.  Get a notebook and pen ready as we cover a huge range of Bible passages and themes, from Genesis to Revelation!   

The transcript of this episode is published here: https://www.brephos.org/post/but-the-bible-doesn-t-talk-about-abortion-does-it-ft-tim-lewis

Episode 5

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What will justice look like when 'abortion' is abolished?  Should people be put in prison?  It's well worth persevering through the less-than-ideal sound quality and slow start to this transatlantic call: Mr Gregg Cunningham brings together decades of experience in military intelligence, State legislature, government, social reform study, and cutting-edge anti-abortion activism, to help us think through this momentous question:  Is 'abortion' genocide?  We have to be able to define, classify, understand 'abortion', if we are to know how to respond to it.  Gregg founded CBR in the States and is responsible for the DNA of our activism here at CBRUK. He is a long-standing "Godfather" of our movement, and is always looking so far down the line, at things most of us won't see till they've already passed us, that one UK activist was led to remark, "Gregg is so ahead of the curve he's almost irrelevant!"  

Episode 4

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In this week's episode Dave catches up with Camilla Olim who has just released one of the most insightful and impactful books on abortion out there: For Those Being Crushed.  This book is a great place to start for a Christian (or anyone) seeking to understand this issue from scratch.  It's extremely readable, breaking down what can seem an overwhelming sunject into digestible units.  And it's immensely practical, with clear pointers as to what we can and should do.  Why not buy a few copies, hand them out to a bunch of friends or around your church or small group, and meet to discuss it after a few weeks? 

Episode 3

https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/understanding-the-faith/general-theological-issues/for-those-being-crushed/ 

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In this, the first full episode of About Abortion, Dave is joined by old friend and now colleague Christian Hacking, who works as Public Engagement Officer for CBRUK, to set the record straight on what abortion actually is. Reacting to responses from members of the public, Dave and Christian lift the lid on what is shrouded in misunderstanding and cloaked in euphemism. Before we get onto opinions and implications, we need to be clear on the facts. How can we move forward on the issue of abortion if we’re unclear as to what it even is?

Episode 1

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19888037/

In this short introductory episode, Dave Brennan (director of Brephos) lays out the need for a new podcast on abortion, and what kind of approach this podcast is going to take. Spend 10 minutes considering whether this podcast might be for you.