Christian leaders unite against chemical abortion

More than 30 pastors from across the United States drafted a declaration calling on lawmakers to ban the abortion drug mifepristone. Led by Josh Hawley, the Declaration for Life with Christian Leaders has been signed by 100 faith leaders from Missouri and 50,000 citizens.

The four page document supports pro-life legislation and affirms the dignity of unborn children from conception. The declaration states that the Church has a primary duty to defend human dignity when it is denied.

Tony Perkins, head of the Family Research Council, expressed support for the declaration while criticizing the Republican Party for its recent lack of communication regarding abortion. Perkins noted that the strong pro-life language previously included in the Republican platform was removed.