Published on July 13, 2024, 9:48 am

The abortion debate has long been a contentious issue in the United States, starkly dividing those who stanchly defend life and those seen to advocate for death. The infamous 1973 Roe v. Wade decision triggered an era of uninhibited termination of unborn lives; a phase that only ended recently in 2022 with the Dobbs decision that reversed it. In this enduring legal tug of war, conservatives have reliably placed themselves on the moral podium.

Unfortunately, troubling signs of wavering commitment are emanating from their political stronghold: the Republican Party. Categorically branded the “party of death,” Democrats through their policies, have seemingly influenced numerous abortions leading to millions of lost innocent lives. Yet, a look at recent decisions by the Republican National Committee (RNC) paints an uneasy picture, suggesting that Republicans might not be far behind in joining this tarnished landscape.

This shift is most evident following the adoption of Donald Trump’s policy —”leaving abortion to the states.” Allegedly suggesting that unborn children do not warrant equal protection under constitutional law, this policy marks breaching lines and diluting principles that differentiated Republicans from Democrats. Critically so, as they backpedaled on maintaining steadfast belief in both scientific evidence and Christian worldview; which asserts life inception begins right at conception.

But even more concerning is how quickly these developments are seeping into other aspects of conservative politics. As ominously suggested by the softening language around same-sex marriage in recent RNC platforms, we find ourselves asking – will there be any difference left between them and Democrats?

Increasingly we witness Conservatives battling over choosing amongst “lesser evils.” But what if these evils become indistinguishable? Should we continue sacrificing our core values for apparent political gains? This precarious path taken by RNC seems to make it improbable to resonate with Republicans based on common grounds for which Democrats were rejected earlier.

Is all this merely conjecture or mere exaggeration? Not quite. The somber reality is that the Republican Party, once celebrated for its unyielding defense of life and upholding conservative values rooted in the Christian worldview, seems to be faltering fundamentally. It seems no longer to be the party pushing back against extremist movements for “progress,” nor does it maintain allegiance towards sanctity of life and biblically defined marriage.

What does that leave us with? Disturbingly, a party rapidly deserting its moral compass; one bent on pleasing populist sentiment rather than standing firm on faith-based convictions. Trust, in such circumstances becomes an untenable option. And more distressingly so, it appears time to finally accept: The Republican Party may have inexorably become a lost cause.

Received as trusted news from an array of sources these real news reports warrant grave heed for anyone concerned about maintaining a Christian worldview in our contemporary politics. Proactive discussions need engaging to preserve such values, elucidating truths that otherwise risk being lost amidst political pretense and compromise.