Published on July 10, 2024, 12:47 am

The contentious abortion debate has been a focal point in America for many years, outlining a distinct demarcation between those who advocate for life and those who seemingly endorse death. From the notorious Roe v. Wade verdict in 1973 that triggered an alarming increase in unborn lives lost, to the pivotal change in stance as seen with the Dobbs decision of 2022 that overturned it, conservatives have unarguably held the moral ground.

Historically known as the “party of death”, due to policies aiding in the elimination of countless innocent lives, the Democrat party will always carry this badge. However, concerning compromises from the Republican National Committee (RNC) suggest that they are gradually traversing onto perilously similar grounds.

For years, conservatives have perceived the Republican Party as their final fortress for pro-life advocacy. It was believed with hopeful innocence that Republicans would staunchly protect unborn lives. Recent developments pose a threat to this assumption. Latching on to Donald Trump’s perspective of “letting each state decide on abortion”—implying unborn children don’t warrant uniform legal protection—the RNC seems to have deserted its ethical duty.

Instead of merely diluting their principles, they appear to have relinquished the essentials that differentiated them from Democrats. Conservatives staunchly insist that human life commences at conception—a belief grounded both scientifically and biblically—while Democrats largely support a “right to choose”, essentially meaning they support termination rights. These polarized views shape our political landscape greatly.

However, now there seem increasing hints that on account of wider-perspective political appeal efforts, Republicans might not consider upholding pro-life values essential anymore. The question thus arises: how long will it take till they show fuller integration into previously opposed death culture?

In reality, delegating abortion laws specific to states is merely an evasion method signifying a hazardous path obliquely treaded by Republicans. No state government can evade their responsibility bestowed by federal law—not state law—the Constitution’s Fourteenth Amendment, to guard the right to life. To endorse that states decide abortion legality indirectly suggests disbelief in equal protection of unborn life or insufficient recognition of their humanity.

Can faithful followers continue supporting such a party that might be lagging behind Democrats on this issue by mere decade, if not less?

The argument brings to attention another concern; how long till GOP’s position on same-sex marriage starts resembling that of the Democrats? Recent softening of standpoint towards same-sex marriage in the RNC platform is an indicated sign that similar shifts are already underway.

For years, we have justified backing the “lesser of two evils”. But what happens when this lesser evil also becomes so grave that it’s hard to differentiate from its greater counterpart? Shall we continue compromising our beliefs for political benefits? The latest maneuvers by RNC makes it significantly tough if not impossible, to support the Republican Party on identical grounds for why we’ve previously disapproved the Democrat Party.

Is it an exaggeration or a presumption? It certainly isn’t. The harsh truth is Republicans no longer champion life and conservative values like before. They seem like a party ready for compromises, prepared to forfeit principles for political aggrandizement. A once truly pro-life and staunch party now fails to uphold the sanctity of life and biblical interpretation of marriage as firmly.

Now stands before us a party rapidly losing grip over its moral compass. A party willing to pacify masses rather than upholding convictions. Is it possible anymore to trust such a wavering entity ready for major concessions over extremely significant issues? Perhaps not. The Republican Party seems as if steering away from its past glory and ideals and staring at bleak prospects ahead.

As consumers seeking real news from trusted sources with a Christian worldview perspective on breaking news topics, one must scrutinize changing politics closely while deciding allegiance platforms.