Perhaps the most heated, contentious, and difficult topic in Western World today is the topic of abortion. For those in favor of it, it is a part of basic reproductive rights and necessary for ensuring full equality of women. For those against, it is the slaughter of unborn life on the altar of convenience.

Which position is right? While the church has stereotypically sided with the pro-life position, there are many Christians who disagree with that stance.

In the first part of this two-part episode, we ask Rev.

Jasmine Mimitzraiem to help us work through her case for why Christians ought to stand on the side of abortion's legality.