What does the Worldwide Church of God teach about abortion?
The Worldwide Church of God teaches that under all ordinary circumstances abortion is not a legitimate biblical or ethical choice and constitutes sin. When a mother’s life is at stake, however, abortion is considered a legitimate biblical choice by the church. Members’ choices about abortion in other extraordinary circumstances, such as rape or incest, are not considered a test of fellowship. The church recognizes the broken spiritual condition of human beings, and calls all sinners to repentance, forgiveness and redemption in Jesus’ blood. The Worldwide Church of God does not engage in political movements on this issue; the church’s goal is to lead people to Christ for repentance and salvation. If church members make a private decision to become involved in a political movement, they do not represent the church, and the church teaches that they should remain at all times Christian in their approach.
