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July 9, 2025
Title: NT Wright is WRONG about Abortion!
Topic: Pro-Life Issues
Discussed by Sarah Stewart
with Institute on Religion and Democracy www.theIRD.org
During a recent podcast conversation, Anglican Theologian and New Testament Scholar N.T. Wright waded into the controversy of ending a pregnancy due to rape, incest, and fetal abnormalities.
Sarah Stewart directs the Institute on Religion and Democracy’s campus outreach programs. Through her position, she brings scholars to Christian colleges, universities, and seminaries. These scholars share historical theology and the church’s role in society and government.
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Questions/Issues Discussed:
Did N.T. Wright reference Scripture to back-up his opinion?
Do opinion leaders, professors, celebrities, sports figures, and others, greatly influence the beliefs of those listening and following?
Sarah Stewart explains just how dangerous N.T. Wright’s statements are.
N.T. Wright stated in his podcast: “…in cases of rape or cases of incest. There may be a very strong argument for saying this ought never to have happened and with sorrow because we do not want to do this in principle but with sorrow and a bit of shame the best thing to do is as soon as possible to terminate this pregnancy.”
Is N.T. Wright’s quote taken out of context?
During his podcast, does N.T. Wright ever state when life should be cherished?
Has Sarah Steward ever volunteered or worked with women considering an abortion or who have had an abortion?
Why did N.T. Wright find it necessary to comment on “male bullying” regarding abortion? What did he mean by this?
Sarah Stewart reveals that N.T. Wright believes that men should have a limited role and little input regarding abortion and what a woman can and cannot do with her body.
Could N.T. Wright’s words and opinion on abortion influence a woman to kill her unborn baby?
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