In this book, Dr. R.C. Sproul employs his unique perspective as a highly experienced pastor–theologian and a trained philosopher to provide well–considered and compassionate answers to the difficult questions that attend termination of pregnancy. Dr. Sproul strives for a factual, well–reasoned approach informed by careful Biblical scholarship. He considers both sides of this issue in terms of Biblical teaching, civil law, and natural law. This is a re-release and update to the original edition after 20 years.