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No uterus, no opinion? On the contrary, men must speak up for the unborn — protecting life is in our DNA.

Two weeks ago, my wife gave birth to our second baby — a boy.

The other day, as I held our son, adoring him, my wife commented, “You really love newborns!”

It’s true, I love newborns. I was just the same with our daughter when she was born.

Babies are so fragile, vulnerable and defenceless. They are entirely dependent on us big people setting our needs and wants aside, in order to nurture, protect and raise them until they can navigate the world independently.

Over the past few years, the pro-life movement in Australia has gained incredible momentum. Women have been on the forefront of this battle, and we owe so much to their advocacy.

Often, men have found it harder to speak up on the issue of abortion. But we must.

I believe we see an end to abortion in Australia if enough men joined the women and stood up in defence of life.

How Language is Used to Silence Men

Abortion only maintains a veneer of social acceptance through the clever twisting of language.

Language like “reproductive healthcare”. Actually, abortion is the opposite of reproduction, and the opposite of healthcare.

Language like “my body, my choice”. Actually, a baby has its own body and its own unique DNA — and every baby would certainly choose life if given the option.

And here’s one used to silence men: Language like “no uterus, no opinion”.

You don’t need to have a uterus to value the sanctity of life. All you need is a beating heart inside of your chest.

Men, stop believing the lie that you’re not allowed to speak up on this issue. The truth is that real men protect babies.

As Michael Robinson has argued at Life News:

The (in)famous phrase “no uterus, no opinion” is one that men in the pro-life movement hear all too often. It is a mantra that is typically used to try and silence any man who is willing to hold that abortion might be wrong. The abortion movement relies on such sound-bites to avoid genuine thought on the issue and unfortunately many men feel nervous to respond once the “no uterus” card has been played lest they be accused of sexism. However… abortion isn’t just a women’s issue; it’s a human issue and its effects are devastating to men and women.

Robinson proposes four reasons men are compelled to stand up in defence of life:

1. Men are responsible for a pro-life culture
2. We were all once in the womb
3. Ending a life is a human issue
4. Abortion affects men

Men, Let’s Be a Little Bit Bolder

Yes, God has given women the bigger role when it comes to bringing new life into this world. The pain and sacrifice of mothers is huge. I’ve just witnessed that first hand.

But God has also created men as protectors and providers. You don’t have to be a husband or father to want to protect babies. It’s in every man’s DNA. It’s hardwired in our soul.

The flip side of this fact is that abortion hurts men, too, as Robinson argues. When men fail in their duty to protect babies, they feel it deeply. So, to any man who has been hurt by an abortion, I encourage you to reach out for support and seek healing. Here’s the best place to start: forgiveness and healing is available in Christ.

To all the men who’ve been defending the sanctity of life for many years, thank you for showing us the way.

To the rest of us — me included — let’s join the women and be a little bit bolder and a little bit louder, and see an end to abortion in Australia.

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