Should I get an anti-abortion bumper sticker?

[Fogetaboutit]

Yet it is okay for them to impose their views on anyone who dares to disagree.

How true. I notice the same with non Christians. They can mock the Lord all they like but if you speak about Him they shut you down.

I think it's good to remember that a depraved heart is not neutral, I think we sometime forget about this fact. Scriptures are clear that those who are dead in sin are at enmity with God. We should not expect reprobates (or unconverted people) to respond favorably to the wisdom of scriptures. This is why I'm "generally" not a fan of bumper stickers or billboards since it often viewed as ad hominem arguments since it's hard to have context in one or two sentences, and it's impersonal. I don't think we should react to cheap one liners often used by unbelievers in memes or stickers etc. since we lower ourselves to their level of foolishness. (Proverbs 26:4)

That being said I'm not against wise quotes, such as the Proverbs or quotes from great men of the faith, but I think we should be careful how we use them (Matt 7:6). Ben's examples where he voiced his view in person I believe can be more effective, or a least might make them think, since they can see his soberness when he voices it.

 

[Rich Koster]

I'd post a sticker for a local adoption/assistance agency with a phone number on it.

 

[Pergamum]

I am not very often "local" however (lots of travel).

 

[Joy by grace]

I like the sticker which reads "It is a poverty to decide that a child must die so that you may live as you wish." -Teresa of Calcutta

 

[Free Christian]

A bit off topic but I shake my head when I see a car fly past me when Im doing the speed limit and they have children as passengers, some in baby seats, and there is a sticker on the back warning other road user's that there are children or a baby on board! Its usually a sticker picture of children or an actual "warning, baby on board". Its not isolated either, I see it happen often. Or trucks, round you up, tail gate you, and then pass you whilst your doing 100 with a sticker saying "100kph speed limited". Then there are the ones driving a company vehicle with a sticker " (company logo) how is my driving (the company phone number)"

 

[Edward]

whilst your doing 100...kph

I think I see the problem.

 

[inactivemember125]

Hi, I am very new to this forum. I have been reading this interesting discussion. It just hit me about the verses in the OT where the Lord instructs that his word is to be written on door posts and gates.

"You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates." Duet. 6:9
and
"19"You shall teach them to your sons, talking of them when you sit in your house and when you walk along the road and when you lie down and when you rise up. 20"You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates, " Duet. 11:19-20

Apparently, it is good to see the word around one's house and to have it seeable when on the road. As for anti-abortion bumperstickers, I do not know...

 

[ZackF]

I think bumper stickers are tawdry.

 

[sonlight]

How about this bumper sticker? If you can read this, then your parents chose life. Smile because they did so you can. How about, it's a baby, not a choice. Yeah, I love bumper stickers. I need to get some for my vehicles. You could also get one that says..keep honking, I'm reloading to keep the liberal trolls from doing damage to your vehicle. Here in Kansas there are billboards on the side of the roads that tell you to not kill babies and choose life. I used to live in a liberal state and you would see Obummer stickers on cars. Here I have never seen one. I would factor that in my decision as well. If you are surrounded by liberals, exercise caution. Don't poke the trolls too much but do your best to educate and share the gospel with them.

 

[Pilgrim]

I have literally NEVER been in a context in which abortion supporters felt any inhibition about vocally supporting and advocating their godlessness.

In general I find your post to be quite helpful. But with regard to the sentence I've quoted above, your experience is evidently different than mine unless what you have in mind is the kind of people who actively support things like NARAL and don't mind letting everybody know about it. (I would think that is a relatively low percentage overall of those people who would consider themselves "pro-choice." I've known a good many "pro-choice" people who wouldn't speak up in a group situation like that.) No matter what their views are on any given topic, many generally say nothing about politics or religion unless they think they are among those who likely already agree with them. FB (especially groups) facilitates that quite nicely.

There are also a good many who say they are pro-life but who end up having an abortion or pressure their child to have one, especially if it is the "wrong color," is the product of a rape, would cause "embarrassment" for some other reason and so on. This includes "conservative" church members and no doubt members of Reformed churches. Some of these may be the type of folks who would consider their ways and repent if they see a bumper sticker or something similar.

 

[Pilgrim]

The reason I voted 'no' was after listening to the testimony of Rosaria Butterfield and her blessed journey from Lesbianism and Feminism to Biblical Christianity. She argued that in her former pagan state she saw these type of bumper stickers and/or protest signs as more of a hindrance than a help. At worst they make a political statement rather than say something about the grace of God to save needy sinners.

Yes Abortion is tragic, murder and is certainly part of the humanistic culture of death. Perhaps part of our response is how we share the gospel in these needy situations (including a pregnant woman who feels trapped) and support shelters for such as need them.

The "pro choice" are hypocrites in many ways. Eg, they defend a women's right to choose but forget their own mothers gave them the right to live (humanly speaking).

While Mrs. Butterfield's testimony is remarkable, we can't make it normative. Others here have noted examples to the contrary with regard to bumper stickers. Let everyone be convinced in his own mind about it. And of course, some bumper stickers are better than others.

 

[Pilgrim Standard]

I have literally NEVER been in a context in which abortion supporters felt any inhibition about vocally supporting and advocating their godlessness.

This observation is so true. They oppose people being "pro-life" because, apparently, we are not allowed to impose our views on women (as if men do not have a vested interest in promoting abortion). Yet it is okay for them to impose their views on anyone who dares to disagree.

This is inevitable in societies of which the governments have not the scripture for their moral foundation, but instead the enlightenment era “reason of man.” The consequence is that the sinful heart of man will always reason towards suppression of any scriptural moral foundation. Eventually persecution of the wildest forms will be the fruit harvested.

 

[Pergamum]

I have decided to get all the bumper-stickers in the pic.

 

[Alan D. Strange]

Perg:

Where did you get that picture of my car? You should have stopped by and said "hello."

Peace,
Alan

 

[Stephen L Smith]

Where did you get that picture of my car? You should have stopped by and said "hello."

Yes, strange isn't it! Sorry, could not resist

 

[Stephen L Smith]

While Mrs. Butterfield's testimony is remarkable, we can't make it normative. Others here have noted examples to the contrary with regard to bumper stickers.

Yes I am sympathetic to this. However I think we need to be aware that the gospel issue is greater - theology consists of creation, the fall, redemption in Christ, eternal state etc etc. I tend to look at bumper stickers, if not carefully done, a little like the signs of the Westboro baptist "Church". That is, the danger of conveying a portion of the truth whereas the gospel is not simply a portion of the truth.

Certainly a wise bumper sticker will ensure it avoids these dangers. I do like the stickers which emphasise that "pro choice" supporters are alive today because there mothers made a "pro life" choice. In the words of Don Carson "the irony is delicious"!

 

[a mere housewife]

Perg:

Where did you get that picture of my car? You should have stopped by and said "hello."

Peace,
Alan

We took that picture of your car, Dr. Strange. We tried to submit it to the seminary's photo contest for promotional materials but it was rejected. So we sent it to Pergy, with our used teabags.

 

[sonlight]

That car is awesome, Pergamum! I didn't see a Tea Party sticker or an NRA.... Can't disappoint the liberals and not put one of each on there.. You could also include that verse that speaks about innocent blood too....Proverbs 6:16-19

 

[Pilgrim]

I've seen a car and/or a van (and maybe more than one) with about that many KJV Only stickers on it. I think it is owned by a member of a group near me that also has been known to stand by the side of a busy highway holding KJV Only signs.

 

[Caroline]

My husband once got a bumper sticker for his car that said, "I love my wife." I thought it was sweet... until I drove his car and everyone thought I was making a lesbian statement. I ended up desperately trying to scrape it off his car, which then my daughter (young back then) took to mean that her daddy didn't love me as much as he did when he bought the sticker.

Whichever sticker you get, think it through.

 

[Andres]

My husband once got a bumper sticker for his car that said, "I love my wife." I thought it was sweet... until I drove his car and everyone thought I was making a lesbian statement. I ended up desperately trying to scrape it off his car, which then my daughter (young back then) took to mean that her daddy didn't love me as much as he did when he bought the sticker.

Whichever sticker you get, think it through.

 

[Free Christian]

My husband once got a bumper sticker for his car that said, "I love my wife." I thought it was sweet... until I drove his car and everyone thought I was making a lesbian statement. I ended up desperately trying to scrape it off his car, which then my daughter (young back then) took to mean that her daddy didn't love me as much as he did when he bought the sticker.

That's hilarious

 

[One Little Nail]

Actually i wish to someday purchase a black ex-hurse & put a coffin in it, for street evangelisem purposes I know its
probably been done before though, I was thinking of having Scriptures like Rom 6:23 the wages of sin is death ; but the gift of God is eternal life & Jeremiah 21:8; “I set before you the way of life, and the way of death.” and other such Scriptures
I think it will be hard hitting & to the point, remind people of their mortality.

 

[C. M. Sheffield]

The reason I voted 'no' was after listening to the testimony of Rosaria Butterfield and her blessed journey from Lesbianism and Feminism to Biblical Christianity. She argued that in her former pagan state she saw these type of bumper stickers and/or protest signs as more of a hindrance than a help. At worst they make a political statement rather than say something about the grace of God to save needy sinners.

Your statement raises some questions. To begin with, isn't it likely that Mrs. Butterfield would have found a sermon against abortion equally offensive in her unregenerate state? She may well have. But we should not therefore conclude that is is wrong to preach against abortion and homosexuality simply because sinners find it offensive. Should we?

Secondly, I would ask, should her experience be considered normative for other believers? Could we not also cite examples of sinners coming to a conviction of sin and their need for Christ through the preaching of the Law? Indeed there are many. Citing her experience therefore, must be taken as purely anecdotal.

And lastly, why do you assume that an Abortion bumper sticker is making a purely "political statement"? Is not abortion first and foremost a moral issue? And one in which the Church and individual believers may and ought to speak out against the systematic slaughter of innocents? To be clear, I am not suggesting that believers are morally obligated to put anti-abortion bumper stickers on their car. I'm only arguing that those who do, may have reasons which transcend politics (though political action is good and right). It is much like those who protest at abortion clinics. There are no lawmakers or judges at these clinics -- only abortionists and mothers planning the unthinkable. The protester in front of that clinic aims at no political end; but instead appeals to the moral conscience of those entering, in hopes of dissuading them from taking another human life. Who can say that a bumper sticker might not accomplish the same end. We can't. And therefore we ought not to assume that those speaking out against abortion are only politically motivated.