Scott klusendorf in his book the case for life delivers a powerful resource that aims at not only providing a philosophical, biblical, and scientific prolife case, but equipping christians to dismantle the common prochoice arguments and rhetoric that are steeped in our culture. Too many christians do not understand the essential truths of the prolife position, making it difficult for them to articulate a biblical worldview on issues like abortion, cloning, and embryo research. A simple way to talk with those who are prochoice about. The simplest way to defend your prolife perspective to y.
In this book scott klusendorf brilliantly and graciously marshals a sound case for the prolife. Equipping christians to engage the culture, releases today. Weve simply swapped one form of bigotry for another. From my elementary school days, i have been exposed to prolife christians who have faced ridicule, fines, physical harm, and even jail time for their commitment to the unborns right to life. The sled size, level of development, environment, degree of dependency meme is easy to memorize and understand.
To the contrary, the debate turns on one key question. Expressing prolife views in winsome ways part 1 of 2 december 3, 2018 scott klusendorf offers strategies for creatively and effectively communicating with others about the humanity and godgiven worth of all preborn babies. Reaching hearts on abortion part 1 of 2 focus on the family. Scott travels throughout the united states, canada and europe training groups of people to engage the conversation about abortion. To schedule a presentation in your area, contact stand to reason at. It also uses the sled acronym to show how life is valuable. Most graduates of the program say that it takes about 10 12 hours per week, depending largely on your reading speed. Scott klusendorf prolife ethics mp3 audio by scott klusendorf in this audio, bioethicist scott klusendorf presents a talk at a gordon college convocation, receiving a standing ovation for. More than 500,000 of the abortions performed annual in the u.
Scott is president of the life training institute found on line at scott travels throughout the united states and canada training prolife advocates to persuasively defend their views in the public square. Published on mar 26, 20 scott klusendorf, president of life training institute discusses how you can graciously defend your prolife views with secular arguments. Scott klusendorf wrote the the case for life, which is the best book for beginners on the prolife view. Focus on the family will broadcast scotts talk reaching hearts on abortion on jan. Scott klusendorf is the president of life training institute, where he trains prolife advocates to persuasively defend their views. May 23, 2016 scott klusendorf of life training institute points out there are only four differences between a preborn and a newborn, and none of those differences justify killing unborn children. So it is not surprising that there is a large, thriving network of prolife groups on college campuses. Scott klusendorf indirectly addresses prochoice arguments brought up by bill nye the science guy.
If needed, you can watch sled scott klusendorf 2 cliff notes version for extra explanations and help. Mar 26, 20 scott klusendorf, president of life training institute discusses how you can graciously defend your prolife views with secular arguments. Scott klusendorf defending your prolife views youtube. Klusendorf shows you how to effectively make a case for the unborn. This book helps prolife christians make a persuasive case for the lives of the unborn. The prolife view is that the unborn are human beings just like you and me. Its not about choice, privacy, or scientific progress. Although many abortionchoice advocates agree the unborn are human, they deny they are valuable human beings. Expressing prolife views in winsome ways part 1 of 2. I found a very polished hourlong talk by scott on viemo. Joe sustained three cuts and two sprained anklesand an avalanche of questions. Craig its hard to fathom that somewhere in the vicinity of 50 million babies have been legally killed since the historic roe v.
Scott shares the sled acronym with both humor and insight. Discover how to engage others in this biotech debate, answer objections persuasively, and equip pastors and laypeople to defend their views. Scott klusendorfs accessible, winsomelywritten book presents a wellreasoned, comprehensive case for intrinsic human dignity and worth. Scott has taught prolife apologetics at the graduate level at biola university and trinity law school, and lectured at over 80. Abortion is one of the greatest evils in our day and there is no justification for it. Psalm 12 proverbs 30 bible love thing 1 lord and savior popular books religious quotes love notes signs. Answering the theological case for abortion rights by scott. Scott klusendorf books list of books by author scott. We all must know how to make a case for life, said klusendorf, one of the nations leading prolife apologists. After i was sent the prepub manuscript of this book, and asked to endorse it, i wrote, scott klusendorf has produced a marvelous resource that will equip prolifers to communicate more creatively and effectively as they engage our culture. He contends that the prolife message can compete in the marketplace of ideas if properly understood and properly articulated. Scott is a former pastor and hes devoted himself to writing and speaking on life issues, such as abortion and euthanasia and stem cell research. Being familiar with scotts work through stand to reason i was looking forward to this book with much anticipation. Equipping christians to engage the culture paperback, kindle, video trailer, interview, life training institute.
In this book scott klusendorf brilliantly and graciously marshals a. Scott klusendorf is one of the nations top prolife thinkers, and the. A stepbystep guide to making your case persuasively, and more on. The question of truth and the question of human value are driving our national debates on abortion, cloning, and embryonic stem cell research escr.
Heres the video, featuring my favorite prolife speakers scott klusendorf. A passionate and engaging platform speaker, scott s prolife presentations have been featured by focus on the family, truths that. As i have written and talked about numerous times before, scott klusendorf s landmark book, the case for life, does a wonderful job of laying out the philosophical and ethical foundations for the prolife worldview. Scott klusendorf interview transcript apologetics315. Scott klusendorf is the author of the case for life 4. Listen to this short excerpt of a talk given by bioethics expert scott klusendorf as he explains. I readily commend his book to you, and much of the content of this blog post is inspired by or pulled from his work. Scott klusendorf the prolife message can compete in the marketplace of ideasprovided christians properly understand and articulate that message. The preceding article answering the theological case for abortion rights o 1995, is from the text of a speech mr. I am the author of several books including welcome to college. Watchlisten to sled scott klusendorf 1 and take notes below. Scott klusendorf is the founder and president of life training institute lti, which was established in 2004 to challenge and equip prolife advocates to persuasively defend their views in the public square. See all books authored by scott klusendorf, including students for life. What is the estimated weekly time commitment required by the program.
Scott klusendorf audio books, best sellers, author bio. I have been quite excited to read scott klusendorf s the case for life. Using scott klusendorf s sled examples, here are some typical responses and refutations to the various personhood arguments. Tomorrow is sanctity of life sunday and i can think of no better post for today than to quote scott klusendorfs s. As you prepare yourself to explain reasons for the prolife position, scott klusendorf has developed a simple explanation of why a baby in the womb shouldnt be considered to be any different than one just born. Im the author of fiftysome books and the founder and director of eternal perspective ministries. The abortion controversy is not a debate between those who are prochoice and those who are antichoice. The 4 differences between a newborn baby and an unborn baby can be remembered by the acronym sled.
The sled test is a simple argument against abortion. They can be remembered through the acronym sled, which ill briefly summarize. Ltis mission is to make a rigorous, rational defense for prolife positions with respect to a variety of ethical issues. A way to talk with those who are prochoice about the. In this book scott klusendorf brilliantly and graciously marshals a sound case.
Dec 03, 2018 scott klusendorf will equip you to creatively and effectively converse with others about the complete humanness and godgiven worth of all preborn babies. Everybody needs to be a prolife apologist, scott klusendorf told an audience of 270 people who gathered on sat. Scott has taught prolife apologetics at the graduate. Klusendorf urges young men and womenand all of usto prepare an effective prolife apologetic to engage a culture that is still very much proabortion. A christfollowers guide for the journey and questioning the bible. Tomorrow is sanctity of life sunday and i can think of no better post for today than to quote scott klusendorf s s.
Equipping christians to engage the culture kindle edition by klusendorf, scott. Prolife 101, scott klusendorf summarizes the prolife argument this. For those looking for advanced resources, francis beckwith, a professor at baylor university, published the book defending life, with cambridge university press, 2007. We highly encourage attendance at the regional symposiums. Heres how to stop any prochoice argument in its tracks. Scott klusendorf is the founder and president of the life training institute which was established to equip prolife advocates for defending their views in the public square. Scott klusendorf is president of life training institute, where he trains christians to make a persuasive case for life in the marketplace of ideas. It is prophetic in the sense that it makes a clear and undeniable argument based on truth about human value. This book is specifically geared for use by young advocates in the prolife cause. He uses the acronym sled to help people remember four crucial elements. Jan 16, 2008 with the upcoming anniversary of roe v. Expressing prolife views in winsome ways scott klusendorf. Scott klusendorf points out there are only four differences between a preborn and a newborn.
The media wanted to know how he planned to pay for the girls food, clothing, and health care. Scott is a graduate of ucla and the author of prolife 101. Equipping christians to engage culture by scott klusendorf is prophetic and practical. In this segment, he discusses an acronym sled to show. Answering the call, making the case, saving lives, and prolife 101. Todays message was given at a gathering of pregnancy resource center directors here at focus on the family. Apr 14, 2010 the case for life by scott klusendorf is an absolutely outstanding defense of the prolife position with regard to the abortion debate. He is the founder and president of life training institute lti, which was established in 2004 to challenge and equip prolife advocates to persuasively defend their views in the public square. Sep 23, 20 sled acronym argument via scott klusendorf, life training institute. A passionate and engaging platform speaker, scott s prolife presentations have been featured by focus on the. A passionate defender of preborn children, scott has participated in numerous debates with abortion advocates at the collegiate level, and he has lectured student groups at more than. Scott klusendorf books list of books by scott klusendorf. Equipping christians to engage the culture 9781433503207 by scott klusendorf.
May 30, 2018 today we present an outstanding presentation by prolife apologist scott klusendorf, founder of the life training institute. Author scott klusendorf first simplifies the debate. Sep 1, 20 sled acronym argument via scott klusendorf, life training institute. The case for life provides intellectual grounding for the prolife convictions that most evangelicals hold. I love jesus, my wife nanci, and our daughters, sons and five grandsons. Scott klusendorf is president of life training institute and the author of the case for life. On our program today, were airing a talk by scott klusendorf, the president of. This book presents a positive case for the prolife position as well as rebutting proabortion. The authors help you educate other young people about the physical. Aug 10, 2017 the simplest way to defend your prolife perspective to your prochoice friends. Scott klusendorfs accessible, winsomelywritten book presents a wellrea. Scott klusendorf, president of the life coaching institute right heres the video, that includes my favourite prolife audio system scott klusendorf. An interview with scott klusendorf the gospel coalition. Discount prices on books by scott klusendorf, including titles like stand for life.
Klusendorf not only equips the reader with incisive, insightful responses to proabortion arguments, he also presents a full defense of the biblical worldview. Scott klusendorf discusses abortion and euthanasia on the. Sled acronym argument via scott klusendorf, life training. Scott klusendorf president, life training institute scott klusendorf travels throughout the united states and canada training prolife advocates to persuasively defend their views in the public square. I encourage you to read scotts book, the case for life. For more info on scott and his work, see the lifetraining institute. Scott klusendorf points out there are only four differences between a preborn and a newborn, and none of those. A simple case for the prolife position by scott klusendorf.
Equipping christians to engage the culture by scott klusendorf crossway. A passionate and engaging platform speaker, klusendorf s prolife presentations have been featured by focus on the family, truths that transform, and american family radio. Scott klusendorf, president of the life training institute. Scott klusendorf quotes author of the case for life. The ultimate exploitation of women,and so i refer you to.
The title of this thread heres how to stop any prochoice argument in its tracks is. These groups serve to advocate for prolife and educate other young people about the physical, emotional, psychological and. Scott is the founder and president of the life training institute. Scott klusendorf life training institute, greg koukl, and each of strs speakers teach the tool in most of our presentations on abortion, and its included in the our prolife training materials available in our online store, including prolife 101 and making abortion unthinkable. Scott klusendorf is a member of equal rights institutes board of advisors.
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