What Abortion Reveals About Our Culture in America

The death of convicted abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell brings renewed attention to one of the most disturbing criminal cases in American history. Gosnell was not imprisoned simply for performing illegal late-term abortions, but for the murder of babies who were born alive—killed outside the womb in acts the courts recognized as homicide.

This case exposes a deeply troubling reality: even within our legal system, there is a sharp distinction between what is morally evil and what is legally punishable. Gosnell’s conviction was rare—not because the actions were unique, but because they crossed a legal line that could no longer be ignored.

The discussion also highlights America’s growing moral confusion. Recent cases show a reluctance by prosecutors to hold anyone—especially mothers—accountable, even when a child dies after being born alive. Public opinion and legal arguments continue to blur the line between abortion and infanticide.

As Christians, we cannot ignore these realities. The fight for the sanctity of human life remains urgent, and the cultural confusion surrounding it reveals just how much work lies ahead