Brethren, if you have been following movies or social media lately, one of the most talked-about films is Sunshine, directed by Antoinette Jadaone and starring Maris Racal. The movie follows the struggles of a young gymnast pursuing her dream of competing in the Olympics. Just as Sunshine seems on the verge of achieving her goal, she discovers that she is pregnant.
The central conflict revolves around Sunshine’s decision: whether to continue or terminate her pregnancy. The movie portrays her desire for an abortion and highlights the difficulties of accessing one in the Philippines.
Sadly, this film has been used by many pro-choice advocates in the country to justify abortion. Social media posts argue that because abortion is legally restricted, women have no choice but to terminate pregnancies to avoid hardship. This narrative frames abortion as not only understandable but necessary to prevent future difficulties.
The Dangerous Influence of Popular Media
The tragedy here, brethren, is that a popular movie—currently topping Netflix charts—is swaying public opinion, making abortion seem acceptable while portraying Philippine law as cruel and denying women basic healthcare.
We must confront this issue with biblical truth.
Abortion is a Sin: What Scripture Says
First, let us establish that abortion is a sin—a deliberate act of taking an innocent human life. Consider these verses:
- Psalm 139:13–16: God is the active Creator of unborn children.
- Isaiah 44:2: God is involved in human life even before birth.
- Jeremiah 1:5: God knows each person personally before they are born.
- Galatians 1:15: God assigns value and purpose before birth.
- Luke 1:41, 44: John the Baptist is called a “baby” (brephos), the same term used for newborns.
Abortion, therefore, is not merely a personal choice—it is a violation of God’s command to respect life.
How Sunshine Misrepresents Life
The movie frames abortion as a valid and even heroic choice, manipulating viewers to sympathize with the act rather than question it. Key concerns include:
- Ignoring the unborn child’s value: The baby is never acknowledged as a human being with dignity.
- Portraying pregnancy as a burden: The unborn child is presented only as an obstacle to dreams, a social inconvenience, and a physical challenge.
- Prioritizing personal ambition over life: The narrative suggests that it is acceptable to choose one’s dreams over one’s child.
- Lack of hope or support: No alternatives such as counseling, adoption, church involvement, or family support are shown—only abortion is offered as a solution.
- Distorting Christian values: Motherhood is shown as a curse, sexual sin is normalized, and abortion is portrayed as empowerment.
- Manipulative imagery: A character representing Sunshine’s unborn child is used to soften the act of abortion and imply the baby “approves.”
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The Reality of Abortion
Brethren, the numbers are staggering. According to the Philippine Safe Abortion Advocacy Network, an estimated 1.26 million abortions were induced by Filipino women in 2020 alone.
Globally, about 73 million abortions occur each year. In just a decade, that could mean 730 million unborn lives lost. These are not just statistics—they are human beings denied the right to live.
Common Lies About Abortion
Many argue that abortion is “healthcare” or that the mother’s future takes precedence. Scripture and science prove otherwise:
- Abortion is not healthcare: Healthcare preserves life; abortion ends it.
- “My body, my choice” is false: From conception, the baby has unique DNA, a heartbeat, and a distinct body. Abortion is not like removing a part of the mother—it is killing a separate human being.
- Hardship does not justify homicide: Life challenges do not give anyone the right to take another life.
- Rape and incest are not exceptions: Ending an innocent life does not undo past evil; abortion compounds trauma rather than solving it.
- Abortion is not mercy: Suffering does not justify murder. God brings purpose and beauty through trials, as seen in the life of Yeshua, who endured suffering yet was not prevented from being born.
A Call to Protect Life
Brethren, every life is precious to Yahweh—born or unborn. As His people, we are called to reflect His heart.
In a world that treats life as disposable, may we be a church that protects it. In a culture that chooses convenience, may we choose compassion. In a generation that is confused, may we stand with clarity, courage, and love.
Let us be unwavering in our defense of life, and may our actions reflect the sacred value that God places on every human being.
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