In the US in August 2026, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed legislation making it possible for abortions up to birth – as women standing around her smiled, clapped hands and celebrated.
In the Ancient Near East, Molech was a foreign god linked to the Ammonites, Phoenicians, and Canaanites. He is most famous for demanding child sacrifice to secure favour and prosperity.
It is very interesting that today, the triplet god of Sexual Liberty, Moral Autonomy and Economic Prosperity demands the same.
In South Africa, under the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act, women have the right to termination of pregnancy at any age, at any registered facility, up to 20 weeks (5 months) of pregnancy – without needing anyone’s permission.
Jesus wept.
In South Africa, we are well aware of the massive social, economic and educational challenges many pregnant girls face. Therefore, another call to Christians to foster, adopt, support pro-life ministries, and partner with churches in under resourced areas.
A society (and government) certainly can be (and will be) judged on how it treats its most vulnerable and defenseless.