Mark Driscoll and Randy Alcorn recently sat down for an interview (click on image above to view the interview), in which they discussed, among other issues, whether or not young evangelicals are inconsistent on the issue of abortion when they vote for or support political candidates who are pro-choice. They say that we are, and I agree, but it seems unfair to add the word "young" to their question. Evangelicals have been inconsistent on abortion for several decades, starting in the 1960s and the Baby Boomer generation (like so much of our cultural decay).
I think I understand why they inserted "young evangelicals" into the discussion: (1) young, reformed evangelicals are the primary audience here and (2) they are the ones in the position to turn away from this inconsistency. Abortion, gay marriage, the decline of the family, promiscuity, etc., that is the legacy that Baby Boomers have left us in this country. This fact shouldn't be pushed aside. Baby Boomers ought to be held up as an example of a generation that has, as a group, lived wasted lives - and they ought to be the first to tell the younger generations, "Don't follow our lead."
But the origin of the inconsistency isn't of primary importance. What is important is that, as Boomers lose political power, we recognize that it's our moral imperative is to turn from the folly and sin that has all but ruined our culture, and strive for, at the very least, consistency, including in the voting booth. Where they spoke of the value of life and either did nothing or acted with inconsistency, we (the younger generations) need to speak and act Biblically in order to bring about cultural change. Those in power now are counting on us to carry on their bankrupt, life-stealing legacy, so the question before us is, "Will we?"
HT: The Resurgence
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