Abortion and The Seventh Day Adventist Church
Bibliography by Gary Shearer
Adventist Studies Librarian
Pacific Union College Library

Updated 11-16-2004

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Books

Abortion: Ethical Issues and Options. Edited by David Ralph Larson. Loma Linda, CA: Loma Linda University, Center for Christian Bioethics, 1992. 272p.
Her. Coll. HQ766.25 .A26 1992 (2nd copy in main collection)

Bruinsma, Reinder. Matters of Life and Death. Nampa, ID: Pacific Press, 2000. Chapter Four, "Is Abortion Always Wrong?", pp. 65-85.
Her. Coll. R725.56 .B78 2000 (2nd copy in main collection)

Kubo, Sakae. Theology and Ethics of Sex. Washington, DC: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1980. Chapter 15, "Abortion," Pp. 93-98,126.
Her. Coll. BT708 .K8 (2nd copy in main collection)

Osmunson, Robert Lee. Protest and Promise. Washington, DC: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1973. "Protest...Feticide," pp.55-68.
Her. Coll. BV4501.2 .O75 (2nd copy in main collection)

Pearson, Michael. Millennial Dreams and Moral Dilemmas: Seventh-day Adventism and Contemporary Ethics. Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 1990. Chapter 7, "Adventists and Abortion: Early Hostility," pp.92-105; Chapter 8, "Abortion: Tensions in the Institutionalized Church," pp.106-133.
Her. Coll. BX6122.5 .P38 1990 (2nd copy in main collection)

Weber, Martin. Wrestling With Reality. Boise, ID: Pacific Press Publishing Association, 1993. Chapter 4, "Pro-Life or Pro-Choice?," pp.57-66.
Her. Coll. HN37 .S48 W42 1993 (2nd copy in main collection)

Wittschiebe, Charles E. God Invented Sex. Nashville: Southern Publishing Association, 1974. "What position does our church take on abortion?," pp.130-133.
Her. Coll. HQ31 .W775 (2nd copy in main collection)

Periodicals

Aagaard, Earl. "Partial Birth Abortion: Ethical Issues." Update 12 (December 1996): 2,4.

Aagaard, Earl M. J. "Abortion Guidelines." Pacific Union Recorder 93 (February 1,1993): 31. Letters to the Editor.

"Abortion." Spectrum 19 (May 1989): 1. An editorial.

"Abortion Guidelines." Ministry 44 (March 1971): 10-11.

"Abortion Guidelines for Adventist Medical Institutions." Ministry 61 (January 1988): 18-20.

"Abortion Guidelines: Official Statement Approved By the Annual Council, October 1992." Adventist Today 1 (May-June 1993): 17.

"Abortion Guidelines: Seventh-day Adventist Church, October 12,1992." Update 9 (September 1993): 3.

"Abortion: Readers Respond." Adventist Review 163 (November 20,1986): 12-13.

"Adventists and Abortion." Pacific Union Recorder 90 (July 2,1990): 31. Letters to the editor.

"Adventists and Abortion." Pacific Union Recorder 90 (September 3,1990): 31. "Letters to the editor."

"Adventists and Abortion - Three Professionals Share Their Views." Adventist Woman 9 (February/March 1990): 3. Margaret McFarland, Thesba Johnston, and Serena Gui share their views.

"Adventists Face Abortion: Other Opinions." Pacific Union Recorder 90 (October 15,1990): 31.

Anton, Ronald D. "Pro-Choice, Pro-Life, and Rescue." Ministry 65 (September 1992): 6-10.

Augsburger, Daniel. "Five Myths Commonly Held About Abortion." These Times 86 (July 1977): 8-10.

Banks, Candace. "Abortion." Spectrum 20 (April 1990): 36-38.

Beach, W. R. "Abortion?" Ministry 44 (March 1971): 3-6.

Beem, Teresa. "The Hardest of the 'Hard Cases': Rape and Saving the Life of the Mother." Spectrum 19 (May 1989): 7-13.

"Behind the Scenes: Development of the Abortion Guidelines." Update 9 (September 1993): 6-8.

Blake, Christopher. "Abortion: The Matter of Life or Death." Insight 19 (23 January 1988): 14-15.

Brooks, Charles D. "Isn't Abortion Murder?" Message 67 (July/August 2001): 22.

Brown, Gina Spivey and Loretta Parker Spivey. "Abortion." Adventist Review 173 (October 1996): 27.

Brunt, John C. "Adventists, Abortion, and the Bible." Spectrum 19 (May 1989): 14-20.

Carr, Mark F. "Opinions and Positions: Where Is the Church on This Issue?" Pacific Union Recorder 102 (October 2002): 55.

Case, Steve. "Abortion, Part 1: What Is the Seventh-day Adventist Church's Stand on Abortion? And Please Explain Why." Insight 35 (August 28, 2004): 6-7.

Case, Steve. "Abortion, Part 2: What Is the Seventh-day Adventist Church's Stand on Abortion? And Please Explain Why." Insight 35 (September 4, 2004): 12-13.

"The Choice We Made." Campus Chronicle 62 (January 23,1986): 9.

Cleveland, E. E. "Abortion." North American Regional Voice 10 (February 1989): 5.

Clifford, H. E. "Perspectives on Abortion." Australasian Record 88 (May 14,1983): 12.

Condon, Guy. "Fatherhood Aborted: The Hidden Trauma of Men and Abortion and What the Church Can Do About It." Adventist Review 177 (February 17,2000): 11-14. Reprinted from "Christianity Today," December 9,1996.

Cottrell, Raymond F. and James W. Walters. "Pro-Life and Pro-Choice - Can the Church Have It Both Ways?" Adventist Today 1 (May-June 1993): 16.

Couperus, Molleurus. "Abortion." Spectrum 3 (Spring 1971): 4-5.

Crosby, Timothy. "Abortion: Some Questionable Arguments." Spectrum 19 (May 1989): 21-28.

Daily, Steve. "From Womb to Tomb: Christian Concern for the Total Human Predicament." Adventist Review 169 (April 30,1992): 14-18. "The Unborn," pp.15-16.

Day, Garland. "Abortion: A Noble Protest." Adventist Singles Ministries Bulletin 21 (July 1986): 6-7.

Dick, W. G. "A Look at Abortion." RH 148 (May 13,1971): 11.

"A Dilemma." Cornerstone Connections 31 (Third Quarter 2000): 43-49.

Doran, Sandra. "Redefining the Topic." Spectrum 20 (April 1990): 38-40.

Drennan, Olga. "The Ending Place." Insight 8 (11 October 1977): 9-13.

du Preez, Ron. "The Fetus in Biblical Law." Ministry 65 (September 1992): 11-14.

du Preez, Ron. "The Status of the Fetus in Mosaic Law." Journal of the Adventist Theological Society 1 (Autumn 1990): 5-21.

Duge, John. "The Abortion Issue: Must the Church Decide?" Lake Union Herald 77 (May 21,1985): 13,15.

Dunbebin, Clarence. "Delegates Fervently Discuss, Then Vote to Limit Abortion." Columbia Union Visitor 96 (November 15,1991): 5. Vote affects 3 Adventist hospitals in the Potomac Conference.

Durand, Eugene F. "About Abortion." Adventist Review 160 (September 1,1983): 13-14. An editorial.

Evans, Harrison S. "The Psychiatrist and Abortion." Spectrum 3 (Spring 1971): 23-27.

Fly, James L. "A Tale of Two Secrets." Insight 19 (23 January 1988): 2-3.

Ford, Alyssa. "Discussing Abortion: The Fear of Ideas." Campus Chronicle 62 (January 23,1986): 11.

Forsyth, Diane. "A Working Definition of Life." Spectrum 20 (April 1990): 40-41.

Fredericks, Richard. "A Biblical Response to Abortion." Spectrum 19 (May 1989): 29-37.

Fredericks, Richard. "Less Than Human?" Ministry 61 (March 1988): 12-16.

Fredericks, Richard. "'Quality of Life': Toward a Compassionate and Christian Ethic." Liberty 84 (March/April 1989): 7-9,27.

Fredericks, Richard. "Who Deserves to Live?: Toward an Ethic of Compassion." Signs of the Times 117 (April 1990): 2-5.

"Fredericks' Suggested Guidelines for Crisis Pregnancies and Medical Protocol Within Seventh-day Adventist Institutions." Spectrum 19 (May 1989): 34.

Gainer, George B. "Abortion: History of Adventist Guidelines." Ministry 64 (August 1991): 11-17.

Gainer, George B. "'The Wisdom of Solomon'?: The General Conference Abortion Statements of 1970-1971." Spectrum 19 (May 1989): 38-46.

"GC Votes Positions on Abortion, Environment, and Care for Dying." Adventist Review 169 (October 29,1992): 7-8.

"General Conference Appoints Committee on Human Life." Ministry 61 (November 1988): 20,21.

"General Conference Appoints Committee on Human Life." Ministry 61 (November 1988): 20-21. Includes a list of members of the Christian View of Human Life Committee.

Geneson, Leigh B. "Adventist Abortion Guidelines: A Clinical Ethicist's Perspective." Update 9 (September 1993): 5.

Gow, Haven Bradford. "The Right to Life." Insight 8 (11 October 1977): 5-7.

"Guidelines on Abortion." Adventist Review 169 (December 31,1992): 11-12. Includes "Principles for a Christian View of Human Life."

Guthrie, Patti Gentry. "Loma Linda Hosts Abortion Conference." Adventist Review 166 (January 26,1989): 18-19.

Hall, Anna Lou. "The Woman and Abortion." Spectrum 3 (Spring 1971): 37-42.

Hanks-Harwood, Ginger. "Abortion and Adventists: Significant Theological Themes." Spectrum 19 (May 1989): 51-54.

Hanks-Harwood, Ginger. "A Higher Calling." Adventist Today 1 (May-June 1993): 18.

Hegstad, Roland R. "A Vote for the Unborn." Liberty 88 (January/February 1993): 2. From the editor.

Holbrook, Frank B. "A Christian View of Abortion." These Times 86 (July 1977): 10.

Holbrook, Frank B. "Frank Answers: Should I Work in an Abortion Clinic." These Times 86 (March 1977): 32.

Holbrook, Frank B. "Frank Answers: The Christian and Abortion." These Times 84 (April 1975): 21.

Jecker, Nancy S. "Abortion in Context: Individual, Family, and Community." Update 9 (September 1993): 1-2.

Johnston, Madeline S. "Should the Church Take a Stronger Stand? - No." Insight 19 (23 January 1988): 13.

Jones-Haldeman, Madelyn. "A Modest Proposal." Spectrum 19 (May 1989): 10.

Kerr, V. G. "Abortion: Where Does the Church Stand?" Messenger (British Union Conference) 93 (27 May 1988): 13.

Kis, Miroslav M. "The Christian View of Human Life." Ministry 64 (August 1991): 6-10.

Koranteng-Pipim, Samuel. Book review of "Abortion: Ethical Issues and Options," edited by David R. Larson. College and University Dialogue 6 (No.3,1994): 26-27.

Kruger, Joseph Patrick. "What Pro-Life Really Means." Insight 23 (November 14,1992): 6-7. Includes "Seventh-day Adventist Guidelines on Abortion: Excerpts From Our New Official Statement," pp.7&15.

"Laura's Question: Should I Have an Abortion?" Adventist Review 163 (September 25,1986): 8-13. Three perspectives on abortion.

Lawson, George. "What Will Our Answer Be?" Pacific Union Recorder 90 (October 15,1990): 12-13.

"Letter: Abortion, Not Murder." Insight 9 (7 March 1978): 3.

"Letter: Right to Life." Insight 9 (28 March 1978): 3.

"Letter: Right to Life." Insight 9 (18 April 1978): 3.

"Letter: Whose Rights, Whose Life?" Insight 9 (10 January 1978): 3.

"Letter: Whose Rights, Whose Life?" Insight 9 (17 January 1978): 3.

"Letters." Lake Union Herald 77 (August 27,1985): 23.

"Letters: Abortion." Ministry 58 (July 1985): 2,8.

"Letters: Abortion." Ministry 61 (July 1988): 2,29-30.

"Letters: Abortion Guidelines." Ministry 61 (May 1988): 2,27-28.

"Letters: Adventists and Abortion." Ministry 61 (March 1988): 2.

"Letters: Last Letters on Abortion." Ministry 61 (November 1988): 2,30.

"Letters: Life, Abortion, and the Christian." Ministry 64 (December 1991): 2,27.

"Letters: More on Abortion." Ministry 58 (October 1985): 2.

"Letters: More on Abortion." Ministry 61 (September 1988): 2,26-27.

"Letters: The Abortion Dilemma." Ministry 66 (January 1993): 2,30.

"Lisa, You're Not Pregnant, Are You?" Vibrant Life 3 (March/April 1987): 26-30. Letters in response to article in September/October 1986 issue.

Londis, James J. "Abortion: What Shall Christians Do?" Insight 5 (19 March 1974): 12-17.

Maffeo, Richard. "A Lingering Sadness." Signs of the Times 129 (January 2002): 6.

Mansell, D. E. "Abortion." Ministry 44 (September 1971): 49. Letter to the editor.

"Matters of Life and Death." College and University Dialogue 5 (No.2,1993): 26-27. Includes documents "Principles for a Christian View of Human Life" and "Seventh-day Adventist Guidelines on Abortion."

Maxwell, R. Maureen and Clarice J. Woodward. "The Nurse and Abortion." Spectrum 3 (Spring 1971): 19-22.

Mazat, Alberta. "The Dilemma of Abortion." Journal of Adventist Youth Ministry 3 (Winter/Spring 1993): 17-21.

McMillan, Leonard. "To Abort or Not to Abort: That Is the Question." Ministry 51 (March 1978): 11-13.

Medley, Carlos. "GC Votes Positions on Abortion, Environment, and Care for Dying." Adventist Review 169 (October 29, 1992): 7-8 ("Abortion Guidelines", pp.7-8).

Miller, Jim. "Abortion and the Bible: A Caution." Adventist Today 10 (Winter 2001): 8-9.

Miller, Karen. "The Abortion Debate." Record 97 (November 21,1992): 2.

"Ministry Reports: Statement 1 - Guidelines on Abortion." Ministry 66 (May 1993): 22-23.

Müller, Richard. "Abortion: A Moral Issue?" Ministry 58 (January 1985): 18-20,31.

Newman, J. David. "Abortion: Choice or Life?" Ministry 65 (September 1992): 4-5.

Newman, J. David. "Do We Need an Abortion Standard?" Ministry 62 (October 1989): 33.

Newman, J. David. "How Sacred Is Human Life?" Ministry 64 (February 1991): 5.

Newman, J. David. "Provisional Statement on Abortion." Ministry 63 (July 1990): 19-20. Contains, "A Seventh-day Adventist Statement of Consensus on Abortion (Preliminary)."

Nixon, Rosalee. "A Young Woman Looks at Abortion." Australasian Record 89 (October 27,1984): 4.

"Partial Birth Abortion Dialogue." Update 12 (December 1996): 5-6. Excerpts from oral presentations given by Earl Aagaard and Elmar Sakala.

Pearson, Michael. "Abortion: The Adventist Dilemma." Ministry 61 (January 1988): 4-6,28.

Pearson, Michael. "Control of the Body, Control of the Mind: A Personal Abortion Ethic." Spectrum 19 (May 1989): 55-58.

Platner, C. Elwyn. "General Conference Committee Making Extensive Study of Abortion Issue." Pacific Union Recorder 90 (March 19,1990): 4,6.

Platner, C. Elwyn. "Lay Groups Form Abortion Education Ministry." Pacific Union Recorder 90 (March 19,1990): 5. New organization, "Adventists for Life."

"Principles for a Christian View of Human Life." Adventist Review 169 (December 31,1992): 12. Scriptural principles. Included with article "Guidelines on Abortion."

"Proposed Abortion Guidelines." Spectrum 21 (August 1991): 40-43.

"A Proposed Statement of Consensus on Abortion." College and University Dialogue 2 (November 1,1990): 32-33.

Provonsha, Jack W. "An Appraisal of Therapeutic Abortion: The View of Christian Ethics." Spectrum 3 (Spring 1971): 29-36.

Provonsha, Jack W. "How Much Is a Fetus Worth?" Ministry 57 (January 1984): 15-17,24.

"Re Preliminary Statement on Abortion." Ministry 63 (November 1990): 29.

"Readers' Symposium." Spectrum 20 (April 1990): 36-38. Letter from Candace Banks of Richmond, VA regarding abortion.

"Readers' Symposium." Spectrum 20 (April 1990): 38-40. Letter from Sandra Doran of Bridgeport, CT regarding abortion.

"Readers' Symposium." Spectrum 20 (April 1990): 40-41. Letter from Diane Forsyth of Loma Linda, CA regarding abortion.

Rock, Calvin B. "Crucial Questions." Message 61 (March/April 1995): 26-27.

Rock, Calvin B. "Pro-Life or Pro-Choice?" Adventist Review 167 (May 17,1990): 11. SDA leaders and scholars have not been able to declare the church pro-life or pro-choice.

Rumble, Beverly. "Consensus Emerging in Abortion Study." Adventist Woman 9 (June/July/August 1990): 1,13.

Rumble, Beverly. "Women Major Contributors as Church Studies Abortion." Adventist Woman 9 (February/March 1990): 1,2.

Sakala, Elmar P. "Partial Birth Abortion: Mandates, Methods, and Morality." Update 12 (December 1996): 3,4-5.

Saxby, Gayle. "Holding Values in Tension: The 1992 Abortion Guidelines." Update 9 (September 1993): 4.

"Seventh-day Adventist Guidelines on Abortion: A Report From Annual Council, 1992." Journal of Adventist Youth Ministry 3 (Winter/Spring 1993): 12-16.

Shettles, Landrum and David Rorvik. "Abortion - A Doctor's View." Vibrant Life 3 (March/April 1987): 30-35. Illus. Neither author is SDA.

Shoebox Baby. "Shoebox Babies." Perspective Digest 6 (No. 1, 2001): 48-50.

Spangler, J. Robert. "Reflections on Adventists and Abortion." Ministry 61 (January 1988): 17-18.

Stevens, John V., Jr. "Abortion Answers and Attitutdes." Pacific Union Recorder 90 (August 20,1990): 12,13.

Stirling, Betty. "A Sociologist Looks at Abortion." Spectrum 3 (Spring 1971): 12-18.

Sweem, Andyce, Pat Wick and Gerald Winslow. "Laura's Question: Should I Have an Abortion? - Three Perspectives on Abortion." Adventist Review 163 (September 25,1986): 8-13.

Sweem, Ardyce. "Abortion's Effects." Ministry 61 (July 1988): 14-16.

"Taking a Stand: The Church Responds to Moral Issues Confronting Christians: Statement I, Guidelines on Abortion." Adventist Review 169 (December 31, 1992): 11-12.

Terian, Sara Karkkainen. "Psychological and Social Effects of Abortion - Some Recent Data." Spectrum 19 (May 1989): 59-61.

"Thirty a Day." Insight 19 (23 January 1988): 4-6. Author is an anonymous former missionary.

Thomsen, Ervin and Carolyn. "Should the Church Take a Stronger Stand? - Yes." Insight 19 (23 January 1988): 12.

Tisdale, Sallie. "We Do Abortions Here: A Nurse's Story." Insight 19 (23 January 1988): 8-11.

Tuinn, Barbara. "Letters: Abortion." Adventist Review 160 (November 24,1983): 2. Letter to the editor. Response to letter mentions EGW did not write about abortion. Pp.100-101 in A Solemn Appeal are not by her.

"Unborn Child's Humanity." Insight 7 (24 August 1976): 14-15.

Vixie, Suzanne. "Choosing Life." Campus Chronicle 62 (January 23,1986): 8.

Waddell, Ralph F. "Abortion Is Not the Answer." Ministry 44 (March 1971): 7-9.

Watts, Kit. "Abortion and Conscience." Adventist Review 167 (January 25,1990): 5.

Weber, Martin. "The Abortion Dilemma." Ministry 65 (September 1992): 15-17.

Weber, Martin. "The Christian View of Human Life: Adventists Approve Guidelines Rather Than Edicts." Liberty 88 (January/February 1993): 11-13. Includes "Principles for a Christian View of Human Life."

Weber, Martin. "Potomac Constituency Votes Abortion Appeal." Ministry 64 (December 1991): 25.

"What Do You Think About Abortion?" Insight 19 (23 January 1988): 7. Brief responses by Jerilyn Johnson, Everett Roper and Ruth Crouch.

Wick, Pat. "The God-given Right to Choose." Campus Chronicle 62 (January 23,1986): 6-7.

Widmer, Myron. "The Church on Abortion: Current Suggested Guidelines." Adventist Review 163 (September 25,1986): 14-15.

Winslow, Gerald. "Abortion - A Pastor's View." Vibrant Life 3 (March/April 1987): 35-36.

Winslow, Gerald. "Abortion and Christian Principles." Ministry 61 (May 1988): 12-16.

Winslow, Gerald. "Abortion and Christian Principles." Liberty 84 (March/April 1989): 10-13. Reprinted from "Ministry",1988.

Winslow, Gerald. "Abortion: Consensus and Dialogue." Adventist Today 1 (May-June 1993): 20.

Winslow, Gerald. "Adventists and Abortion: A Principled Approach." Spectrum 12 (December 1981): 6-17.

Wood, Miriam. "Dear Miriam." Adventist Review 162 (September 12,1985): 21. Problem about church membership in a church whose hospitals perform "abortions of convenience."

Youngberg, John and Millie. "The Reborn and the Unborn." Lake Union Herald 77 (May 21,1985): 12,14.

Youngberg, John and Millie. "The Reborn and the Unborn." Ministry 58 (November 1985): 12-13.

Youngberg, Millie and John. "Myths and Maybes." Adventist Today 1 (May-June 1993): 19.

Ziprick, Harold E. "Abortion in Our Changing World." Spectrum 3 (Spring 1971): 7-11.

Vertical Files

"Abortion Guidelines." May 13,1970. "Interruption of Pregnancy: Statement of Principles." 1971. 6p.

Allen, Sydney. "Immortality of the Soul and the Abortion of the Body." Unpublished paper . 1988. 19p.

Baldwin, Dalton. "The Views of John Harvey Kellogg on Abortion." Unpublished paper. 1988. 21p.

Bird, David. "What the Bible Says About Abortion Today." Unpublished paper. 1988. 18p.

Brunt, John C. "Adventists, Abortion and the Bible." Unpublished paper. 1988. 27p.

du Preez, Ron. "The Status of the Fetus in Mosaic Law." Unpublished paper. February 1989. 33p.

Gardner, Vincent. "Abortion - Adventist Interpretation." Unpublished paper. February 1,1989. 24p.

Hanks-Harwood, Ginger. "Abortion and Adventist Interpretation: Significant Theological Themes." Unpublished paper. 1988. 28p.

Lawson, Ronald. "Pro-What?: Seventh-day Adventists and the Abortion Issue." Paper read at the meeting of The Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, Raleigh, NC, October 1993. 27p.

Londis, James. Abortion, Mercy or Murder? Nashville: Southern Publishing Association, 1980. 32p.

Müller, Richard W. "Ellen G. White and Abortion." Unpublished paper. 1988. 27p.

A Seventh-day Adventist Statement of Consensus on Abortion: Preliminary. 4p.

Walters, James W. "Adventist Guidelines on Abortion." Unpublished paper. 1988. 21p.

Web Sites

Christian Family Adoptions
http://www.christianfamilyadoptions.org

Guidelines on Abortion
http://www.adventist.org/beliefs/guidelines/main_guide1.html


Addresses

Christian Family Adoption

6040 SE Belmont Street

Portland, OR 97215

Phone: 503-232-1211

Fax: 503-232-4756

Adventists For Life

P.O. Box 1012

Loma Linda, CA 92354

Living Options

24769 Redlands Blvd., Suite E

San Bernardino, CA 92408

Living Options is a nonprofit crisis pregnancy ministry. It publishes a newsletter.