Reflection on Child Sacrifice in Modern Society

Child sacrifice has been a part of human history for many civilizations. Sadly, it seems that modern America also exhibits this troubling behavior, in its own distinct way, by straying from God’s teachings and ignoring the call of Jesus Christ.

While we may not engage in the violent rituals of past cultures—like burning children as the Canaanites did, or drowning them like the Gauls—we do make profound choices that ultimately place our children’s lives in harm’s way for personal gain. It’s, I suppose, a form of worship centered around our own desires.

The reality of this situation is stark; we mustn’t shy away from acknowledging how severe and foul this sin is in the eyes of God.

A recent video featuring Stevie Nicks, renowned for her work with Fleetwood Mac, has drawn attention. In it, she discusses her past abortion, reflecting on it without remorse, even going as far as to suggest that it was necessary for her music career to flourish.

Nicks recalled the early days of Fleetwood Mac, explaining, “We’ve been together for three years now, and we are approaching our third album.” She mentioned, “Having a baby during that time would have completely destroyed Fleetwood Mac.” This reflects her perspective on career versus motherhood.

She continued, “If it were me, I’d be in the studio daily, waiting for my child to be born, trying to get through it. That scenario was unimaginable for me.” It’s difficult not to sense a lack of empathy in her words.

The Center for Reproductive Rights, which shared the video, has framed her comments as a testament to the life-changing effects of abortion, stating that “access to abortion made her life, her art, and her voice possible.” Yet, this seems cold when you consider that she equated career success with the sacrifice of her child.

Nicks’ admission reveals a troubling truth; in her pursuit of fame, she made a conscious choice to end her child’s life. It’s hard not to draw parallels to ancient civilizations that sacrificed their children for perceived benefits—victories in battle or fruitful seasons. In today’s America, children are sacrificed for career aspirations, financial freedom, or to evade responsibilities.

Unlike those ancient societies, whose deeds were often attributed to false gods, we seem to serve a more modern deity: ourselves. We engage in these acts under the guise of asserting our autonomy, but ultimately, what does that say about us?

This sin weighs heavily, and we shouldn’t turn a blind eye to it.

In recent years, many pro-life advocates have minimized the deeply spiritual implications of abortion. They often present the narrative that women involved in these decisions are victims rather than acknowledging the reality of child sacrifice.

When pro-life leaders mention abortion, they tend to focus on the extreme cases where women might be coerced. However, many women willingly seek abortions, asserting their agency in making these decisions.

Stevie Nicks stands as a clear example of this. No external force pressured her into that choice; she chose music over motherhood and has indicated that she would select the same path again.

The notion that all women involved in abortions are merely secondary victims undermines their moral agency. It also obscures the true victim—the unborn child.

Asserting a woman’s capacity to choose her actions is crucial, just as men must be held accountable for theirs. Both genders will one day face judgment for their choices.

While Nicks may express pride in her decision today, it’s a different story when considering the divine perspective. If she doesn’t turn from her choices and embrace faith in Jesus, the repercussions could be eternal.

When pro-life initiatives argue that women are only victims, they fail to effectively deter anyone from committing acts that harm both the fetus and themselves.

Thus, it becomes essential to address the legality of murder in a broader sense.

The same laws that protect those who are born must also apply before birth. Ignoring this truth suggests that unborn children do not bear the image of God and don’t deserve protection under the law.

Current murder laws successfully prevent many homicides. If we apply these same principles to the moment of fertilization, without allowing exceptions for unborn children, we could greatly reduce the number of abortions.

God will judge nations for sacrificing the innocent. The United States risks becoming another civilization, similar to the Canaanites or Aztecs, facing consequences for enduring defiance against divine order.

To ensure our nation’s survival, we must protect all individuals created in the image of God and criminalize the unnecessary loss of life for all involved.

We need a collective return to repentance and faith, turning away from actions that lead to death and returning to the path of eternal life.