Dear Church Family,

This November, voters will decide on many so-called “abortion rights” measures in states across the Union. South Dakota is no exception. On November 5th, voters will decide on South Dakota Constitutional Amendment G, the Right to Abortion Initiative. Our earnest prayer is that this amendment fails to pass, and our intention with this letter is to encourage you to vote “no” on Amendment G.

If Amendment G passes, it will provide a state constitutional right to abortion, using a trimester framework for regulation. It will preclude, then, any meaningful legislation intended to protect the pre-born. To find out more details about this measure you can search online for “South Dakota Amendment G”.

We believe that human life – all human life – is a precious gift from God, and that every person is made in the image of God and deserves dignity and protection. Here is what our affirmation of faith states:

We believe God created humankind immutably as male and female to reflect and bear His image. As such, human beings of every ethnicity, age, ability, as well as the pre-born deserve dignity, protection, honor, respect, and Christian love. Because of Adam and Eve’s free choice to sin, God’s image in all humankind has become distorted and relationship with God has become disrupted. (Genesis 1:27; Genesis 3:16-19)

Amendment G is a violation of this truth, and we believe that its passing would rob the dignity, protection, honor, and respect from countless pre-born children. This would not be pleasing to God.

Therefore, we urge all voting-eligible members and regular attenders of Faith Baptist Fellowship, and our brothers and sisters in Christ all over South Dakota, to vote “no” on Amendment G.

If you have any questions about this matter, we invite you to reach out to a Pastor or Elder of Faith Baptist Fellowship.

Sincerely,

Pastor Mike Johnson, for the Elder Council