Many people are uncomfortable with abortion—and might even call it wrong—but don’t want to “impose” that view on others or pass laws protecting unborn children. How can we effectively engage with this perspective in conversation?

In a remarkable 1995 essay, the feminist writer Naomi Wolf made a startling admission. Acknowledging that abortion ends a human life, she criticized her fellow pro-choice advocates for downplaying its moral gravity. ...

When talking to someone about the issue of abortion, your reasoning might be sound and your message might be powerful. But the message won’t really be heard if you don’t communicate it in the right way. The truth is that how we engage—our demeanor and approach—shapes whether or not someone is open to (and seriously considers) the pro-life view.

Unborn children are human beings at the earliest stages of their development, and all human beings have human rights. That’s why both unborn babies and their mothers deserve our respect, protection, and support. But what do those who support abortion say, and what do we say in response?

Abortion ends the life of a human embryo or fetus. Supporters of abortion think that’s OK, or sometimes necessary, or maybe even good....

If someone asks what you think about abortion, or why you’re pro-life, what do you say? How do you get supporters of abortion to rethink the issue—or even change their minds? We can put forward our case clearly, concisely, and in a way that appeals to those who aren’t already pro-life. Here are three key points to make when articulating your view. 1. Science The first point is a scientific one: The unborn child (i.e., the human embryo or fetus) is a living member of