Paul Stark

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.