Gallup: Majority of Americans Now Say They Are Pro-Life

For the first time in 15 years since the question has been asked, 51 percent of Americans say that they are pro-life. This is according to a recent Gallup Poll. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30771408//deck/ Before we claim victory in the battle for hearts and minds on the battle over abortion, I would like to see this statistic repeated over time. But, nevertheless, it is a positive sign. Some are attributing the shift to a reaction against Obama's election and his extreme pro-abortion platform. That is plausible. While not overtly religious, I do see an emergence of the valuing of human life in younger generations - and older for that matter. Last year's Academy Award nominated Juno is an example of a new approach to this that might be breaking through. I hope so. At any rate, the only way for this battle, or the battle over gay marriage, or the battle over any other social issue to be won is through a changing of the hearts and minds of the people. Legislation and politics will reflect the will of the people, not the other way around. Keep praying. Keep being salt and light. Keep affirming the sanctity of human life. I am not saying that anything will change from this, but it certainly affects the debate a little, and that will cause people to stop a think a little harder.