Standing for life in Arizona is vital in light of a significant threat to human dignity in the form of a ballot initiative titled “Arizona Abortion Access Act.” If passed, this would amend the state’s constitution to enshrine the right to abortion in Arizona and would make it one of the most extreme pro-abortion states in the nation since it allows for abortion for “mental health” reasons.
What Scripture tells us about standing for life
Christians are called to uphold the sanctity of life, recognizing that human life is sacred because every human being is created in the image of God (Gen. 1:27). Scripture affirms that God knows us before we are formed in the womb (Jer. 1:5) and that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made” by him (Ps. 139). Christians guided by the truths of God’s Word should recognize the threat abortion represents for our preborn neighbors and should stand for life.
Standing for life in the Arizona election
A “no” vote on this amendment would mean current pro-life laws remain on the books, restricting abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
A “yes” vote would make abortion legal anytime prior to “fetal viability.” It also would prevent the state legislature from enacting any new laws to protect the preborn prior to viability and even allow a late-term abortion if keeping the child would affect the mother’s “mental health”—a loophole so large it creates the potential for abortion “on demand.”
Furthermore, if this amendment passes, it will overturn all existing regulations on abortion, making it nearly impossible to pass future restrictions, and will likely weaken the conscience rights of healthcare workers and institutions who do not want to participate or support abortions.
How can I vote in Arizona?
- Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
- In-person voting: You can find your voting location on the Arizona secretary of state’s website. Additionally, you can check to see if you are registered to vote and update your voter registration information here.
- Absentee voting: Voters on the Active Early Voter List (AEVL) are automatically sent a ballot-by-mail for all elections in which they are eligible to vote. There is no deadline to join the AEVL. If you don’t want to join the AEVL but you would still like to receive an early ballot-by-mail for one election, use the secretary of state’s online portal to request a ballot-by-mail for Election Day. To get a ballot-by-mail for an upcoming election, you must sign up through the online portal by Oct. 25 and mail your ballot by Oct. 29.
What can you do to stand for life in Arizona?
There are several ways you can work to promote a culture of life in Arizona:
- Pray for wisdom and discernment for voters in Arizona, for the defeat of this amendment, and for a robust culture of life to take hold.
- Stand for life at the ballot box. Every vote against this amendment counts in the effort to protect life.
- Educate others by helping them understand the true nature of this amendment.
- Advocate by contacting your local representatives, expressing your concerns about this amendment, and encouraging them to stand firm in their defense of life.
- Support pro-life organizations by volunteering with or donating to those who are actively working to defeat this amendment and promote a culture of life in Arizona.
