Jacob Vazquez

Does Exodus 21:22–25 teach that the unborn are less valuable than their mothers? Many claim this passage supports abortion, but a careful examination tells a different story. This article analyzes the context, the original Hebrew, and the law of retaliation (lex talionis) to show why this text does not justify abortion. Discover why many biblical scholars conclude that Exodus 21 actually affirms the equal value of both the mother and her unborn child.

Many people claim that Numbers 5:11–31 proves the Bible supports abortion. But does it? In this article, we examine one of the most frequently cited passages in the abortion debate and show why it has been widely misunderstood. By considering the passage in its historical context, the Hebrew text, and the broader teaching of Scripture, we demonstrate that Numbers 5 is about God’s judgment for adultery—not a biblical endorsement of abortion.

Are unborn children really parasites? This claim is increasingly common in abortion debates, but does it hold up scientifically? In this article, bioinformatics scientist Jacob Vazquez examines the biological definition of parasitism and explains why the unborn child does not fit that category. Looking at embryology, maternal-fetal biology, and scientific research, he argues that the relationship between mother and child is fundamentally different from that of a parasite and its host.