By The Endurance Mandate
America is grappling with many crises, but one of the most devastating is the loss of future generations. Our birth rate has been below replacement level (2.1 children per woman). Currently our Total Fertility Rate is about 1.6. Which is not enough to replace our current downward trends and we will be in big trouble here in 100 or so years.
Some point to legal (and illegal) immigration as the only thing keeping our population from collapsing entirely, while others blame cultural shifts and economic challenges for the decline. But there’s a deeper, more devastating factor we cannot ignore: abortion.
Abortion: A National Catastrophe
Since Roe v. Wade in 1973, over 63 million unborn children (or “clumps of cells” as some call it, or “fetus” if you will, whatever catchy phrase thats meets the conscience justification level at the time) have been killed in the womb. Let’s call it what it is—murder. These are not “clumps of cells.” These are lives created in God’s image (Genesis 1:27), deliberately destroyed, often times (roughly 85%) as the result of sex outside of marriage (topic for another day). The psalmist reminds us: “You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb” (Psalm 139:13). Abortion isn’t just the destruction of life; it’s active and intentional rebellion against the Creator. If you disagree with my characterization, go find a video of an abortion taking place on ultrasound and watch that little baby try to swim away as its head is crushed and limbs are ripped off. Quite a sight to reconcile with.
This loss is not only spiritual but generational. These missing children would have grown into parents, workers, and leaders of our future. They would have strengthened our economy, upheld our communities, and carried forward the values that bind us together. Their absence is a wound America may never fully heal from.
Generational Loss: A Grim Reckoning
The numbers are right there. Sixty-three million murdered lives mean millions more never born—future children, grandchildren, and generations erased. This loss compounds over time. The crazy thing, had abortion remained illegal, our fertility rate might have stabilized around 2.1 to 2.3 children per woman, sustaining natural population growth. Instead, today’s rate is a dismal 1.6.
Lets play out the scenario, pre-1960 fertility rates in the U.S. were significantly higher than today, averaging 3.5 to 4 children per woman during the post-World War II Baby Boom (1946-1964). Over time, these higher fertility rates created a compounding growth effect, as more children per family mean more future parents. Now let’s say abortion stayed illegal, and most pregnancies resulted in live births, the fertility rate would likely have remained above 2.1 for several decades. After the Baby Boom, in 1970s-1990s: Total Fertility Rate (TFR) could have stabilized at 2.3 to 2.5, as these births would increase the overall number of children per woman. In the Post-2000s, cultural factors like economic pressures and delayed childbearing still play a role, especially the increase women in the workplace, the TFR might trend closer to 2.1 but well above today’s 1.6. I recognize some assumptions are made here, but we cannot ignore the impact of 63 million deaths in our country.
We did this to ourselves. A nation that destroys its own children cannot flourish. The Sixth Commandment is clear: “You shall not murder” (Exodus 20:13). The wages of sin are all around us—shrinking communities, a dwindling workforce, and a culture adrift toward secularism and paganism.
Immigration: A Band-Aid
In the face of this demographic collapse, some in America have turned to immigration as a solution. Over the past 50 years, 40–50 million immigrants have entered the U.S.—a number eerily close to the children lost to abortion. Immigration does have its benefits and SHOULD be encouraged, bringing fresh ideas and competition, but it’s no substitute for organic, family-driven growth.
The sheer scale of recent immigration poses challenges. When newcomers are integrated slowly, they strengthen a nation. But when the pace outstrips assimilation, it risks creating divisions. A society with too many competing identities cannot stand united.
Replacing 63 million aborted children with 50 million immigrants isn’t just a demographic problem—it’s a cultural one. A nation grows strongest when families pass down their faith, traditions, and heritage. Immigration cannot replace what abortion has taken.
Arguments:
I hear these arguments all the time that try to trip up Christians:
- “Abortion is about women’s rights.”
Our bodies are not our own: “You are not your own; you were bought with a price” (1 Corinthians 6:19–20). True freedom is found in God’s design, not in defying it. - “Economic pressures drive the decline in birth rates.”
Economic challenges are real, but they don’t justify killing children. “Children are a gift of the Lord” (Psalm 127:3). We must find ways to support families, not destroy them. - “Immigration solves the population problem.”
Immigration helps temporarily but can’t replace lost generations. God designed nations to thrive through strong families raising their children to walk in His ways (Deuteronomy 6:6–7). - “Unwanted children would face poverty.”
Who are we to decide whether someone’s life is worth living? God often uses the least of these for His glory: “God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the strong” (1 Corinthians 1:27). - “Overpopulation is the real problem.”
The real crisis is underpopulation. God’s command to “be fruitful and multiply” (Genesis 1:28) hasn’t changed, and ignoring it has led to the demographic collapse we see today.
Where to go from here?
The solution to America’s demographic decline is clear: repentance and obedience. We must turn back to God’s commands and rebuild a culture that values life. Here’s a few ways to start:
- Abolish abortion and reject the culture of death. Advocate for laws protecting all unborn children (equal protection under the law) and resources to support mothers in need.
- Support families. Push for policies that ease financial burdens, like tax breaks and family leave.
- Restore the family unit. Encourage strong marriages and embrace the biblical vision of children as blessings. Reject selfish lifestyles (DINKs by choice) that prioritize personal convenience over family. Establish a traditional home with the mother as a prime caretaker and the husband the provider.
Take the nation back. Engage the culture, start with your hometown. Don’t retreat off the grid or allow the country to be taken over by the secular push. Fight back and be bold. As Christians, we must lead by example. Jesus calls us to be salt and light (Matthew 5:13–16). That means standing firm in truth, even when it’s hard.
“Fight ’til the end—in every area of life.”
-EM
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