Read and comment on this article on our ad-free member-only website. In a recent convocation at Liberty University, Ameen Hudson, a hip-hop artist and podcaster, attempted to make what seems to undiscerning Christians like a noble case for a broader interpretation of the pro-life movement. Yet, his talking points are nothing but a cunning smokescreen, a craftily designed façade with the sole purpose of infiltrating and manipulating the core values of Christianity and the pro-life ethos with leftist ideologies.

Despite his roles as an author, a self-described “public intellectual,” and co-host of the Southside Rabbi podcast, Hudson’s rhetoric reveals a concerning alignment with progressive, secular ideologies rather than with traditional, Bible-based Christian values. This situation is a classic example of a wolf in sheep’s clothing, where the wolf, donned in the deceptive garb of extended pro-life advocacy, is in reality the leftist agenda, cunningly cloaked to mislead and subvert.

Hudson begins on common ground, acknowledging the injustice of abortion, a truth universally upheld by Christians. But this is merely the bait. He then swiftly pivots to a broader spectrum of so-called injustices outside the womb. This isn’t just about widening our concern, it’s a subtle, yet calculated shift from a clear, biblically grounded principle to a Marxist-influenced social agenda. It’s a seductive move, playing on the emotions of Christians who believe in the sanctity of life while repackaging a leftist socio-political agenda as an extension of pro-life values.

Let’s cut through the sophistry. The “holistic” pro-life “from womb to tomb” approach Hudson and his ilk advocate for is nothing but a disguise, a cleverly constructed narrative to promote a leftist socio-political agenda. Equating the sanctity of life in the womb with socio-economic issues like food deserts and healthcare is a manipulative redirection. It’s a tactic to shift focus from a clear-cut biblical mandate—protecting the unborn—to the murky, subjective terrain of social justice issues that are deeply rooted in secular, not biblical, ideologies.

Hudson complains that the “oppressed and marginalized” have to deal with things like “food deserts” and lack of healthcare, but what he’s really doing is subtly advocating for wealth redistribution and government-controlled universal healthcare. These are foundational tenets of a socialist framework, not of Christian doctrine. The Bible teaches the virtues of personal responsibility and charitable giving, a stark contrast to government-enforced redistribution which is nothing but a thinly veiled attempt at control.

And perhaps the most devious of Hudson’s points is the argument about addressing conditions that lead to abortion. This is not a call for compassion—it’s a tactic to advocate for welfare dependency and lax sexual ethics, not to mention the holding of innocent children hostage to advance in exchange for these nefarious payoffs. The Bible champions sexual purity and personal accountability, not reliance on state-sponsored solutions to moral failings.

As Bible-believing Christians, it’s imperative to see through these sophisticated, yet transparent attempts to warp and dilute the pro-life message. Our commitment to life, as dictated by Scripture, is absolute and non-negotiable. It’s not a social or political tool to be hijacked by leftist agendas cloaked in the guise of expanded compassion. It’s a conviction, deep and unshakable, rooted in the unchangeable word of God.

The deceptive tactics used to weave these secular principles into our faith are not just a matter of differing opinions, they are a direct assault on the core values of Christianity and the sanctity of the Scripture. The rhetoric employed by frauds like Ameen Hudson is a clear and present danger to the purity of our doctrine and the integrity of our mission. As bearers of the truth, we must not only expose these deceptive ideologies for what they are—a corruption of biblical teaching—but also actively reject them. This is not a call for passive observation, but for proactive defense of our faith.