Matthew 18:6
“But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.”
An opinion piece has sparked renewed criticism surrounding the public stance of Gavin Newsom and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, particularly regarding California’s abortion laws. The controversy centers on her expressed support for policies that expand abortion access—positions that many view as deeply troubling.
Her assertiveness was on full display a few weeks ago when she elbowed her husband away from the podium and took over his press conference to scold the assembled reporters for not being sufficiently admiring of some abortion funding announcement the governor had just made.
“We just find it incredulous that we have Planned Parenthood here, and women are 51% of the population,” she said. “And the majority of the questions — all of these questions — have really been about other issues. So, it’s just fascinating.”
She was greeted by “incredulous” silence.
Supporters of these laws frame them as protecting rights and access to healthcare. However, critics argue that such policies come at the expense of the most vulnerable—unborn children who have no voice or defense. The debate is not simply political; it is moral at its core.
The language used in public discourse often softens the reality of what is taking place. Terms like “choice” and “access” can obscure the deeper issue: the ending of human life. For many, this is not a matter of ideology but a question of right and wrong.
Matthew 18:6 offers a sobering perspective. Jesus speaks strongly about the protection of “little ones,” emphasizing the seriousness of causing harm to those who are most vulnerable. It is a warning that transcends time and culture.
As California continues to position itself at the forefront of abortion access, the criticism reflects a growing divide in how society defines compassion, justice, and responsibility. For some, expanding access is seen as progress. For others, it represents a profound moral failure.
Final Notes
The conversation around abortion is ultimately a conversation about the value of life. When policies begin to normalize what many believe is harm to the innocent, it forces a deeper examination of the direction society is heading—and what it chooses to stand for.
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