Can a pro-lifer help me understand why Christianity is so pro life?

I've studied ancient Rome extensively, and the norm for control of family size was this: after a birth, the baby was presented to the head of the household. If the head of the household accepted the baby (no defects, right sex, family had enough money), then the baby was considered part of the family and raised lovingly. If the head of the household denied accepting it, it was left at the city dump to either: starve, be eaten

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It is rooted in the Theological idea of the “Imago Dei” which is the biblical teaching that human beings are made in the Image of God (see Genesis 1:27).

In Christian theology, the idea that human beings are made in Gods image is what gives them worth, value, and dignity.

This theological principle paired with other verses regarding God “knowing you when you were in your mothers womb” (expressing Gods foreknowledge/recognition of the unborn) serve as the basis for the Christian conviction to protect unborn life.

In short, the idea that all human beings have dignity and God recognizes the humanity of the unborn is the basis of this belief.

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By dogs, taken as a slave, or taken by another family. Infanticide of newborns was also common among sex workers. Sorry for the gruesomeness, but that was the rough reality around Jesus' time.

Which brings me to my question. Why wouldnt Jesus have said anything about these practices?

Im trying to figure out why being Christian defines a stance on this issue when it didnt seem to bother Jesus or early church leaders.

No Christian has been able to answer this.

One just feels god in his heart. In other words, god also thinks what you think as an individual believe. So, read whatever into a holy book , written and chosen by men.

This is the problem with blind faith based religions. It always turns into I want it tjis eay so God wants it this way. You get two differing opinions and now its holy war to defend a loving god.

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