MEDIA ADVISORY, June 1 /Christian Newswire/ -- Presbyterians Pro-Life deplores the assassination of late-term abortionist, George Tiller, who was shot yesterday in the lobby of a Kansas church. We extend our condolences and prayers to his family, friends, and pray for the church congregation who witnessed this senseless act violence.

PPL affirms the value of every human life; our work is directed toward helping the Presbyterian Church (USA) restore its own biblical and confessional belief that every innocent human life deserves protection and care. We abhor the violence of abortion and surely Dr. Tiller was a long-time participant in the killing of many innocent pre-born children, but in our deep commitment to protect unborn life, we disavow all use of violent means of protest or retaliation.

Government has a responsibility to protect innocent life and to bring to justice those who take the lives of others. When civil government fails to fulfill its role, individuals must leave judgment to the hands of God, the creator and owner of our lives. While we are gravely concerned over the loss of unborn children and want to see all children welcomed and protected, The Bible is clear in its teaching that we must leave all vengeance to God. (Romans 12:19b & Deuteronomy 32:35).

PPL released a similar statement in 1998 to which was attached a statement by Mrs. Terry Schlossberg former Executive Director of PPL on "Killing Abortionists." It was first published in the journal First Things in December, 1994. You may read that statement online at: ppl.org/PR10_27_98.html