University of Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh offered his thoughts on abortion during a conversation about the coronavirus over the weekend.
“Even now, as we all go through what we’re going through with COVID-19, I see people more concerned about others. More prayerful,” Harbaugh said during a podcast interview.
He added, “As I said, God has virtually stopped the world from spinning. I don’t think it’s coincidence — my personal feeling, living a faith-based life, this is a message or this is something that should be a time where we grow on our faith for reverence and respect for God. You see people taking more of a view of sanctity of life. And I hope that can continue. I hope that continues and not just in this time of crisis or pandemic.”
The veteran football coach continued: “And lastly, abortion, we talk about sanctity of life, yet we live in a society that aborts babies. There can’t be anything more horrendous.”
Like hundreds of coaches across the country, Harbaugh has been forced to shut down virtually all football-related activities, including recruiting, as the country works to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
“It’s good to hope” sports will return soon, Harbaugh said.
Michigan is slated to begin fall camp in August.
