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Monica Snyder

About Monica Snyder

Monica Snyder is the Executive Director of Secular Pro-Life. She has been working with SPL since its founding in 2009. Monica has a BS in Chemical Biology and MS in Forensic Science and takes a particular interest in biological facts and peer-reviewed research related to the abortion debate.

Entries by Monica Snyder

Everyone Welcome!

March 20, 2014 /6 Comments/in Religion /by Monica Snyder

A while ago, I wrote a post on encouraging more secular participation in the pro-life movement and asked readers to give their ideas on how we might increase religious diversity. Thanks to everyone who gave feedback. Here are a few suggestions. Feel encouraged to add more in the comments section, or email us (info@secularprolife.org)!   10 […]

Debating abortion with other secularists

March 17, 2014 /351 Comments/in Biology /by Monica Snyder

Last week Pro-Life Humanists’ Kristine Kruszelnicki wrote a blog post featured on Hemant Mehta’s Friendly Atheist blog (“Yes, There Are Pro-Life Atheists Out There. Here’s Why I’m One of Them.”) I was pleased and impressed to see that Hemant posted the piece. In my experience working with Secular Pro-Life, pro-choice secularists tend to be very […]

“Talking about my abortion.”

March 6, 2014 /13 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Monica Snyder

In this link is the abortion story of a woman named Molly. You should know before you read it that there are some graphic descriptions and there’s some language. But you should read it. It’s very interesting. I thought the most interesting quote was here: What about for the in-between? The post-abortive women who need […]

“What if she’s lying?”

February 27, 2014 /28 Comments/in Rape Exception /by Monica Snyder

Preface: Many pro-life activists argue that abortion should be illegal even in the case of rape. While SPL does not take a position on the rape exception, we do agree that the rape exception should be discussed with particular sensitivity. Whenever you are discussing topics related to sexual assault, whether in the context of abortion or […]

The Secular Pro-Life Position – Stanford University Presentation

February 21, 2014 /4 Comments/in Speeches, Discussions, Presentations, Uncategorized /by Monica Snyder

On Wednesday evening, SPL gave a presentation to the Stanford Students for Life discussing why we need secular arguments against abortion and what some of those secular arguments are. The presentation was followed by a great question and answer session with the students. To see the presentation and most of* the Q&A, click here, or […]

So I met some sidewalk counselors.

February 14, 2014 /25 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Monica Snyder

Note: All of the quotes in this blog post are paraphrases, not actual quotes. Meeting at the sidewalk. A couple weeks ago, during the SFLA conference, I met a woman named Wynette who also lives in my area. She asked me to get in touch if I was interested in doing any local pro-life work. […]

Encouraging secular participation.

February 4, 2014 /21 Comments/in Religion /by Monica Snyder

The weekend before last I had a wonderful time meeting up with other SPL members and representing Secular Pro-Life at San Francisco’s various pro-life events. On Saturday afternoon, SPL spoke at the Walk for Life West Coast rally, then gathered together and held our banner high for the entire Walk. On Sunday, pro-life atheist Ellen […]

Speech: Monica Snyder at the Walk for Life West Coast 2014

January 29, 2014 /10 Comments/in Speeches, Discussions, Presentations, Uncategorized /by Monica Snyder

WFLWC 2014 Attendance Broke Records Most years we write a blog post filled with photos examining the religious nature of the Walk for Life West Coast, and the anti-religious nature of its counter-protesters.  However, this year we had the honor of speaking at the Walk on behalf of Secular Pro-Life, so this year the blog […]

Does the “16 & Pregnant” franchise decrease teen birth rates?

January 27, 2014 /4 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Monica Snyder

According to Eliana Dockterman at TIME: Whereas 16 and Pregnant only traces the nine months leading to birth, Teen Mom follows the lives of the same teens after the baby showers are over and the reality of life with a baby sets in. A typical episode of the show follows the new moms as they […]

The “Anti-Choice War On Women”

January 23, 2014 /26 Comments/in Pro-Life Demographics, Research /by Monica Snyder

(Note: You can click on any image to see a larger version.) Every now and then I see this resurface: I’d be interested to know how they’re defining “anti-abortion leaders”… The first implication is that men shouldn’t have a say in the abortion debate, a ludicrous claim we’ve addressed before. The next implication is that the […]

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