The arguments for and against abortion are many. Among them is a simple question: does the fetus feel the pain of undergoing an abortion? While pain perception is debated, SPL turned to social media to ask followers: At what point do you think fetuses can feel pain? How could we tell? People had a variety […]
On social media, Secular Pro-Life asked this question regarding the “pro-choice vs. pro-abortion” dilemma: If someone says “I’m pro-choice, not pro-abortion,” what do you think they mean? Below are some insightful responses that consider the range of opinions in the pro-choice movement, or even the problem of cognitive dissonance (lightly edited for clarity). Kimberly Ann: […]
Secular Pro-life recently asked this of followers on social media: What are some of the reasons people have told you you’re “not really pro-life”? Responses shared common themes of frustration with being misunderstood or stereotyped by both pro-lifers and pro-choicers, regardless of political and philosophical beliefs. Below is a sampling of those replies, lightly edited […]
It’s no secret that Planned Parenthood has been the cause of much controversy over the years, especially its reception of tax-payer money to fund their business. Secular Pro-Life decided to explore this issue by asking the following question on social media: “Pro-lifers, are there reforms Planned Parenthood could make such that you’d be comfortable with […]
A prenatal diagnosis is often accompanied by the pressure to abort, leaving most parents feeling unsupported by the medical community and society at large. In our series “Stories of Prenatal Diagnosis,” we share testimonies of parents who received a diagnosis while pregnant and their personal experience in handling it. Today’s story is from Jacquelyn Smith. […]
The abortion debate is often reduced to political labels and abstract arguments, yet every deeply held conviction is rooted in a personal, defining experience. To move beyond the soundbites and dig a little deeper, we recently reached out to our online community, posing two questions: “What are some personal experiences that might influence someone to […]
Secular Pro-Life often focuses on the non-traditional pro-lifer. This person is most often in predominantly pro-choice circles and faces challenges in speaking up against abortion. In today’s “We Asked, You Answered,” SPL posted on social media: Have you ever felt out of place for being pro-life? As it turns out, many have. Some shared isolating […]
Secular Pro-Life has a focus on amplifying the voices of non-traditional pro-lifers. For the LGBTQ community, SPL offers a survey to gather their thoughts and experiences as a pro-lifer. We compiled answers for today’s question: If you are part of the pro-life community, what’s it like to be LGBTQ in those spaces? The answers greatly […]
Secular Pro-Life has a focus on amplifying the voices of non-traditional pro-lifers. For the LGBTQ community, SPL offers a survey to gather their thoughts and experiences as a pro-lifer. We compiled answers for today’s question: If you discuss abortion in LGBTQ spaces, what messages or topics have you found resonate the most? The answers show […]
Secular Pro-Life has a focus on amplifying the voices of non-traditional pro-lifers. For the LGBTQ community, SPL offers a survey to gather their thoughts and experiences as a pro-lifer. We compiled answers for today’s question: If you are part of the LGBTQ community, what’s it like to be pro-life in those spaces? The answers shared […]
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