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A salute to the pro-lifers of the internet
/370 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Kelsey Hazzard[Today’s guest writer is anonymous.] It’s easy to dismiss online pro-life work as slacktivism. Sure, you might say, sharing your opinion on the internet will expose you to ad hominem attacks and insults—but if you really want to make a difference, go volunteer in the real world, reaching out to abortion-minded women. And of course […]
What’s up with the pro-choice anger over abortion pill reversal?
/123 Comments/in Abortion pills, Uncategorized /by Kelsey HazzardI’d like to think that if I were pro-choice, I wouldn’t be freaking out about abortion pill reversal. In a nutshell: a mother who takes the first pill (mifepristone) of the chemical abortion, then regrets it, is prescribed the pregnancy hormone progesterone to prevent the embryo’s death. While nobody’s suggesting it will work 100% of […]
Which came first, the atheism or the support for abortion?
/500 Comments/in Pro-Life Demographics, Religion, Uncategorized /by Kelsey HazzardPolls consistently show that a strong majority of self-identified non-religious Americans call themselves pro-choice. That’s in stark contrast to the American public at large, which is roughly 50-50, though leaning pro-life in recent years. Some pro-choice atheists use this polling data as evidence that the pro-choice position is correct. The argument, in a nutshell, is […]
Notes on the Supreme Court pregnancy discrimination case
/35 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Kelsey HazzardOn Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard arguments in Young v. UPS, which concerns the interpretation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. The interpretation being advocated by the defendant would seriously undermine protections for pregnant mothers in the workplace—creating increased pressure to abort. As a result, the case attracted numerous amicus briefs, including one signed by 23 […]
A review of pro-life short film “The Appointment”
/80 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Kelsey HazzardI’m curious for pro-life and pro-choice feedback on the above video. (Watch it first; spoilers ahead.) First the criticism: I do find it kind of annoying when pro-life authors make unborn babies “speak.” I see it all the time, especially in poems, and it just comes across as… kinda cheesy. Pro-choicers would probably attack it […]
I’m thankful for my maternity home
/11 Comments/in Uncategorized, Your Stories /by Guest Blogger[Today’s guest post is by Heather Crandall. We briefly mentioned her last week during our Thanksgiving series, but her whole story is worth the read.] Having kids is hard. Having a child out of wedlock and alone feels like a running a marathon with a boulder attached to your foot. I had gotten pregnant, after […]
Make an impact this World AIDS Day
/246 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Kelsey HazzardAlthough treatment options have progressed substantially, so that HIV-positive people are now able to live long and healthy lives, it’s still important to be knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS. Here are some things you can do as a pro-life advocate to commemorate World AIDS Day. Educate your social media network about HIV/AIDS prevention. You’re probably used to […]
Friday notes
/54 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Kelsey HazzardThe Thanksgiving holiday has passed, but there is still much to be thankful for. Here are a few more individuals who have written SPL with messages of thanks: Heather Crandall wishes to thank Shirley Joslin, the sidewalk counselor who saved the life of Heather’s son Judah. Heather also thanks the volunteers and staff of the […]
I thank the pro-lifers who persuaded me with compassion
/287 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Kelsey Hazzard[Today’s guest post is by Jewels Green. This Thanksgiving week, Secular Pro-Life is giving guests a public platform to thank the pro-life heroes in their lives.] For much of my life, I was so entrenched in the pro-choice worldview that I would completely shut down conversations that invited me to examine or question my position. […]
I Thank My Birth Team
/3 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Kelsey Hazzard[Today’s guest post is by Crystal Kupper. This Thanksgiving week, Secular Pro-Life is giving guests a public platform to thank the pro-life heroes in their lives.] I was filling out my grad school applications the day I found out I was pregnant. I was surprised, and put my education on hold. But even more surprising […]