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We have a matching grant! From now until August 31st your gift will be doubled up to $5000
/in Uncategorized /by Herb GeraghtyHey All – Happy Wednesday. 😊 Great news: a generous donor has agreed to match every dollar given to Secular Pro-Life, up to $5000, through August 31st. That’s less than one week away. Together, we’re reaching millions of people online, training pro-life advocates, engaging the media, and bringing more people into the pro-life movement. Your support keeps that […]
“They scared me to death for no reason”: an interview with Emily Davis on pressure after prenatal testing
/in Interviews, Uncategorized, Your Stories /by Monica SnyderI interviewed Emily Davis, a friend and long-time pro-life activist, about her experiences with first trimester genetic testing. If you are interested in sharing your experience with prenatal screening, please complete this survey. If you listen to the full episode and have feedback, please tell us here. Key Takeaways Summary “They were acting like this was a sure thing.” Emily described […]
Don’t go to John Oliver for news.
/in Debunking, Uncategorized /by Monica SnyderYou asked us to weigh in, so we did the homework first. Help us keep responding with substance instead of soundbites. Support our work. Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver recently spent a segment on fetal personhood, which he defined as “the concept that a fetus is from conception a separate unique human with its own […]
“In all other ways, we value autonomy more [than right to life].”
/in Bodily Rights, Uncategorized /by Monica Snyder[This article is a transcript of “We value autonomy more” courtesy of volunteer Ben Tomlin. If you’re interested in volunteering to transcribe more of our content, please complete our volunteer survey.] This video also available on TikTok. “I’ve yet to hear a good counterargument to the need for bodily autonomy when weighed against the value of life. In […]
McKenna West’s Case and the Limits of “Her Body, Her Choice.”
/in Bodily Rights, Uncategorized /by Kelsey HazzardBy now you’ve probably heard about the baby Gabriel/Rumi controversy. To recap, McKenna West was a surrogate mother for a genetically unrelated couple. At the 20-week scan, doctors prenatally diagnosed their son (whom they have named Rumi but West calls Gabriel) with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a condition that requires significant surgeries. His parents directed […]
We Asked, You Answered: How do you identify internet trolls?
/in Uncategorized, We Asked You Answered /by Virginia PrideTrolls are the bane of the internet. No matter the topic, someone somewhere will make insincere, rude, or inflammatory comments simply to provoke a reaction. SPL is no stranger to trolls, and we have even accepted donations from followers who donate in their honor. However, part of SPL’s core mission is to engage in dialogue […]
Miscarriage as an anti-abortion atheist
/in Miscarriage & Pregnancy Loss, Uncategorized /by Monica Snyder[This article is a transcript of “A voice you never heard before” courtesy of volunteer Ben Tomlin. If you’re interested in volunteering to transcribe more of our content, please complete our volunteer survey.] This video also available on TikTok. I saw this image online today: “Imagine getting into heaven and a voice you never heard before shouts, ‘Mommy!’” […]
Ask a Pro-Life Agnostic: Anonymous
/in Religion, Uncategorized, Your Stories /by Kelsey HazzardOnce a month or so, the Secular Pro-Life blog features a short interview with a pro-life atheist or agnostic. (See the full series of interviews.) Although Secular Pro-Life is not exclusively for atheists and agnostics, historically, they have played a key role in the organization. As non-religious pro-lifers become more prominent in the pro-life movement, we’re […]
“Later elective abortions aren’t done in hospitals”
/in Later Abortion, Uncategorized /by Monica Snyder[This article is a transcript of “Later elective abortions aren’t done in hospitals” courtesy of volunteer Ben Tomlin. If you’re interested in volunteering to transcribe more of our content, please complete our volunteer survey.] This video also available on TikTok. I’ve talked a lot on this channel about how later abortions are not always for medical emergencies, and in […]
Buttigieg’s “Who, Not Where” Argument Doesn’t Hold Up
/in Later Abortion, Personhood, Uncategorized /by Acyutananda[Today’s post is by Acyutananda. Read more of his thoughts on his blog: No Termination Without Representation] At a town hall during the 2020 primaries, the president of Democrats for Life asked Pete Buttigieg whether he would support making the abortion language in the Democratic Party platform more moderate, in order to win the votes of pro-life […]