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A fetus is a child is a baby is a patient – 5 reasons to use the terms interchangeably
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by John BockmannToday’s guest post is written by John Bockmann. You can also view his article as a Twitter thread here. My older daughter, Emily, at 8 weeks’ gestation: “BABY.” If you’ve ever debated abortion, you’ve probably noticed it’s nearly impossible to discuss the actual topic. Instead, the exchange rapidly devolves into accusations—often, that you’re using inaccurate […]
Join us at Rehumanize Conference on Saturday, September 4!
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Kelsey HazzardOur friends at Rehumanize International organize consistently amazing conferences. Rehumanize is a Consistent Life Ethic (CLE) group, which means their work encompasses a wide range of social ills. That includes abortion, along with threats to older humans like the death penalty and sex trafficking. Their conferences present a wonderful opportunity for activists in different spheres […]
Reverse Roe to Support Separation of Church and State
/0 Comments/in Religion /by Kelsey HazzardHuman Life Review recently published a special issue concerning Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the abortion case which Supreme Court observers hope will be the means to reverse or weaken Roe v. Wade. Secular Pro-Life President Kelsey Hazzard was honored with the opportunity to contribute to the special issue, and her article is […]
July Recap
/0 Comments/in SPL Emails, Uncategorized /by admin(Click here to sign up for these email updates.) Projects This month Secular Pro-Life joined other pro-life feminist organizations to file an amicus brief with the Supreme Court re Dobbs v. Jackson. Monica penned SPL’s direct contribution: Secular Pro-Life (SPL) is a coalition of people of any faith or no faith who advance secular arguments against […]
Pro-life feminist groups file amicus brief in Dobbs v. Jackson
/0 Comments/in Legislation, laws, & court cases, Pro-Life Demographics /by Monica SnyderSecular Pro-Life is proud to be one of the amici represented by this amicus brief just filed. Details below. DOBBS AMICUS FILED BY PRO-LIFE FEMINIST GROUPS AND 240 WOMEN SCHOLARS AND PROFESSIONALS EXPOSES THE LIE THAT WOMEN NEED ABORTION FOR EQUALITY For Immediate Release: Media Contact: Helen Alvaré, halvare@gmu.edu, Teresa S. Collett, teresa.s.collett@gmail.com July 29, 2021- Washington, D.C. In an […]
Blog Hiatus
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Kelsey HazzardA key volunteer is going on vacation, necessitating a hiatus of this blog until mid-August. We’ll have some exciting announcements when we return! In the meantime, Secular Pro-Life will continue to share abortion-related news and commentary via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
The People Have Spoken and the Pro-Life Flag Is…
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Kelsey HazzardThe Pro-Life Flag Project has announced the winning design, by Brazilian artist Nanda Gasperini! There is ample symbolism in this deceptively simple design. The white background symbolizes non-violence in the womb as well as the innocence of the unborn child. The two baby feet represent the humanity of the unborn child; baby feet have been a […]
Behind the Scenes with a Pregnancy Helpline Worker
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Petra WallenmeyerSecular Pro-Life co-leader Monica Snyder interviewed Petra Wallenmayer about her experiences as a pregnancy helpline worker. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. (Portions that were cut for length may appear in a later post; stay tuned!) Q: What are the primary pressures that women are feeling or concerns that you hear? A: […]
LAST CHANCE to vote for the Pro-Life Flag!
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Kelsey HazzardOne of the three designs below will become the official flag of the pro-life movement, endorsed by dozens of partner organizations (including Secular Pro-Life). A runoff vote closes tomorrow. Use this link to vote. Flag C’s central symbol is an established icon in the global pro-life movement already! A simple but abstract depiction of a […]
Responding to a Common Pro-Choice Tactic
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Kelsey Hazzard“It’s just a clump of cells, not a baby.” Most pro-lifers won’t go more than a month or two without hearing this stubborn phrase. Pro-choicers often chant it as a one-liner to shoot down a pro-lifer’s honest argument or just to express their unyielding abortion support. In cases where they actually believe it and are […]