We asked our followers on Facebook and Twitter: “What is your earliest memory of getting involved in the abortion debate?” Here are a few of our favorite responses: Colette M.: I remember learning what an abortion was in 5th grade in 1976. I couldn’t comprehend it. Why would women think that having a baby would get in […]
For the past dozen years, since our founding in 2009, Secular Pro-Life has been a volunteer organization. We have accomplished quite a lot in that time, and we have reached a tipping point. It has become clear to us that our next chapter must include paid employees. We are thrilled to announce that our new […]
Earlier this week, Secular Pro-Life President Kelsey Hazzard gave a virtual presentation hosted by the pro-life club at University of Ottawa entitled “Secular Standpoint: Why Abortion Still Sucks.” We had a great discussion, and I’m sure the 2021-2022 school year has wonderful things in store for them. Kelsey and students on Zoom This makes University […]
I recently read a book for pleasure that I thought would be unrelated to abortion, and found myself with content for the Secular Pro-Life blog. (This keeps happening to me!) Allow me to introduce The Lost Family: How DNA Testing Is Upending Who We Are by Libby Copeland (2020). As the title suggests, The Lost […]
Today’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 […]
Our 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 […]
(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 […]
A 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 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 […]
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