Original FB post here. At the time I started organizing these answers, there were about 200 comments. Many people became pro-life because of their own pregnancy experiences: Sasja: I was pro choice, and even against the gestation of embryos that showed signs of hereditary diseases or birth defects … And then I fell in love […]
Earlier this month, we wrote on the Secular Pro-Life facebook page: “Tell me stories about people in the pro-life movement who have inspired you.” And boy, did you ever. Here are a few of the most popular responses: Cheryl F.: My birth mom… she could have aborted me, but didn’t. Violet M.: The two wonderful women […]
Prompted by an anonymous suggestion, we asked our facebook followers: “What would you do if your daughter told you she wanted an (elective) abortion?” Much discussion ensued, with many readers sharing deeply personal stories. Here are a few of our favorite responses: Megan R.: I would remind her of the pain and anguish that MY […]
We asked our facebook followers about their life-related resolutions for 2019. You all have some great plans! Kara B. — Unless I get pregnant in the first half of the year, wanting to start the process of us being made available as adoptive parents to a woman with a crisis pregnancy. Leette E. — Give […]
A Secular Pro-Life supporter wrote to us seeking the community’s advice. On her behalf, we shared: One of our followers is very involved in the pro-life movement, including working for a pregnancy resource center. Sometimes she feels worn out and discouraged by the abortion issue. What advice do you have for pro-life activists when they […]
During the lottery hoopla last week, which concluded after the winning Mega Millions ticket was purchased in South Carolina and winning Powerball tickets were purchased in Iowa and New York, we asked our facebook fans: “What would you do to save and improve human lives with $1 billion?” Here are a few of our favorite […]
About a week ago we asked our followers what experiences they’ve had with pregnancy resource centers. You can read all the responses here, but below are some key selections. Those who have volunteered or worked for a center: Sarah I: I volunteer for one. I usually do whatever task they need me to do. One […]
Last week we asked our Facebook followers to give their advice for online debating. Dozens of people responded. Here is a sampling of the answers: Ask questions: Kelly F: Ask questions. Whether you get an answer or not, the thought is bouncing around in their minds. Mary H: Ask questions of the other party so they have […]
Last week we asked our facebook fans: “Do you unfriend people who disagree with you about abortion? Why or why not?” The overwhelming majority answered no. A few said they would unfriend a pro-choicer under specific circumstances. No one gave an unqualified yes. Jennifer B.: No. For lots of reasons, including: (1) Those people are […]
Last week, we asked our facebook followers: “If a pro-lifer has little disposable income and lives in a remote or rural area (assume no nearby CPCs, abortion clinics, or pro-life-related events), what are some ways he or she could still contribute to pro-life work?” Here are some of our favorite answers. (You can read all […]
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