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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 […]
Adoption Stories: Anonymous – Biological Parent
/in Adoption & Foster Care, Uncategorized, Your Stories /by Guest BloggerConversations about adoption are often missing the voices of people who have lived it. In our adoption stories series, adoptees, birth parents, adoptive parents, and their families share their journeys in their own words. This month, we welcome someone who wishes to remain anonymous. Responses have been edited for clarity and length. If you are […]
PPROM, pregnancy trauma, and parent advocacy: an interview with Lauren Pope
/in Interviews, Uncategorized, Your Stories /by Monica SnyderI interviewed Lauren Pope, Executive Director of Rehumanize International, about her own high-risk pregnancy with PPROM, as well as her experiences in PPROM online support groups in the years to follow. If you listen to the full episode and have feedback, please tell us here. Key Takeaways Summary “This was seven weeks of my life trying […]
Why Do People Give to SPL?
/in Uncategorized /by Michelle BuenrostroHello All – We asked our supporters what inspires them to give to Secular Pro-Life and here are some themes that they told us. We Do the Fact-Checking Many of our supporters express appreciation for our research. When you are armed with the facts, conversations around abortion are just a tad bit easier. Our Abortion Debate […]
We Asked, You Answered: “What would you do if your 20-year-old daughter told you she wanted an (elective) abortion?”
/in Uncategorized, We Asked You Answered /by Virginia PrideA common story heard from both pro-choicers and pro-lifers is the dilemma of a young woman finding herself unexpectedly pregnant. Beyond politics, it often comes with the woman having to tell her family that she is pregnant, which can be an incredibly vulnerable and difficult thing to do. So, we asked our followers on social […]