Feb 5 Feb 5 "I am certainly not the first clergy person to terminate a pregnancy." Sharing Truth Judaism, United States, Audio, Later Abortions “Our sacred stories have the power to humanize an act of healthcare that’s so often vilified and misrepresented by others, particularly those purporting to represent their faith. So if my story can add just a small amount of weight to a much greater tapestry of truth, then consider this one of the most sacred offerings I could make in a lifetime.” Read more.
Aug 16 Aug 16 "What happens to us has everything to do with who we are, to each other, with how we pick up the pieces of our brokenness and hang onto each other." Spreading Love Judaism, United States, Later Abortions “A standard pro-life talking point on the ethics of abortion for a terminally ill fetus insists that any life, no matter how short or painful, is better than no life at all. I hope, on my good days, that the people who repeat this mantra never have to dwell in the fullness of their ignorance.” Read more.
Jul 24 Jul 24 "I was the only one who knew what would be the best decision for me and my future, and I made this decision based on my own conscience and personal relationship with God." Spreading Love Christianity, Colombia, Later Abortions “I needed to have an abortion, and it was not a hard decision for me to make. I realized that it was about self-determination. I was free to decide if I wanted to terminate my pregnancy, and no one—not my church or my parents—could tell me what to do. I was the only one who knew what would be the best decision for me and my future, and I made this decision based on my own conscience and personal relationship with God.” Read more.
Jul 23 Jul 23 "I made my fellow churchgoers recognize that you can’t separate the issue from the people who need help." Spreading Love Christianity, Australia, Later Abortions “We’re still trying to change the general attitude that if you have an abortion, you must have done something wrong to begin with. I do have patients who are struggling not only with this social stigma, but also with a moral or spiritual conflict. I always remind them: “You need to look after yourself, but God is here for you.” I have nothing but overwhelming love and support for the woman standing in front of me. I believe God does, too. He would want me to do everything I could to care for this person—and that doesn’t exclude abortion.” Read more.
