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"How can it be that even today there are still people dying of hunger? Condemned to illiteracy? Lacking the most basic medical care? Without a roof over their heads? . . .
"Christians must learn to make their act of faith in Christ by discerning His voice in the cry for help that rises from this world of poverty."
Pope John Paul II
Novo Millennio Ineunte, no. 50
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 Forced Abortions in America: an Epidemic? |
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Item submitted by Unregistered on Wed 14 Jul 2004 - 17:13 h |
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This news release is from the Elliot Institute, which works to make compassion for women central to the pro-life movement. Their key point here is that "30 to 60 percent of women having abortions feel pressured to do so by other persons." This is an issue about which all Americans ought to be able to agree--we have to do something! (For starters, the Elliot Institute suggests legislation that requires abortion providers to screen patients for evidence of coercion.)
Note: I am taking this report and its citations at face value. If anyone has evidence contrary to their claims, please let me know.
Forced Abortions in America: The Hidden Epidemic
Springfield, IL (July 12, 2004) -- The epidemic of coerced, unwanted abortions is rarely reported. Yet every week, thousands of girls and women face threats and abuse from people who want them to abort without regard for their own feelings or desires... |
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