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Christian and Pro-Choice? Jesus helps an untouchable woman at the well, defying social stigma (John 4:7-10)
CONTENTS | introduction | martlet op/ed | letter to YPY | feedback | FAQ | links Since coming out in favour of women's reproductive options at the University of Victoria, we have received a whole range of responses. While some Christians are confused about our stand on this controversial and divisive issue, others have told us they identify very strongly with our message. Apparently, "pro-life" doesn't represent all Christians and people of faith. We want to get the message out that supporting choice is not necessarily "pro-abortion." Rather, we see abortion as a personal moral choice decided by the woman. At our student society's meeting on February 10, the UVic pro-life group Youth Protecting Youth will attempt to remove our student society's support for women's options in regard to abortions, citing freedom of speech and religious conscience. The SCM is in coalition with Students Protecting Choice in defending our student society's pro-choice policy. The policy doesn't force abortions on any student, but instead maintains that women should have a right to choose. However, at SCM we also recognize that abortion is a complex ethical issue upon which we do not all agree. Please read our reasons, reflect prayerfully on this issue, and consider endorsing our campaign below. This campaign reflects the opinions of the Victoria local unit, not the larger Student Christian Movement or its national policies.
Please give us your feedback, and consider adding your endorsement of our pro-choice campaign, to get the message out: pro-life Christians do not speak for all of us | ||||
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