New York’s Late-Term Abortion Law Cries Out for Churches to Engage
New York’s Reproductive Health Act permits abortion on demand up until the moment of birth.
Roe v. Wade May Be in Peril, but Future of Anti-Abortion Movement Is Unclear
WASHINGTON (RNS) — After 45 years, the March for Life will have more of the feel of a victory party. Advocates and legal scholars say that for arguably the first time since 1973, undoing the Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion isn’t just a dream
Canada Reverses Abortion Rights Proviso to Summer Jobs Program
(RNS) — Faith-based organizations in Canada are welcoming changes to the federal government’s summer jobs program that remove language interpreted by many to require support for abortion.
Abortion, Marijuana, Gambling Win, Lose in States
NASHVILLE (BP) -- Abortion rights, marijuana use and legalized gambling drew mixed results on state ballots across the U.S. Nov. 6.
Supreme Court Rules Against California Law Targeting Anti-Abortion Pregnancy Centers
WASHINGTON (USA Today) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday dealt a major blow to a California law requiring anti-abortion pregnancy centers to inform women about publicly funded
Can the Government Force Pregnancy Centers to Speak a Message They Disagree With?
(RNS) - The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday (March 20) in a case with serious implications for religious rights and free speech nationwide.
Pro-life, pro-choice speakers urge common ground on abortion
ATLANTA (ABP) – After nearly 40 years of polarization over abortion, two speakers at a Mercer University event said Jan. 24 it is time for people who are pro-choice and pro-life to seek common ground to reduce the current number of 1.2 million abortions a
New polls show rising support for gay marriage, little change on abortion
WASHINGTON (ABP) – Abortion and gay rights appear to be decoupling as important dividing lines among Americans when it comes to social issues, according to recent surveys on values, faith and public life.
Faith leaders say abortion provisions adequate in health-care bill
WASHINGTON (ABP) -- Twenty-five evangelical and Catholic leaders wrote members of Congress March 11 urging them not to let a dispute over abortion derail passage of health-care reform.
Former SBC officer prayed for abortion doctor’s death; now praying same for Obama
A former Southern Baptist Convention officer called the murder of a controversial abortion provider in Kansas an answer to prayer, and he told a talk show host he also is praying for President Obama to die. An SBC official insists most Southern Baptist are