A Catholic nun's explanation of the term "pro-life" from 2004 is resurfacing — and it's powerful
Feb 28, 2018 11:45:07 #
Sister Joan Chittister explained why being against a******n doesn't mean you're pro-life:
"I do not believe that just because you're opposed to a******n that that makes you pro-life. In fact, I think in many cases, your morality is deeply lacking if all you want is a child born but not a child fed, not a child educated, not a child housed. And why would I think that you don't? Because you don't want any tax money to go there. That's not pro-life. That's pro-birth. We need a much broader conversation on what the morality of pro-life is."
Chittister's position is not only informed by her faith, but also her academic experience: she's written over 50 books and has multiple degrees (including a doctorate).
The crux of Chittister's point is that there's a difference between advocating for birth and advocating for that child's entire life. If antia******n proponents are truly "pro-life," then those same legislators would not argue for defunding programs like those that provide school lunches or health care. Many who oppose a******n also oppose access to contraceptives. Antia******n congressmen have consistently also advocated for defunding Planned Parenthood, which provides women with birth control options.
Liberals have pointed to Chittister's quote as an argument for the social benefits that Republicans hope to limit without providing feasible options for women if they cannot obtain a******ns.
https://www.popsugar.com/news/Catholic-Nun-Quote-A******n-43096831
"I do not believe that just because you're opposed to a******n that that makes you pro-life. In fact, I think in many cases, your morality is deeply lacking if all you want is a child born but not a child fed, not a child educated, not a child housed. And why would I think that you don't? Because you don't want any tax money to go there. That's not pro-life. That's pro-birth. We need a much broader conversation on what the morality of pro-life is."
Chittister's position is not only informed by her faith, but also her academic experience: she's written over 50 books and has multiple degrees (including a doctorate).
The crux of Chittister's point is that there's a difference between advocating for birth and advocating for that child's entire life. If antia******n proponents are truly "pro-life," then those same legislators would not argue for defunding programs like those that provide school lunches or health care. Many who oppose a******n also oppose access to contraceptives. Antia******n congressmen have consistently also advocated for defunding Planned Parenthood, which provides women with birth control options.
Liberals have pointed to Chittister's quote as an argument for the social benefits that Republicans hope to limit without providing feasible options for women if they cannot obtain a******ns.
https://www.popsugar.com/news/Catholic-Nun-Quote-A******n-43096831
Feb 28, 2018 18:16:40 #
I have often thought Republicans were pro-life because they needed these kids for cannon fodder for their endless wars but you would think the bastards would let the kid have a school lunch!
rumitoid wrote:
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Feb 28, 2018 21:45:25 #
Lonewolf wrote:
I have often thought Republicans were pro-life because they needed these kids for cannon fodder for their endless wars but you would think the bastards would let the kid have a school lunch!
Lol, brutal.
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