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Parts of the pro-life community, however, were given a surprising opportunity to stand for life inside and outside of the womb.

It’s unfair to say Christians’ pro-life stance ends at birth

by: Trillia NewbellMay 21, 2019 (RNS) — Over the past few weeks, three states — Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee — passed laws restricting or banning abortions. But it was theRead More

Interestingly enough, both sides call themselves pro-life, and both sides often seem frustrated with the other.

Pro-life laws are needed — but they are not enough

by: Micah FriesMay 20, 2019 (RNS) —  In recent months we have seen a renewed and strengthened push to limit access to abortion on demand in a number of statesRead More

The argument behind these bills alleges that a heartbeat is a sign of life.

Opinion: Could draconian abortion bans reverse Roe — and unite Christians in opposition?

by: Kira Austin-YoungMay 17, 2019 (RNS) — Several states have passed restrictive abortion bills this legislative session, with Alabama earlier this week joining Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky and Ohio in passingRead More

The most disappointing former pro-life Democrat, however, has been the senior senator from Pennsylvania, Bob Casey Jr.

Opinion: The (national) fall and (local) rise of pro-life Democrats

pro-life Democrats Bob Casey?
by: Charles C. CamosyMay 10, 2019 (RNS) — The evisceration of pro-life Democrats from Congress is all but complete. Attacked by both Democrats and Republicans and pro-life and pro-choice activists,Read More

It doesn't seem to be a high priority, and even those like Nadler who have spoken out about the oath don't seem to have firm views.

Opinion: A fight over ‘So help me God’? God help us

by: Thomas ReeseMay 13, 2019 (RNS) — Some Democrats in Congress who now make the rules in the House of Representatives have proposed dropping “so help me God” from theRead More