Ricky🇻🇦

Before and after this election, I have watched people express fear and anger about abortion, encouraged by anti-abortion organizations, activists, and political and religious influencers. But abortions have continued through administrations of both political parties. This is not a problem that suddenly appeared because one party won an election. I am pro-life. I believe that human life has dignity from conception to natural death. But those of us in the pro-life community need to be honest: we have failed to convince many people who disagree with us. Too often, we have responded with anger instead of doing the difficult work of changing hearts and minds. If you are a woman who believes abortion is wrong, do not have one. If you are a man who believes abortion is wrong, do not encourage your daughter, girlfriend, or wife to have one. And when someone you love faces a difficult pregnancy, stand beside her and help her. All of us should be working to create a true culture of life. That means caring for the mother and child, supporting families in hardship, and defending the dignity of the poor, the sick, and the vulnerable. The anti-abortion movement has failed miserably at this. I would go further: I believe much of the wealthy anti-abortion establishment, with its political campaigns, fundraising, and constant outrage, has become part of the culture of death. Being pro-life has to mean something more than being angry about an election. It has to be reflected in the way we live, the way we treat others, and the help we offer when someone needs us.