Catholic, Pro-choice and Proud
"Before, I didn't realize that the position of the Catholic Church on abortion is not canon law: as a Catholic, it's completely within my rights to disagree with the church's position on that issue, and several Catholic theologians do. Religious pro-choice groups are incredible sources that helped me reconcile whatever struggle I had between my faith and my pro-choice views."
Read all of Catherine's story here.
Here at B*llikens for Choice, we are not trying to radically change your views on the church, your faith, or abortion. We are advocating for a dialogue on the issues. Nothing is black and white. Catholic does not necessarily have to mean anti-choice.
If you have any questions, comments, or would like to further discuss the issue with us please email us at prochoiceslu@gmail.com. We would be more than happy to talk!
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About B*llikens for Choice
B*llikens for Choice is a group of Saint Louis University** students who are pro-choice, pro-reproductive justice, and pro-sexual health. We support everyone’s right to make independent choice about their body and their sexuality, including (but not limited to): the choice to have sex, to remain abstinent, to use contraception, to have an abortion, to become a parent and to express their sexuality in whatever ways they choose to express it. We believe that people deserve information about and access to all available options in order to make safe, informed and independent decisions. As such, B*llikens for Choice believes SLU has fallen short by not providing its students adequate information on sexual health, birth control or pregnancy services. SLU is a Jesuit institution founded on the principle that “serious and sustained discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs promotes intellectual, ethical and spiritual understanding.” We believe that active discourse around sexual health and reproductive choice fulfills this mission, and that pro-choice students must be integral participants in this discussion.
**Please note, B*llikens for Choice is a financially and ideologically independent collective of individual, independent students. Any views expressed in this blog are the views of the individual, and do not imply endorsement or support by Saint Louis University or the Society of Jesus.
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1 comment:
I would like to offer a correction of the above statement so that members of the SLU community can receive the truth about abortion and Church teaching. The Catechism of the Catholic Church #2270-2275 clearly state that abortion and support for it is a grave sin - http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt3sect2chpt2art5.shtml#2270
Life is not a choice, but a gift from God to be respected and embraced at every stage. The Catholic Church has never been more clear on this subject, and all who truly live the faith are called to abide by it.
Fortunately for us as Christian Catholics, no sin is unforgiveable if we express our true regret to our Lord! He died for our sins and wants nothing more than to forgive us. If you have been wounded by your own abortion experience or the experience of someone close to you, please call Project Rachel at 314-792-7565 for free, confidential help. You are not alone!
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