Three atheist women lead Secular Pro-Life. What role do non-atheists play? Can a person of faith be a secular pro-lifer?| Secular Pro-Life
In 2024 we reached out and welcomed non-traditional pro-lifers by arming them with tools and community to be unapologetically pro-life.| Secular Pro-Life
This September was a busy and inspiring month for Secular Pro-Life! ICYMI: our Executive Director gave a training at a conference for pregnancy support professionals and volunteers; and (as always when Monica speaks) got rave reviews. You can read her in-depth recap here. While she was preparing for and attending that, I had the pleasure of attending both the Pennsylvania March for Life and the New Jersey March […] The post Recap: Pennsylvania and New Jersey Marches for Life ...| Secular Pro-Life
[This article is based on a transcript of “The human life cycle begins at fertilization, and not before” courtesy of volunteer Ben Tomlin. If you’re interested in volunteering to transcribe more of our content, please complete our volunteer survey.] (Video also available on TikTok.) No, the Life Cycle Does Not Begin Before Fertilization Chapter 2 of Developmental […] The post The human life cycle begins at fertilization, and not before appeared first on Secular Pro-Life.| Secular Pro-Life
Recently Herb Geraghty and I livestreamed our discussion of the “all trimester” Washington Surgi-Clinic in Washington, D.C. As of the writing of this post (mid-September, 2025), the clinic has apparently ceased doing abortions. DC Health told Live Action that the clinic’s license expired in mid-August and wasn’t renewed, although clinic staff have apparently said they […] The post Recap: Behind the doors of the Washington Surgi-Clinic appeared first on Secular Pro-Life.| Secular Pro-Life
I spent the first half of this week in Florida at the Samaritan Summit, a conference for PRC staff and volunteers. It was great. For those of you who couldn’t join, here’s a quick recap. The Storytelling Symposium helps pro-lifers find their voice. Earlier this year, SPL partnered with Abortion Survivors Network and Leadership Institute […] The post Recap: Samaritan Summit appeared first on Secular Pro-Life.| Secular Pro-Life
ProPublica has published quite a few viral articles about pregnant women dying in pro-life states, particularly Texas. The outlet frames these stories as the fault of abortion restrictions, suggesting these women died because medical professionals are too scared or confused by abortion laws to offer life-saving interventions. These are the denial-of-care stories. We’ve spent a […] The post ProPublica identifies their medical experts a little too subtly. appeared first on Secular Pro-Life.| Secular Pro-Life
A prenatal diagnosis is often accompanied by the pressure to abort, leaving most parents feeling unsupported by the medical community and society at large. In our series “Stories of Prenatal Diagnosis,” we share testimonies of parents who received a diagnosis while pregnant and their personal experience in handling it. Today’s story is from Kelly R. […] The post Stories of Prenatal Diagnosis: Kelly R. appeared first on Secular Pro-Life.| Secular Pro-Life
Join SPL's Herb Geraghty for a virtual training session with Rehumanize International on how anyone can get involved and be pro-life.| Secular Pro-Life
"Undoubtedly, spending more than two years in prison is going to be difficult. However, when I reflect on my position compared with that of the unborn victims of the abortion industrial complex, I cannot help but be reminded of my immense privilege."| Secular Pro-Life
“I’d love to know what you think.” Opposing protesters dialogue.| Secular Pro-Life
Last year, SPL surveyed people about which clinical scenarios they’d consider abortions. This year, I published a very detailed analysis of the results, especially considering pro-choice and pro-life people’s differing understandings of abortion, and how we can use this information to have clearer, better conversations. We discussed these results in our livestream “Abortion Across the […] The post “I’d love to know what you think.” Opposing protesters dialogue. appeared first on...| Secular Pro-Life
Secular Pro-Life is hitting the road! Next week we’ll have a presence at both the Pennsylvania March for Life in Harrisburg and the New Jersey March for Life in Trenton. Post-Dobbs, state legislatures are where many of the most important life-related policies are debated and decided. That’s why showing up, making our voices heard, and demonstrating the diversity of our […] The post March for Life in PA and NJ with Secular Pro-Life appeared first on Secular Pro-Life.| Secular Pro-Life
Replay: Behind the doors of the Washington Surgi-Clinic Hi All – The “all trimester” Washington Surgi-Clinic has come up recently because, at least at the moment, they seem to have stopped performing late-term abortions. SPL has particular history with activism related to the Surgi clinic. When I was 28 weeks pregnant with my daughter Ruby, I […] The post LIVESTREAM: Behind the Doors of the Washington Surgi-Clinic appeared first on Secular Pro-Life.| Secular Pro-Life
In 2022, US maternal mortality rate was 22.3 deaths per 100,000 live births, meaning a 0.02% chance of death with each live birth.| Secular Pro-Life
Who, I asked smugly, but religious zealots intent on transforming our country into an oppressive theocracy, could think otherwise?| Secular Pro-Life
Join Monica Snyder on Monday, September 22, in Naples, Florida, as she trains pro-lifers to tell stories with impact.| Secular Pro-Life
Plenty of pro-choicers object to how Adriana's case was handled but don't have ill wishes for Chance. And then there are these other people.| Secular Pro-Life
Did you know that Secular Pro-Life has speakers available for conferences as well as campus, church, and community events? SPL’s speakers offer flexible presentations adaptable to various audiences and contexts. They can address secular arguments against abortion, pro-life inclusivity, and dialogue across divides. Additionally, each speaker specializes in certain themes — see details below. Michelle […]| Secular Pro-Life
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Feeling out of place? Turns out it's fairly common, especially for non-traditional pro-lifers, but some offer supportive advice.| Secular Pro-Life
A follower recently emailed me this question. I expect many pro-lifers share this concern, so I'm publishing my response for others.| Secular Pro-Life
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Our friends at Rehumanize International organize consistently amazing conferences. Rehumanize is a Consistent Life Ethic (CLE) group, which means their work encompasses a wide range of social ills. That includes abortion, along with threats to older humans like the death penalty and sex trafficking. Their conferences present a wonderful opportunity for activists in different spheres to come […]| Secular Pro-Life
When a doctor, unasked, reminds a patient she can still abort, it suggests there might be something wrong with carrying the pregnancy.| Secular Pro-Life
Some LGBTQ folk feel welcome in pro-life spaces, some challenge the stereotypes they face, and others feel unwelcome entirely.| Secular Pro-Life
The fetal diagnosis myth is "a pervasive myth" that later abortions are "mainly sought in cases of severe fetal impairment..."| Secular Pro-Life
Dr. Kristin Lyerly claims Idaho's pro-life laws are creating maternity care deserts, but a closer examination suggests otherwise.| Secular Pro-Life
Debating online can be useful when done right. Set reasonable boundaries on your time and energy, and remember those silently reading along.| Secular Pro-Life
Megan’s Story: A Glimpse into Post-Abortion Therapy| Secular Pro-Life
In my dad’s MBA program they said you need three factors to motivate someone to take an Action X for Reward Y: The person has to actually want Reward Y. The person has to believe if they take Action X, they really will receive Reward Y. The person has to believe they are capable of […]| Secular Pro-Life
When did you start opposing abortion?| Secular Pro-Life
"If children are denied personhood on arbitrary grounds, then to who else can personhood be arbitrarily denied as well?"| Secular Pro-Life
An SPL supporter asked why we oppose criminalizing women who get abortions. We emailed for a few days. Here's a summary of my responses.| Secular Pro-Life
Shield laws allow abortion providers to give abortion pills to women in pro-life states, bringing patient safety - legality - into question.| Secular Pro-Life
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Non-trad pro-lifers explain how they became pro-life. "I thought I had to support abortion when I left religion. SPL brought me back."| Secular Pro-Life
With input from attorneys, medical professionals, and loss parents, I'm proud to present our Fetal Remains Disposition and Patient Support Policy.| Secular Pro-Life
In one scenario, a full 67% of pro-choicers said "Yes, this is an abortion," compared to only 18% of pro-lifers.| Secular Pro-Life
From catch kits to cremation: how do we navigate pregnancy loss without a map? Register for the livestream conversation this Friday.| Secular Pro-Life
Plaintiffs are asking the court to view abortion consent forms as instruments of state-sanctioned parental termination.| Secular Pro-Life
Asking the EPA to check the water is one thing. Legislation requiring catch kits for pregnancy loss at home is another.| Secular Pro-Life
Jessica Valenti says you can't be pro-choice and publicly oppose Lily Allen having five abortions. Valenti is right. Come sit with us instead.| Secular Pro-Life
SPL has received great feedback for our first and successful Building Bridges Intensive -- and with an ideologically diverse crowd too!| Secular Pro-Life
Understanding what motivates people to join a cause and keep fighting is an often misunderstood but very important part of the fight itself.| Secular Pro-Life
There are many paths that lead people to oppose abortion. We just need to invite them to take a few steps down the nearest one.| Secular Pro-Life
A lawsuit accuses Illinois abortion provider Dr. Reisinger-Kindle of perforating a woman's uterus and leaving half her 22-week fetus inside her.| Secular Pro-Life
Most pro-life fundraisers are formal events, often with specific political and religious themes. We designed SPL's trivia night differently.| Secular Pro-Life
I gave the opening keynote presentation, led a workshop, and then tabled all day long. It was a very rewarding conference.| Secular Pro-Life
Carey’s account reveals how a person’s first reaction to violence can be overcome by desensitization in order to endure abortion work.| Secular Pro-Life
[Esta publicación está disponible en español aquí.] In early 2019, I miscarried one of my twins. I had already known how common miscarriage is, and I suspected that when I began talking publicly about my miscarriage, people I’ve known for years would quietly let me know they had also had pregnancy losses. It was bittersweet […]| Secular Pro-Life
"I came to the only logical conclusion that the 'fetus' is a separate living human being that deserves life, much like any other."| Secular Pro-Life
It's time for Secular Pro-Life's annual trivia night event in St. Louis. Will you be coming?| Secular Pro-Life
Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics is seeking stories from parents of children with Down syndrome. If you have a story, consider sharing it!| Secular Pro-Life
In a universe where improbable things do occur, but rarely, for improbabilities to pile on improbabilities in this way is rare indeed.| Secular Pro-Life
I counted 143 interactions I had with other leaders and activists in the movement, many of them good friends. Practically a reunion.| Secular Pro-Life
A Secular Pro-Life video demonstrating not all people who oppose elective abortion are conservative Christians has stirred conversation.| Secular Pro-Life
Trump wants to leave abortion policy to the states. But that's not possible when the federal government has its thumb on the scale for Big Abortion.| Secular Pro-Life
The acceptance of abortion makes it harder for women who dearly want but lose their children to get any consideration.| Secular Pro-Life
A pro-choice doctor shares how she discusses abortion with her children. Secular Pro-Life's director compares her own experiences.| Secular Pro-Life
"It's scientifically, biologically evident that in the embryonic stage it is a non-parasitic human life, and all human life deserves protection and human rights."| Secular Pro-Life
K.F.'s medical team stepped up and did all they could to support her and her unborn baby with spina bifida and many other disorders.| Secular Pro-Life
A religious liberty claim does not trump the right to life, even when it involves medical decision-making in the context of a family relationship.| Secular Pro-Life
There are a lot of misconceptions about adoption, especially in relation to the abortion debate. Here's a quick primer.| Secular Pro-Life
Our survey describes dozens of pregnancy scenarios and asks participants to indicate (1) if these are abortions and (2) if they're ethical.| Secular Pro-Life
A.O.'s daughter was diagnosed with a slew of complications but never once regretted being her mother for as long as possible.| Secular Pro-Life
Disability rights, embryonic custody, running for elected office, and... Minecraft?| Secular Pro-Life
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"While pregnant I read my first embryology book and became fascinated about my pregnancy and my offspring developing inside me."| Secular Pro-Life
The topic of abortion comes up at a party. One guy says "I can't believe people get this worked up over basically a parasite." How do you respond?| Secular Pro-Life
Parents of children with Trisomy 13 or 18 give many examples of both the bad and good experiences they had with their medical teams.| Secular Pro-Life
Formerly pro-choice atheists and agnostics talk about what changed their minds: biology, info on abortion procedures, and experience with pregnancy.| Secular Pro-Life
In their zeal to protect "reproductive freedom," an Indiana court of appeal just negated the state's interest in the right to life for Hoosiers of ALL ages.| Secular Pro-Life
Acknowledging that miscarriage involves death threatenes the pro-choice view, because the pro-choice view is frail.| Secular Pro-Life
It is now possible for tissue samples to show abortion drug use as the cause of pregnancy demise -- but will this procedure come to the US?| Secular Pro-Life
Annie M. faced the added stress of an uncaring doctor after her prenatal diagnosis, before finding a compassionate provider. Support is key!| Secular Pro-Life
As the pro-life movement prepares to navigate the Republican Party's post-MAGA future, Trump's running mate could have a huge impact.| Secular Pro-Life
"While pregnant I read my first embryology book and became fascinated about my pregnancy and my offspring developing inside me."| Secular Pro-Life
Patricia discusses the debate that no one wants to have: are we owed perfect children, or do we owe disabled children a chance to thrive?| Secular Pro-Life
The Associated Press spreads disinformation about the reasons for third-trimester abortions — most of which involve healthy women carrying healthy fetuses.| Secular Pro-Life
In its zeal to expand abortion, an Indiana judge accidentally legalized honor killings. The Indiana Supreme Court will review that dangerous decision.| Secular Pro-Life
"Do not give up or become deterred. Your continued voice allows for opportunity and opportunity allows for change."| Secular Pro-Life