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ERLC partners with SBC leaders in asking Congress to defund Planned Parenthood

By ERLC WASHINGTON (ERLC) – The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention has joined with SBC leaders and pastors in calling on legislators to take concrete steps in a reconciliation bill that would defund Planned Parenthood or its affiliates. The statement, which unequivocally affirms the sanctity of every human life, including the preborn, was released Tuesday with an initial list of 50 signatories including SBC entity heads, SBC seminary presidents, past SBC presidents, SBC state executives and ERLC research fellows. Many more SBC leaders and pastors are expected to add their names to the letter in the days to come. Brent Leatherwood, president of the ERLC, commented on the launch of the campaign. “Southern Baptists have long held to a pro-life ethic. We have a special opportunity in light of the new Trump administration and Congress to join together and advocate for a vibrant culture of life to be implemented through the reconciliation process. “It’s time to put an end to our taxpayer dollars going to fund the egregious taking of life at the hands of Planned Parenthood. Our hope is for Congress to recognize Southern Baptists' support of this effort and our unwavering commitment … [Read more...]

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Abortion: Jail / Don’t Jail The Woman?

The following FIRST PERSON articles present two different perspectives on the recent debate about a resolution (“The Abolition of Self-Managed Abortion in Louisiana”) that was rejected by the Resolutions Committee  and failed to garner enough messenger support to bring it to the floor for consideration during the 2024 Louisiana Baptist Convention Annual Meeting (click HERE for the original news report). ================================================================= WOMEN ARE CULPABLE FOR ABORTIONS Letter to the Editor of the Louisiana Baptist Message Dear Editor, I read with interest The Baptist Message article on the proposed LBC resolution entitled “The Abolition of Self-Managed Abortion in Louisiana.” As I observed the debate, it seemed to me that there are primarily two “sides” on this issue. One wonders what side was represented by the Resolutions Committee in that they elected not to bring forth the resolution for debate. It also seems that the Editor doesn’t treat these two sides with equanimity as is indicated by his “Editor’s Note” in the middle of the article. Said “Editor’s Note” declared “The abortion abolitionist movement advocates for the prosecution of women who have abortions. In some … [Read more...]