Published by Ave Maria University
Vol. 1 | October 2024
Pro- L i f e A ft e r D o b bs Seana McGuire, D.C.L.
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he pro-life movement is at a crossroads. With the overturning of Roe, abortion policy is back in the hands of the people. As Americans approach their first presidential election with abortion shaping voter turnout, many are wondering what the future holds for the pro-life movement. It could be tempting to be discouraged when you consider that seven states have already voted against pro-life measures. Ten more states feature abortion measures on their ballots, including Florida and Arizona. These may not go well either.
Yet there is reason to be hopeful amid a difficult political situation. Pro-life will not cease working to love and protect unborn children and their mothers. Its supporters are ardent in upholding the truth that all human life matters. In political defeat, the pro-life movement has opportunities to return to its fundamentals. If there are dark days, let’s embrace them as inviting fresh light. REVISITING THE ARGUMENTS Why does the pro-life movement care so much about the unborn? After all,