Fighting for Life In a Post-Roe America
In this pro-life edition, we promote the treasuring of children as blessings –not burdens. Our culture often systematically demeans the value of children and their innocence. There exist overt and subliminal attempts of the culture to devalue the worth of parents. Yet there remain indescribable, frequently ignored riches of parents being present with children who love them unconditionally. That is because children are gifts –not burdens.
Children are such precious gifts. As Mother Theresa said, “How can there be too many children? That is like saying there are too many flowers." Multitudes agree with us: January 20, 2023 marks the 50th March for Life in Washington, D.C.
It is the first March for Life since Roe v. Wade was overturned. And here’s a special detail to mark that occasion: Nellie Gray, the founder of the March for Life, worked tirelessly for decades to overturn Roe v. Wade. Did you know that Roe v. Wade was overturned on June 24, 2022, which would have been Nellie’s birthday? Yes, God was detailed in that timing.
Even though we celebrate the fact that Roe v. Wade is gone, the fight for life rages intensely on. Since loopholes exist in the US, approximately 700,000 abortions (murders of unborn babies!) are projected to occur in 2023. This deeply grieves our hearts. Those lives are in addition to the over 64 million unborn Americans who were murdered since Roe v. Wade. We wish to take time to remember those precious, innocent lives of the children.
This month we are featuring an article by Jeanne Mansini, who is the president of the March for Life. You will learn more details on the current battles and victories in the fight for life so that further victories occur.
Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, the battlefront moved to feature a much greater focus on the state level. Some states are attempting to advance extreme pro-death policies with the goal of infanticide. (Horrifically, infanticide means murdering the baby after birth!) In addition, the Biden Administration at the federal level is still attempting to fund abortions. So the fight for life is far from over, yet we continue in this fight while being so grateful for the distinct victory of overturning Roe v. Wade.
In summary, it’s noteworthy that people tend to call an unborn baby a “fetus” if that child is not desired. It seems to be a way to dehumanize the child. But when the child is wanted then the term “baby” is used. But a baby is a human whether he or she is born or unborn. And every baby is wanted. Even if the biological parents don’t “want” the baby we know there are many loving parents yearning for a child through adoption.
We must keep advocating for life and the valuing of children as blessings –not burdens. It is time for abortion to be unthinkable. And we must focus on the fact that there is always hope and healing in Christ even in the aftermath of abortion. Hearts that sincerely turn to Jesus can receive forgiveness, hope, and life.
Edmund Burke is credited for saying, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” It is our prayer and sincere desire to let babies live and to see further victories in the fight for all life. We all must step up and do something with prayer and loving action. Amen?
Carrie Stoelting and Stacie Stoelting HudzinskiSisters and founders of Unite the USA
Children are such precious gifts. As Mother Theresa said, “How can there be too many children? That is like saying there are too many flowers." Multitudes agree with us: January 20, 2023 marks the 50th March for Life in Washington, D.C.
It is the first March for Life since Roe v. Wade was overturned. And here’s a special detail to mark that occasion: Nellie Gray, the founder of the March for Life, worked tirelessly for decades to overturn Roe v. Wade. Did you know that Roe v. Wade was overturned on June 24, 2022, which would have been Nellie’s birthday? Yes, God was detailed in that timing.
Even though we celebrate the fact that Roe v. Wade is gone, the fight for life rages intensely on. Since loopholes exist in the US, approximately 700,000 abortions (murders of unborn babies!) are projected to occur in 2023. This deeply grieves our hearts. Those lives are in addition to the over 64 million unborn Americans who were murdered since Roe v. Wade. We wish to take time to remember those precious, innocent lives of the children.
This month we are featuring an article by Jeanne Mansini, who is the president of the March for Life. You will learn more details on the current battles and victories in the fight for life so that further victories occur.
Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, the battlefront moved to feature a much greater focus on the state level. Some states are attempting to advance extreme pro-death policies with the goal of infanticide. (Horrifically, infanticide means murdering the baby after birth!) In addition, the Biden Administration at the federal level is still attempting to fund abortions. So the fight for life is far from over, yet we continue in this fight while being so grateful for the distinct victory of overturning Roe v. Wade.
In summary, it’s noteworthy that people tend to call an unborn baby a “fetus” if that child is not desired. It seems to be a way to dehumanize the child. But when the child is wanted then the term “baby” is used. But a baby is a human whether he or she is born or unborn. And every baby is wanted. Even if the biological parents don’t “want” the baby we know there are many loving parents yearning for a child through adoption.
We must keep advocating for life and the valuing of children as blessings –not burdens. It is time for abortion to be unthinkable. And we must focus on the fact that there is always hope and healing in Christ even in the aftermath of abortion. Hearts that sincerely turn to Jesus can receive forgiveness, hope, and life.
Edmund Burke is credited for saying, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” It is our prayer and sincere desire to let babies live and to see further victories in the fight for all life. We all must step up and do something with prayer and loving action. Amen?
Carrie Stoelting and Stacie Stoelting HudzinskiSisters and founders of Unite the USA
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“We cannot diminish the value of one category of human life–the unborn–without diminishing the value of all human life.” ― President Ronald Reagan
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Pray for Life
"Lord, we ask You to help us defend life. Please turn hearts to know You. Please turn hearts to see the tragic truth that abortion is wrong. Lord, we know we have hope and a future thanks to You. Help those affected by abortion. Please help moms contemplating abortion to choose life and please help those moms find the pro-life support they need to deliver and bring up their babies. Children are a precious gift. We ask that You take control of all of this according to Your will. Give us wisdom, strength, and direction to defend and protect life. Jesus, we trust in You. Through Jesus Christ we pray, Amen."
Taking the Next Steps: Marching in a Post-Roe America
Here's an excellent segment of Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk. Listen to Dr. Tim Clinton visit with Jeanne Mancini about the fight for life post Roe v. Wade. We have to keep working hard to protect the unborn and all life!
Some pro-lifers have mistakenly concluded that since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court last year, there would no longer be a March for Life in Washington, D.C. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Jeanne Mancini, president of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, explains that while Roe has been reversed, the battle has just begun for the sanctity of life. Not only do the March for Life organizers want to make abortion unthinkable, but they hope to build a stronger safety net for women facing unexpected pregnancies. This includes maternity homes, pro-life pregnancy resource centers and compassion for those who are in crisis. Since some “blue states” have championed partial-birth abortions, there is obviously so much work left to be done.
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About the Author
Jeanne Mancini was appointed to the role of President of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund in the fall of 2012. In this capacity she proudly directs the small non-profit organization committed to restoring a culture of life in the United States, most notably through the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., held on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
Previously Jeanne worked with the Family Research Council (FRC), where she focused on issues related to the inherent dignity of the human person, including abortion, women’s health, and end-of-life issues. Prior to FRC Jeanne worked for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the Office of the Secretary. Her federal government experience includes global health policy, as well as domestic and international health care issues. Before working in public policy, Jeanne worked for the Catholic Church in a variety of positions involving educating on life issues, human sexuality, marriage, and family.
Jeanne has made frequent media appearances including interviews on MSNBC, CNN, FOX, ABC, CBS, and others. Jeanne’s writings have appeared in The New York Times, U.S. News and World Report, USA Today, the Washington Post and numerous others publications.
Jeanne holds an undergraduate degree in psychology from James Madison University and a Master’s degree in the theology of marriage and family from the Pope John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family. Jeanne resides in northern Virginia with her husband, David.
Jeanne has made frequent media appearances including interviews on MSNBC, CNN, FOX, ABC, CBS, and others. Jeanne’s writings have appeared in The New York Times, U.S. News and World Report, USA Today, the Washington Post and numerous others publications.
Jeanne holds an undergraduate degree in psychology from James Madison University and a Master’s degree in the theology of marriage and family from the Pope John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family. Jeanne resides in northern Virginia with her husband, David.
Why We Must Keep Marching Annually in Washington, DC
By Jeanne Mancini
With the wonderful blessing of Roe v. Wade being overturned, a goal we have marched for since 1974, some say there is no longer a need for the pro-life movement to gather for the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. The work to build a culture of life in the United States of America is far from finished, but they say we can now focus our work on advancing our cause in the states. Yes, there is an urgent need to make our voices heard in our state capitals, but we must advocate for the unborn at the federal level, as well. And this calls for our continued, unified presence in our nation’s capital.
Those who have been paying attention know that the battle at the federal level has only intensified since the historic Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision. Already, pro-abortion politicians in the House and Senate have voted in favor of the most radical expansion of abortion in American history, a bill deceptively named the Women’s Health Protection Act. If passed, this extreme bill would nullify existing pro-life state laws, prevent the passage of future state laws that protect the unborn, and force taxpayers to pay for abortions nationwide — up until birth. Going beyond Roe, it would eliminate parental-consent laws and state partial-birth abortion bans. We can’t afford to abandon the fight at the federal level now.
Neither can we leave hard-fought victories like the Hyde Amendment vulnerable to attack. Hyde is in the crosshairs of pro-abortion politicians and has been for a long time. This long-standing policy, which limits government funding for abortion on annual appropriation bills, protects taxpayers and saves lives. In fact, it has been estimated to have saved more than 2.4 million lives since its adoption in 1976 and is arguably the most impactful pro-life policy in our nation’s history. It should not be taken for granted.
Pro-abortion legislators in Congress are even unashamed about going after our pro-life pregnancy-resource centers, which stand on the front lines of our movement, saving lives every day. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and others are using the power of their office to target these life-affirming institutions that do so much good for women seeking alternatives to abortion.
Warren hasn’t been shy about her intention to “shut them down.” These organizations provide millions of dollars in free resources each year, including financial and material resources, medical services, counseling, and much more to women who need our support and encouragement to choose life. Pregnancy-resource centers have saved more than 800,000 lives since 2016 and are favored by the vast majority of Americans. Despite the many violent attacks leveled at crisis-pregnancy centers since the Dobbs decision was leaked, everything they do is driven by love for the women who walk through their doors and a deep desire to see them realize their dreams without sacrificing their children. We can’t let politicians in Washington regulate these critical institutions out of existence.
This is by no means meant to distract us from our efforts in the states. But we must realize that the fall of Roe means the battle for life must be fought on two fronts now: state and federal. We are rapidly expanding our state march program to meet this need. And the enthusiasm at the state level is high now that the people once again have a say in laws protecting the unborn of their state. This month, in fact, we saw more than 5,500 pro-life
Pennsylvanians gather in Harrisburg to attend the first state march since the Dobbs decision came down. We at the March for Life plan to be in all 50 states soon because we, more than anyone I dare say, understand the power of unified, joyful masses of pro-life marchers who, year in and year out, send a loud and clear message to legislators: Protect life!
While we celebrate the right of the people in their respective states to have a voice through their elected leaders on the issue of life for the first time in nearly 50 years, we cannot forget that it is still imperative to march in Washington, D.C., with the same dedication.
Perhaps our loftiest goal is continuing to change hearts and minds on this issue. It has been said that culture is upstream of politics, and our ultimate goal is to restore a culture of life in America.
Clearly, our work is far from over, and the war hasn’t yet been won. But that is to be expected with a cause so noble as ours. Let us never tire of seeking respect and protection for every human being and working for that day when abortion is unthinkable.
With the wonderful blessing of Roe v. Wade being overturned, a goal we have marched for since 1974, some say there is no longer a need for the pro-life movement to gather for the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. The work to build a culture of life in the United States of America is far from finished, but they say we can now focus our work on advancing our cause in the states. Yes, there is an urgent need to make our voices heard in our state capitals, but we must advocate for the unborn at the federal level, as well. And this calls for our continued, unified presence in our nation’s capital.
Those who have been paying attention know that the battle at the federal level has only intensified since the historic Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision. Already, pro-abortion politicians in the House and Senate have voted in favor of the most radical expansion of abortion in American history, a bill deceptively named the Women’s Health Protection Act. If passed, this extreme bill would nullify existing pro-life state laws, prevent the passage of future state laws that protect the unborn, and force taxpayers to pay for abortions nationwide — up until birth. Going beyond Roe, it would eliminate parental-consent laws and state partial-birth abortion bans. We can’t afford to abandon the fight at the federal level now.
Neither can we leave hard-fought victories like the Hyde Amendment vulnerable to attack. Hyde is in the crosshairs of pro-abortion politicians and has been for a long time. This long-standing policy, which limits government funding for abortion on annual appropriation bills, protects taxpayers and saves lives. In fact, it has been estimated to have saved more than 2.4 million lives since its adoption in 1976 and is arguably the most impactful pro-life policy in our nation’s history. It should not be taken for granted.
Pro-abortion legislators in Congress are even unashamed about going after our pro-life pregnancy-resource centers, which stand on the front lines of our movement, saving lives every day. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and others are using the power of their office to target these life-affirming institutions that do so much good for women seeking alternatives to abortion.
Warren hasn’t been shy about her intention to “shut them down.” These organizations provide millions of dollars in free resources each year, including financial and material resources, medical services, counseling, and much more to women who need our support and encouragement to choose life. Pregnancy-resource centers have saved more than 800,000 lives since 2016 and are favored by the vast majority of Americans. Despite the many violent attacks leveled at crisis-pregnancy centers since the Dobbs decision was leaked, everything they do is driven by love for the women who walk through their doors and a deep desire to see them realize their dreams without sacrificing their children. We can’t let politicians in Washington regulate these critical institutions out of existence.
This is by no means meant to distract us from our efforts in the states. But we must realize that the fall of Roe means the battle for life must be fought on two fronts now: state and federal. We are rapidly expanding our state march program to meet this need. And the enthusiasm at the state level is high now that the people once again have a say in laws protecting the unborn of their state. This month, in fact, we saw more than 5,500 pro-life
Pennsylvanians gather in Harrisburg to attend the first state march since the Dobbs decision came down. We at the March for Life plan to be in all 50 states soon because we, more than anyone I dare say, understand the power of unified, joyful masses of pro-life marchers who, year in and year out, send a loud and clear message to legislators: Protect life!
While we celebrate the right of the people in their respective states to have a voice through their elected leaders on the issue of life for the first time in nearly 50 years, we cannot forget that it is still imperative to march in Washington, D.C., with the same dedication.
Perhaps our loftiest goal is continuing to change hearts and minds on this issue. It has been said that culture is upstream of politics, and our ultimate goal is to restore a culture of life in America.
Clearly, our work is far from over, and the war hasn’t yet been won. But that is to be expected with a cause so noble as ours. Let us never tire of seeking respect and protection for every human being and working for that day when abortion is unthinkable.