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Religion & Choice
MORCRC.ORG Phone 314 531 5010 Fax 314 531 5014 462 N. Taylor, Ste. 102 St. Louis, MO 63108 |
Of course you can be religious and pro-choice!! Faith is the backbone of every movement for human rights and social justice. Faith allowed here. Women must be free to make decisions about childbearing according to their own faith and conscience. While our members do not always agree about such theological issues as the moment of "ensoulment" or the times when abortion is the appropriate ethical choice, we do all agree that government has no place in these complex and private moral decisions. We trust women to know what is best for themselves and their families. We Proclaim Our Faith Aloud!
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As the national multi-faith alliance dedicated to ensuring reproductive freedom, the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice helps individuals and groups to learn about the spiritual and theological dimensions of human sexuality and choice. We provide a variety of resources for those who want to understand and advocate for reproductive justice on religious grounds.
"The rights of women to act
as moral agents in control of their own bodies is at the heart
of any assertion that all people are made in the image of God.
Women were important to Jesus, and in the early Christian
Church where they were valued as co-equals. The protection of
reproductive rights is one way that we honor these important
faith values." ---The Rev. Dr. Brian Q. Newcomb,
member since 2001
Our members are welcome to access our
lending library filled with excellent books, journals, videos, and
DVDs. These may be used for research, private interest, or
group discussions. Click on the appropriate link for a
complete list and then call us with your requests or questions. The following links will take you to printable theological resources. Religious Essays
Respecting the Moral Agency of Women
Is the Fetus a Person? The Bible's View
Personhood, The Bible, and The Abortion
Debate
Religious Liberty: A Heritage at Stake
How Good Women Make Wise Choices
Abortion: Perspectives from Jewish Traditions
The Really Good News: What the Bible Says About Sex
Abortion: A Christian Ethical Perspective
Considering Abortion? Clarifying What You Believe
The Continuum
of Choice in Sanatana Dharma
From Infertility to Spiritual Abundance
Sexuality as a Locus of Spirituality
Human Stem Cells: Research and Respect
Freedom, Responsibilty, and Reproductive Choice: A Pagan View
Islamic
Tradition and Reproductive Choice
The Dangers of Extending Legal Personhood to Fetal Life
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