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Because of, Not In Spite of, My Faith

By Nancy Northup, Center for Reproductive Rights

October 14, 2008 - 7:00am

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It's human nature to want everyone to agree with one's religion or personal moral code. But I also accept that there will always be vast differences among religious and secular perspectives on life. And I believe that government should not help me or anyone else spread our religious beliefs.

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Learning About Sex Ed Before Learning to Read?

By Rev. Dr. Carlton W. Veazey, Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice

September 12, 2008 - 7:00am

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John McCain, a proponent of abstinence-only education programs, is at odds with 80 percent of the American public who support comprehensive sex education. He can sensationalize the issue, but the fact remains that this is an issue of public health and safety.

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Radical Shift in Black Church on Sexuality and Choice

By Rev. Dr. Carlton W. Veazey, Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice

July 15, 2008 - 7:00am

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The Black Church is undergoing a radical change. In place of the silence, our youth and adults are now affirming God's gift of sexuality and seeking the wisdom to live responsibly as spiritual and sexual beings.

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Purity Ball vs. Hill Visit: Which Is More Effective?

By Emily Goodstein, Spiritual Youth for Reproductive Freedom

January 15, 2008 - 8:31am

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Spiritual Youth for Reproductive Freedom's lobby day was a significantly more effective way to educate young adults about sex education than a purity ball. We had a chance to talk about the life affirming gifts of sex and sexuality, and nobody wore white patent leather shoes.


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