progressive religious voices
We shouldn’t be surprised when LifeSiteNews takes offense to a nun who claims that social and economic justice, including affordable health care, are part of God’s vision.
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NYU study examines young women's understanding of EC; ultrasound bill moves forward in Nebraska, and maybe in Florida; reproductive health care a concern of the clergy.
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While some religious groups do oppose rescinding the conscience rule, many support it because of their concern that it could be harmful to health care and counter-productive to efforts to reduce unintended pregnancies.
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Rather than elevating science above all when rescinding the stem cell funding ban, Obama was clear that using stem cells from existing embryos that are slated to be destroyed is consistent with respect for human life.
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By Kate Ott, Religious Institute for Sexual Morality, Justice and Healing February 16, 2009 - 8:00am
"Addressing teen pregnancy" does not automatically translate into effective strategies to reduce teen pregnancy. Young women and men need comprehensive sexuality education and contraception.
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Bargaining away expanded Medicaid eligibility for 2.3 million additional poor and low-income uninsured women put political expedience before empathy and sound fiscal policy.
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By Kate Ott, Religious Institute for Sexual Morality, Justice and Healing January 26, 2009 - 8:00am
A new anti-choice ad uses President Obama's life story to vilify women and men struggling to make a decision about an unwanted pregnancy.
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Rick Warren has never been as far from traditional Religious Right leaders as his carefully cultivated public personality would suggest.
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By Cristina Page, Moderator, OnCommonGround November 19, 2008 - 8:00am
The surge of Evangelical support for Obama reflects stunning changes among voters who have traditionally voted for the most right-wing of Republicans. Are these culture warriors laying down their swords?
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Decisions about whether or when to have children are among the most sacred and monumental that people consider in their life. A coalition of religious groups call on President-Elect Obama to make reproductive health a priority.
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