abortion
On abortion, Tim Kaine is a bridge to Hillary Clinton’s past
By Trevin Wax — August 8, 2016
(RNS) On abortion, Hillary Clinton and her running mate Tim Kaine, have flown to different wings within the “pro-choice” camp.
Knights of Columbus head says Catholics cannot vote for abortion advocates
By David Gibson — August 2, 2016
(RNS) Carl Anderson, a former Republican official and head of the influential Catholic society, told some 100 bishops: “It is time to stop creating excuses for voting for pro-abortion politicians.”
Euphemisms abound in the Democratic platform on abortion
By Trevin Wax — August 1, 2016
(RNS) The DNC is far out of the mainstream on abortion regulation.
Two conventions, two nominees and a whole new culture war
By David Gibson — July 29, 2016
PHILADELPHIA (RNS) It’s officially Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump for president. But just as notable is the fact that Democrats have now taken over the language of faith and morals from the GOP.
Can Clinton-Kaine bring Catholic voters back to the Democrats?
By David Gibson — July 28, 2016
PHILADELPHIA (RNS) Catholics are a swing vote and a big enough chunk of the electorate that they can pick the winner. “There is no Catholic vote -- and it’s important,” said the Catholic pundit E.J. Dionne.
Charges dropped against anti-abortion activists for Texas video
By RNS staff — July 27, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas — Harris County District Attorney Devon Anderson said in a statement Tuesday (July 26) that her office was limited in what it can investigate under Texas law due to procedural matters with the grand jury process.
DNC platform: Plenty for religious progressives to love
By Kimberly Winston — July 25, 2016
(RNS) Democrats are calling it the most progressive platform in party history.
Why NARAL’s new video is ethically vapid
By Jacob Lupfer — July 21, 2016
(RNS) Unable to abide any consideration of the fetus at all, NARAL portrays abortion as an easy fix for women who do not wish to “incubate a person.”
Should Christians wish Peter Singer a happy birthday?
By Charles C. Camosy — July 6, 2016
(RNS) Here are three reasons traditional Christians should carefully and prayerfully engage Singer’s work with an open mind.
South African cardinal calls US abortion rate ‘a genocide’ for blacks
By David Gibson — July 5, 2016
(RNS) Cardinal Wilfrid Napier, who rejected calls for the Catholic Church to apologize to gay people, tweeted about the number of abortions in the U.S. and added: “Isn't this something we should be apologizing for?”
6 life and death questions for ethicist Arthur Caplan
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — June 30, 2016
(RNS) Bioethicist Arthur Caplan looks at the moral quandaries posed by Zika and the Olympics, the right-to-die law in California and more headliner issues.
How some abortion opponents get ‘pro-life’ radically right
By Marcia Pally — June 28, 2016
(RNS) Reducing abortion as much as possible is a universal goal with broad consensus about how to achieve it.
Supreme Court strikes down abortion restrictions
By Richard Wolf — June 27, 2016
WASHINGTON — The ruling could have an impact beyond the Lone Star State by prompting legislatures and courts to reconsider other limits on abortion.
Russell Moore’s controversial LGBT comments at Justice Conference: Hateful or helpful?
By Jonathan Merritt — June 13, 2016
Moore was asked to speak on an ethic of life, but diverted his talk midway to offer withering statements on homosexuality.
