Overcoming the Religious Stigma
of Abortion and Sexuality
WE BELIEVE:
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That the love of God induces strength, not shame.
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That families are created in many ways.
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That all persons desiring to be parents should have the right and opportunity to do so.
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That no one should be forced into pregnancy, parenthood, or narrowly defined parenting roles.
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That abortion, adoption, and parenting can all be good moral decisions.
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That the sexual experiences of consenting adults are not open to government inspection, opinion, and legislation.
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That all persons have a right to privacy.
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That all persons have a right to education and employment without discrimination based on gender, pregnancy, or sexual orientation.
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That all persons have the right to choose the life they want to live, responsibly within their community.
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That no person should ever be forced into contraception, sterilization, or abortion.
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That all young people should have access to comprehensive sex education.
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That all people should have access to reproductive and sexual health information and services.
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That sexually transmitted infections are not a result of moral failure, and the best medical information, prevention, and treatment should be available to all.
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That sex is a glorious component of the human experience, a gift of the Divine, to be expressed with respect, responsibility, and joy.
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That God's love is available in all of life's complex decisions.
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