Secular Pro-Life

The first stage of the human organism's life cycle is the zygote. That's not belief, that's biology.

Welcome - Secular Pro-Life "I still found that I firmly believed in the rights of unborn children, despite my lack of belief in souls/afterlife."

In this month’s Ask a Pro-Life Atheist, Ashlyn K. shares why leaving her religion didn’t change her belief in the value of human life—and how she serves vulnerable families as both an adoptive and biological mom.

Read her story: https://ow.ly/E0j750XGPuV

If a pro-lifer has little disposable income and lives in a remote or rural area (assume no nearby PRCs, abortion clinics, or pro-life-related events), what are some ways he or she could still contribute to pro-life work?

"The unborn are a convenient group of people to advocate for." Bro, what's more convenient than being pro-choice? The "Doesn't affect me so not my problem!" political position isn't exactly the moral high ground.

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The right to refuse use of your body does not justify putting someone else in a position where they can't live without use of your body, and then killing them.

Survey found that most fertility specialists think the risks of polygenic embryo screening outweigh the benefits, including 77% saying they were very or extremely concerned about eugenics. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41525-025-00530-3

Destigmatizing abortion increases the cultural pressure for us to abort if we conceive our children in anything less than perfect circumstances.

Podcast recap: "It's about the babies, not your sex life" with Equal Rights Institute Here we steelman the "anti-sex" accusaion and then talk about why pro-choicers believe it and why they're wrong.

Are pro-lifers “anti-sex,” or is something else going on?

In her latest conversation with Equal Rights Institute, SPL's Monica Snyder digs into where this accusation comes from, why it persists, and what the evidence actually shows.

Blog recap + full episode here: https://ow.ly/F7z650XCK8s

If you aren't foster parents, feel free to skip complaining that pro-lifers should foster more. Spare us the faux concern. Advocating for abortions doesn't help kids in foster care. Implying they'd be better off aborted is also less than helpful.

Turnaway Study found that women who give birth after being denied abortion (1) have more financial struggles and (2) say they no longer wish they'd aborted. If you emphasize #1 and ignore #2, how seriously should we take you as an advocate for women?

We Asked, You Answered: What experiences may influence someone to identify as pro-life/pro-choice? SPL asked: "What experiences may influence someone to identify as pro-life/pro-choice?" Both sides of the abortion debate weighed in.

We asked online: What personal experiences influence someone to identify as pro-life or pro-choice?

Candid responses here: https://ow.ly/bAA850XBgJ5

"There is no dismemberment in an abortion. Ever." These are abundant sources confirming the realities of later elective abortion, yet there are many who avoid facing the grim truth.

When people claim dismemberment "never" happens in abortion, they’re contradicting medical literature and provider accounts.

Here’s what D&E procedures really involve, according to UpToDate and published research.: https://ow.ly/eQ3b50XzZ1J

You don't have to register Republican or convert to Catholicism to oppose abortion. Anyone can (and everyone should) oppose abortion.

Miscarriage is neither refusing to save someone nor purposely killing someone.

Video: My story of being sent to jail for defending life Learn more about SPL's Herb Geraghty and how he faced jail time for his activism fighting for the pro-life cause.

SPL's Herb Geraghty shares his story of being arrested for nonviolent pro-life direct action and why he hopes it moves others to defend life in their communities.
Full post and video: https://ow.ly/Qcmp50Xz25e

Women's rights and fetal rights are human rights.

TikTok - Secular Pro-Life Herb's story

New Video: "Today was supposed to be my release date from federal prison..."

Hear Herb Geraghty's story of being incarcerated for nonviolent pro-life direct action. Get inspired to defend the unborn however you are able.

https://www.tiktok.com/@secular_pro_life/video/7577032087522364703

Recap: Table Manners for Tough Topics Herb and Monica discuss strategies for handling heated moments at family gatherings with grace and good boundaries.

Recently SPL's Herb Geraghty and Monica Snyder livestreamed a discussion about how to navigate abortion discussions with friends or family during the holidays. Access the replay here: https://ow.ly/cbXy50Xy65K

Telling people you're pro-life is a form of activism While it may not feel like activism, some of the most meaningful change can occur by simply telling people you're pro-life.

You don’t need to lead a campaign to make a difference.

Simply being honest about your pro-life beliefs—especially in secular or progressive spaces—is a type of activism. https://ow.ly/9m6w50XwPa9

LIVESTREAM: Table Manners for Tough Topics: Monday, November 24 at 4:30p CT / 5:30p ET. Can’t make it live? No problem. Everyone who registers will get an email with the replay link.

Registration and details: https://ow.ly/PO5Y50Xvafx

“How am I supposed to talk about abortion with my family over the holidays?”

Well, we have some thoughts on that! If you want to be able to discuss abortion without spoiling the meal (or the relationship), this livestream is for you.

Register here: https://ow.ly/3kL650XvJPY

Recap: Save the Storks Flyway Conference Save the Storks had invited me to train an exclusive group of Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) Executive Directors.

The old pro-life playbook needs an update. SPL's Monica Snyder just trained PRC leaders on Building Bridges—specifically how to connect with non-religious women using data, not dogma.

Full recap on the training's effectiveness: https://ow.ly/Iqvo50Xu2yP

Stories of Prenatal Diagnosis: S. W. S.W.'s baby was at risk for various abnormalities, and found great support from her genetic counselor when seeking answers.

“My prenatal screening came back twice with ‘low fetal fraction.’ My doctors moved quickly and answered every question — but I still wish they’d explained more about what to expect."

S.W. shares what she learned and what she’d tell other parents: https://ow.ly/inAo50XsNyP

Is there a difference between (1) getting an abortion because a fetus is diagnosed with a disability and (2) devaluing the lives of born people with the same disability?

What Do Christians Have in Common with Unbelievers–If They’re Pro-Life? Herb speaks with Solid for America Magazine on why pro-life activism is more common among atheists than people assume, and why that matters.

“Faith and reason both lead to the same truth: killing innocent humans is wrong.” – SPL's Herb Geraghty on what Christians and unbelievers share in common when they’re pro-life.

Full interview: https://ow.ly/ZKuS50XrGLv

Adriana Smith's son, Chance, continues to grow As of a few weeks ago, Chance Smith had reached 8bls. His family has repeatedly expressed their love and hope for him.

Baby Chance, son of Adriana Smith, keeps growing in the NICU—8 pounds and thriving, despite all the dire predictions.

Read the update + revisit what the media got wrong: https://ow.ly/QLMM50Xqt6s

Ask a Pro-Life Atheist: C.K. "I always saw them as human beings that deserved protection and didn't understand why people think its okay to abort them."

Pro-life atheist C.K. shares how experience in labor and delivery shaped their anti-abortion beliefs.
https://ow.ly/u94n50XpiCP

One of these things is not like the others.

Rehumanize Conference Recap - Secular Pro-Life Highlights from Rehumanize Conference 2025: inspiring talks, art, and activism with a consistent life ethic focus.

Our recap of Rehumanize Conference 2025—talks, art, and activism centered on human dignity and the consistent life ethic.

https://ow.ly/TINt50XokQ9