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Women are Suing to Overturn State Abortion Bans
They claim the bans violate their ability to practice their religions
There are some interesting lawsuits making their way through state court systems. A bunch of savvy women and their legal representatives are turning the tables on the religious right by claiming that abortion bans violate their freedom to practice their religions.
God, I love the irony.
How many decades have we had to listen to religious fanatics insist that legalizing abortion somehow violates their religious beliefs?
No, it doesn’t. Legalizing abortion just allows people who don’t share those beliefs to pursue appropriate healthcare.
No one is forcing anyone to violate their religious beliefs by forcing them to abort their pregnancies. And if they choose to have an abortion, we promise not to tell anyone so that they can continue the charade of being pro-life.
Honest. We understand.
Anyways, 15 lawsuits are being filed in 8 states to overturn existing abortion bans or to prevent bans from being enacted. They are being filed on behalf of women who are Jewish, Episcopalian, Buddhist, Unitarian, and members of the United Church of Christ.
