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Robert Towns, Th.D.
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Date Posted: 07:31:00 01/25/05 Tue
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In reply to:
Robert Towns, Th.D.
's message, "The United Methodist church's view on abortion" on 07:21:59 01/25/05 Tue
"Reproductive Rights
God has given us life, and life is sacred and good. God has also given us the responsibility to make decisions which reflect a reverence for life in circumstances when conflicting realities are present. Jesus affirmed women as full partners in the faith, capable of making decisions that affect their lives.
If the full range of options available to women concerning reproductive health are compromised, then women’s moral agency and ability to make decisions consistent with their faith are compromised. Furthermore, poor
women should have equal access to
full reproductive health services, including
abortion
and information on family planning.
The United Church of Christ has affirmed and re-affirmed since 1971 that access to safe and legal abortion is consistent with a woman’s right to follow the dictates of her own faith and beliefs in determining when and if she should have children, and has supported comprehensive sexuality education as one measure to prevent unwanted or unplanned pregnancies. (General Synods VIII, IX, XI, XII, XIII, XVI, XVII, and XVIII) "
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