Andy Drozdziak
A pro-life group is encouraging people to ‘make abortion unthinkable’ by urging them to think about it.
March for Life UK is looking to build on the success of the recent march in London, attended by 7000, by organising an interactive training day, entitled ‘Time To Rethink Abortion’, to equip people to speak about abortion in a range of situations.
Isabel Vaughan-Spruce of March for Life UK, who was arrested earlier this year for praying silently outside an abortion clinic, is helping to organise the day. She explained how she wants to help those wanting to learn how to have constructive conversations on abortion.
“So often we avoid talking about abortion with those around us who have different opinions. Or, if we do pluck up the courage and initiative to enter into a conversation, it can sometimes end, rather unproductively, in a heated argument. There is another way and anyone can learn it,” Isabel told the Universe.
The event is taking place at St Dominic’s Priory in North London on Saturday 11th November.
“This exciting day was piloted in Birmingham earlier in 2023 and has since been to various locations in Scotland,” Isabel said. “Now it’s the turn of those living in the south.”
The pro-life movement is currently experiencing a pivotal moment, with controversy surrounding ‘buffer zones’ and pro-lifers such as Isabel and Adam Smith-Connor being arrested for praying silently outside abortion facilities. There is also optimism in the UK pro-life community due to the Roe v Wade decision in 2022 which overturned abortion laws in many US states.
A previous participant, Amy, highlighted the message shared on the day.
“One of the most impactful things was the message that the pro-life movement takes courage,” Amy said. “We need to take initiative to bring it up with our family and friends, and today has given me the tools to do that in a more effective way.”
Anyone interested in attending can find out more, including details of how to book, by visiting the March For Life UK website: marchforlife.co.uk