What is the anti-abortion movement?
Q: What is the anti-abortion movement?
A: The anti-abortion movement is a group of people who believe that human life begins at conception and that the life of unborn children should be protected, so they oppose abortion in some or all cases. They are also referred to as pro-life.
Q: When did the anti-abortion movement start?
A: The anti-abortion movement started in the early 1970s in the United States, following the introduction of oral contraception pills and the beginning of the sexual revolution.
Q: Who is associated with pro-choice beliefs?
A: Pro-choice beliefs are held by those who believe women should have a choice whether to end a pregnancy.
Q: What do pro-lifers say about abortion?
A: Pro-lifers say that abortion should be illegal, and suggest pregnant women look for alternatives such as adoption instead.
Q: How does the pro-life movement relate to politics?
A: The pro-life movement is associated with conservative politics; 66% of conservatives identified themselves as pro-life in one poll conducted in the United States.
Q: What religion is associated with this belief system?
A: The pro-life movement is also associated with Catholicism; Pope Francis has said "Every child that isn't born, but is unjustly condemned to be aborted, has the face of Jesus Christ, has the face of Lord."
Q: What do advocacy groups try to convince people about abortion?
A: Advocacy groups try to convince people that abortion is wrong.
