A Plea for Reproductive Freedom

A Plea for Reproductive Freedom

The Southern Baptist Convention recently voted to oppose in vitro fertilization (IVF), and Senate Republicans blocked a bill supporting IVF rights. This has prompted a call to action from faith communities who believe that using faith to restrict reproductive health services, including IVF, is an abuse of religion.

People from various faiths, such as Christians and Muslims, have shared personal stories about how IVF has helped them create families. They argue that faith and reproductive decisions are deeply personal and should not be weaponized to deny necessary medical care.

The petition urges leaders to stop using faith as a justification for restricting IVF and to protect access to this reproductive technology. It highlights that the majority of Americans, including those of different faiths, support IVF.

By signing the petition, supporters aim to counteract the efforts of a small group of Christian nationalist politicians who are attempting to limit IVF access and ensure reproductive freedom for all.

A Dialogue Poem-IVF Please

Faith guides my choices, not my chains,

Your faith is wielded to deny my care.

We cherish life, every seed, every spark,

But IVF gave us hope in the dark.

Faith’s been twisted, misused by the few,

Yet for us, it’s a miracle come true.

They vote to block, to close the gate,

Still, my family’s love isn’t up for debate.

Religion is diverse, a tapestry of views,

And in that diversity, we find truths.

We hear you, your stories of light,

And we stand firm, ready to fight.

Some claim it’s reckless, a sinful track,

But for us, it’s life, and there’s no turning back.

With every signature, a voice is heard,

Together, we form a powerful word.

We can't let faith be a weapon of strife,

We need the freedom to choose our life.

Join us now, let’s make it clear,

IVF is a right, let’s keep it near.

Petition:

https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/faith-communities-for-ivf-and-reproductive-freedom?source=rawlink&utm_source=rawlink&share=3d3ba9ea-ef67-4764-9caf-c3e18f097227

APA Citation

MoveOn. (2024, June 17). Will you sign the petition to join faith communities urging Congress to support in vitro fertilization (IVF) and reproductive freedom? Retrieved from https://act.moveon.org/go/194000