In Cresaptown, Maryland, religious leaders gathered at an abortion clinic to bless the staff, countering the dominant narrative that all religious voices oppose abortion. Historically, since the Roe v. Wade decision, abortion clinics have faced significant violence and harassment. Following the overturning of Roe in 2022, there is growing concern about escalating anti-abortion activism, particularly influenced by certain political figures. However, a majority of faith communities in the U.S. support legal abortion, highlighting a complex landscape where many religious individuals advocate for women’s rights and clinic safety.
They were not there to protest the Women's Health Center of Maryland. In fact, they were there for a very different type of clinic action-a blessing for the providers and staff.
Too often religious leaders show up at abortion clinics to protest and harass the patients and staff. Beginning in the 1980s, violent and extreme clinic harassment instilled fear in abortion clinic staff.
Since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, anti-abortion activists have redoubled their efforts to intimidate clinic workers and people seeking abortions.
The majority of people of faith in the United States support abortion being legal. There is a long history of religious leaders and people of faith advocating for abortion rights.
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