Anti-abortion activists prepare for battle in Ireland

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The issue pitches Ireland’s Catholic conservatives against a younger secular generation at a time when the church’s grip on society is weakening and the European Union, of which Ireland is a member, is demanding a review of its laws.
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But the active involvement of not just the Catholic church but also the international anti-abortion movement, which often cites Ireland as the jewel in its crown, means the country could become a battleground for a global fight.
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“It’s nearly as if Ireland is the last bastion within Europe, this is the final frontier, this has to be protected,” said Kathleen Lynch, the Irish republic’s junior minister for disability, equality and mental health.
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“I’m not certain we should equally be used by others, to avenge something that they couldn’t withstand in their own countries.”
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reuters.com/article/2012/10/04/us-ireland-abortion-idUSBRE8930P420121004

I am not sure that “avenge” is the correct word. “Defend” is closer to the truth, I think.

I wonder how the tactics of the “international anti-abortion movement” (which I assume means North American pro-life organizations) will be received. As I recall, in Britain there was some degree of astonishment and disapproval. (But my memory is sketchy)
 
Why, even here at CAF, are we called “anti-abortion” rather than the much more accurate “pro-life”?
 
boldlygo said:
Why, even here at CAF, are we called “anti-abortion” rather than the much more accurate “pro-life”?
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The rules of the World News and Catholic News forums is that we must include a current news article whenever we start a thread. The title of the thread must match the healdine of the news article.

Sometimes, as in this case, the headline can be a bit grating when citing a secular news source.
 
“A week later more than 1,000 people responded with a “March for Choice” outside government offices”

Wow, what a lie… The Irish police estimated it was around 500. :rolleyes:
 
Youth Defence, a pro-life organisation holds “Rallies for Life” and many other pro life events. There are NOT in any definition a small group, and always outnumber the amount of pro-choice protesters who show up.

The youth might be more liberal, but becoming pro-choice and abandoning the faith is completely contrary to the Irish culture and heritage. It’s just the opposite of what Ireland is. Ireland is a Catholic country.
 
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Youth Defence, a pro-life organisation holds “Rallies for Life” and many other pro life events. There are NOT in any definition a small group, and always outnumber the amount of pro-choice protesters who show up.

The youth might be more liberal, but becoming pro-choice and abandoning the faith is completely contrary to the Irish culture and heritage. It’s just the opposite of what Ireland is. Ireland is a Catholic country.
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Most of the people in YD are young. 🙂
 
This abortion issue has become an issue when it shouldn’t be anyway. Abortion is wrong a baby shouldn’t be murdered for the mother’s benefits. Save the child! I pray for Ireland! Also who is going to that ObamaCare/Pro Life march next weekend in Washington DC? I am.
 
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