The current Fundamentalist equation of the term pro-life with opposing abortion neglects the fact that the term "pro-life" means more than just opposing abortion, it also includes doing and supporting what is necessary to protect and maintain life. Therefore, the pro-life tent should be expanded to include those who support social and environmental programs as well as those who oppose war. At the same time, we all need to look at ourselves to see ...

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The current Fundamentalist equation of the term pro-life with opposing abortion neglects the fact that the term "pro-life" means more than just opposing abortion, it also includes doing and supporting what is necessary to protect and maintain life. Therefore, the pro-life tent should be expanded to include those who support social and environmental programs as well as those who oppose war. At the same time, we all need to look at ourselves to see where we are not consistent in being pro-life.

Authors Bio:
Curt Day is a religious flaming fundamentalist and a political extreme moderate. Curt's blogs are at http://flamingfundamentalist.blogspot.com/ and http://violenceorsurvival.blogspot.com/