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CRCC on Religion and Reproductive Rights After the Overturning of Roe v Wade<\/h1>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n By<\/span>CRCC Staff<\/strong>\n \n July 11, 2022<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Discussions about reproductive rights continue to circulate in the religious community after the Supreme Court\u2019s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. CRCC\u2019s Rev. Dr. Najuma Smith-Pollard<\/a> and Richard Flory<\/a> have been interviewed by multiple news outlets about the issue of religion and reproductive rights.<\/p>\n

In NPR Politics<\/a>, Smith-Pollard noted that she is from California, where abortion will remain legal after the ruling, setting the state up to serve as a potential safe haven for vulnerable women:<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know California would be a safe place for women to come. So creating that network, that’s one of those next steps – creating a network for women where women can go for safe abortion, safe procedures, so they’re not at greater harm and greater risk.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

KPCC<\/a> interviewed Smith-Pollard about how pastors are handling Roe v. Wade\u2019s reversal, especially when presiding over divided congregations.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think it\u2019s wise, as clergy, to take time and not to jump to any particular conclusions. There are still people in shock, some people are very angry, some people are celebratory, but they\u2019re grappling, weighing all of the concerns. This decision brings a lot of inequity, and a lot of congregations\u2019 leaders are also looking at the additional inequity that the overturn could bring.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Smith-Pollard also wrote an op-ed in BET news<\/a>, arguing that she supports reproductive rights as an expression of her faith, not in spite of it.<\/p>\n

Religion News Service<\/a> quoted Richard Flory on how Californian Catholic groups are fighting back against the state\u2019s efforts to expand abortion rights after the ruling.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey thrive on opposition \u2026 that people are against them for their beliefs,\u201d Flory said. \u201cEven though they made this huge victory, they\u2019re not framing it as a victory.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Photo Credit: Ted Eytan \/ Flickr (Creative Commons 2.0)<\/a><\/p>\n

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