Thus, religious freedom means reproductive freedom. Let us be clear, religion does not agree on the moral considerations surrounding abortion and the value of one life over another. No government committed to human rights and democracy can privilege the teachings of one religion over another. Lawmakers using religion to justify removal of rights to access health care of any kind, constitutes theocratic tyranny. Denying someone the right to exercise their divinely-given moral agency and bodily autonomy, and to make decisions about their family and future is a violation of both human rights and religious freedom. State of Idaho case, we wish to make it clear that religion does not speak with one voice on this issue. We are committed to providing guidance, care, and the support of our traditions founded in unconditional love.Īs the Idaho Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments in the Planned Parenthood Greater Northwest v. We all individually take seriously our moral obligation and pastoral responsibility to support those who find themselves facing life-altering decisions that are fraught with judgment and shame. We represent a diversity of faith traditions – some of which have been on the forefront of protecting the sacred right of choice and individual conscience for longer than this has been a legal issue in our country. Andrew KuklaĪs Idaho faith leaders, dedicated to compassion, equity and justice for all people, we strongly condemn Idaho’s abortion ban, decimating individual freedoms over one’s own body and health care rights.
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