Serious medical emergencies have been reported at a Planned Parenthood location in California. The way these have been handled by staff shows Planned Parenthood's priority of reputation over patient health & safety. consistent-life.org/blog/index.p...

On the second anniversary of the October 7 attack on Israeli civilians and amid the ongoing violence in Gaza, two rabbis offer a prayer for peace and for the ability to see each other's humanity and suffering. truah.org/resources/a-...

On this International Day of Nonviolence, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres calls all people to find in nonviolent action "the power to resist injustice without hatred; confront oppression without cruelty; and build peace through dignity, not domination." www.un.org/en/observanc...

Today on International Translation Day, we share this reflection on the meaning of nonviolence and the word's Sanskrit roots. www.mettacenter.org/what-is-nonv...

We signed onto a Joint Letter for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, which was presented to the United Nations yesterday. Dive deeper into this initiative in this week's Peace & Life Connections. www.consistentlifenetwork.org/single-post/...

Sometimes it's not enough to call out a violation of human rights. It needs to be shown. This week's blog post explores the striking effect of using victim imagery in the abortion debate. consistent-life.org/blog/index.p...

This week's blog post explores the challenges of using the word "choice" in the abortion debate, especially when broadly applying it toward people's beliefs about the issue. consistent-life.org/blog/index.p...

The U.S. military's second deadly strike on a Venezuelan boat in international waters is raising serious questions about military aggression and extrajudicial killing. time.com/7317506/us-v...

Autumn is just around the corner. This year, it's jam-packed with CLE events near you! Find out the details in this week's Peace & Life Connections. www.consistentlifenetwork.org/single-post/...

Did you miss last week's Peace & Life Connections? Catch up on our coverage of the Vigil to End the Nuclear Danger, updates to Problems at Planned Parenthood, and more! www.consistentlifenetwork.org/single-post/...

Proponents claim that "abortion helps women". However, the causes that pressure people to choose abortion go ignored, including by abortion providers. Read about real cases of this in this week's blog post. consistent-life.org/blog/index.p...

Our Vigil to End the Nuclear Danger gathered people from many walks of life, perspectives, and groups to stand up for peace. Read some of the perspectives shared in this week's blog. consistent-life.org/blog/index.p...

Pics from this weekend's Vigil to End the Nuclear Danger! Thank you to everyone who joined us. May we continue to work toward the end of the nuclear threat - and the dawn of peace - together! Photo credits: Maria Oswalt (1, 2,), Bill Samuel (3)

Today is the 80th anniversary of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima, Japan. As we remember these tragedies, we examine where the threat of nuclear weapons stands today, and how we can save lives from them. consistent-life.org/blog/index.p...

Next weekend is our quarterly Vigil to End the Nuclear Danger. In a special way, we are remembering the 80th anniversary of the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. Want to join us? Find out more in this week's Peace & Life Connections. www.consistentlifenetwork.org/single-post/...

How do we pass on the consistent life ethic to our kids? This week's blog offers a practical guide (and resources!) for parents, teachers, and youth-serving people on raising the next generation of CLE advocates. consistent-life.org/blog/index.p...

Taking part in any social cause comes with its own problems. But what if these problems could be chances for growth? Read about these opportunities in this week's blog. consistent-life.org/blog/index.p...

Did you know we have a podcast? Or that we have curated CLE resources for kids and teens? Find out more through this week's Peace & Life Connections! www.consistentlifenetwork.org/single-post/...

Our Board deconstructed Vance's use of "ordo amoris" to the immigration issue. Is it a sensible conclusion, or misappropriation? Read more in this week's blog post. consistent-life.org/blog/index.p...

Israel and the United States are pushing the threat of war against Iran, positing a "regime change" for the country. Regardless of outcome, war would be catastrophic for all nations involved. Read John Whitehead's assessment in this week's blog. consistent-life.org/blog/index.p...

Happy Dobbs Day! Thousands of children are alive today thanks to the US Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade in 2022. That's something to celebrate! 🥳 #DobbsDay #ProLife #ConsistentLifeEthic #SCOTUS

What is the real impact of US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites? "While the attacks have likely inflicted significant damage on critical nuclear facilities in the short term, their ultimate success in halting Iran’s nuclear program is far from assured." Read more from Herbert Lin. ⬇️

The attempted "intervention" by the United States in bombing Iran adds to an already-deadly situation. Read more about the risks this poses to well-being at home & abroad in this week's blog. consistent-life.org/blog/index.p...

Good news: the American Medical Association (AMA) reaffirmed their stance against euthanasia! Read this and more positive updates in this week's Peace & Life Connections. www.consistentlifenetwork.org/single-post/...

Relax and grab your bowl of popcorn for the next marathon of consistent life ethic movies! Find out which ones made the list in this week's blog post. consistent-life.org/blog/index.p...

FOUR executions are scheduled for this week in the U.S.! Take a few moments to save four lives and help #EndTheDeathPenalty. Use the contact information listed to call the Governors, and sign the petitions here: deathpenaltyaction.org/take-action/... Info: @deathpenaltyaction.bsky.social

Quakers consider issues and ideas through "Queries": gatherings in which members use a set list of questions as a guide for their discussion. Using this framework, Rachel MacNair developed Queries regarding abortion. Delve deeper in this week's blog post. consistent-life.org/blog/index.p...

Looking for your next movie night flick? We've got some films that show how people can cross divides to recognize the humanity in each other. Read more about them in this week's blog post. consistent-life.org/blog/index.p...

Looking for life-affirming events to attend? This week's edition of Peace & Life Connections has got you covered! Find the details and more here: www.consistentlifenetwork.org/single-post/... Photo credits: @rehumanizeintl.bsky.social

The Democratic Party's stance on abortion has only wounded its cause over time. Find some observations about this issue in this week's blog. consistent-life.org/blog/index.p...

A common argument is that the pre-born aren't deserving of rights because they have not yet "reached their potential". This week's blog dives into why this is dehumanizing, not only to the pre-born, but to humanity at large. Read it now. consistent-life.org/blog/index.p...

Has support improved for babies and their families in U.S. states that have banned abortion? Find out in this week's Peace & Life Connections! www.consistentlifenetwork.org/single-post/...

Too often, prejudice and impatience lead to convicting innocent people. What happens to them - and society - when the death penalty is invoked? And how does this affect the idea that allowing the death penalty deters crime? Dive deeper in this week's blog post. consistent-life.org/blog/index.p...

This week's blog post unpacks some potential strategies for advocating against nuclear weapons, which can also be applied to other areas of CLE activism. Read more about it here: consistent-life.org/blog/index.p...

Cries for peace and justice were among the many voices at last week's Hands Off protests across the U.S. Read about our encounter with these and more in this week's Peace & Life Connections. www.consistentlifenetwork.org/single-post/...

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