Washington, D.C. (23 July 2010) – American Life League vice president Jim Sedlak issued the following statement on the Pro-Life Freedom Rides scheduled to begin Friday, July 23.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Freedom Riders as they launch an exciting crusade that seeks to bring to the forefront the need to secure the equal rights of all human beings. With the blessings of God, we hope to see this effort spread across the country and into every community.
“Like their forebearers in the civil rights movement, those embarking on Freedom Rides this weekend will be taking a public stand for truth, justice and equal protection under the law.
“The pro-life movement is indeed the civil rights movement of the 21st century. More and more Americans are rising up against oppression of the weakest and most helpless among us, and taking a stand for freedom. Let this Freedom Ride across the country be a clarion call for all people of good will to join together to work for the day when America recognizes the dignity and personhood of all human beings – in particular, the preborn and other vulnerable persons.
“We call on all Americans to welcome these Freedom Riders with open arms. The time has come to recognize the personhood of all people in the town square of every city. The time has come for personhood NOW.”
American Life League was cofounded in 1979 by Judie Brown. It is the largest grassroots Catholic pro-life organization in the United States and is committed to the protection of all innocent human beings from the moment of creation to death. For more information or press inquiries, please contact Katie Walker at 540.659.4942.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
- Priests for Life: Pro-Life Freedom Rides Begin in Birmingham (23 July 2010) http://www.priestsforlife.org/action/pro-life-freedom-rides.htm
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