South Carolina Rally for Equal Protection Recap
Abolish Abortion South Carolina hosted a Rally for Equal Protection on Saturday, February 25th in support of HB3549, which, unfortunately, has yet to be given a hearing. Speakers included Representative Rob Harris, Matt Brock, Bradley Pierce, and Jeff Durbin. The livestream of the event can be found here and an article about HB3549 from local news station WFMB here.
Abolitionists Rising Conference Recap (Part 1)
The Abolitionists Rising Conference is currently being held in Wichita, KS. Each day has included activism and education for attendees.
Speakers for the event have included Dusty Deevers, Brett Baggett, Jon Speed, Wesley Russell, Matt Kenitzer, Blake Gideon, Russell Hunter, Ron Kronz, Bradley Pierce, David Buboltz, Kevan Myers, James Silberman, and Josh Eaton.
A full recap will be given in next week’s Abolition News.
AbolitionistsRisisng.com Officially Launches
The much anticipated AbolitionistsRising.com launched this week in tandem with the Abolitionists Rising Conference. According to their website, Abolitionists Rising “exists to spread abolitionist ideas and support abolitionist organizations, projects, and legislation. Our goals are the abolition of abortion, the repentance of the nation, and the glorification of God.”
The website also includes a petition to the federal government abolitionists can sign demanding equal protection for our pre-born neighbors. Another feature of the website is a directory of abolition organizations by state to help abolitionists connect with like minded Christians near them. For an organization to be listed, they must affirm the Norman Statement.
The Norman Statement Defining Abolitionism
According to AbolitionistsRising.com, the Norman Statement is a summary of the theological and strategic distinctives of the Abolitionist Movement. The statement also serves to provide ideological unity to the Abolitionist Movement and its associated organizations. You can view and sign the Norman Statement here.
Abolition Headlines
Apologia Church Elder, Jeff Durbin, preached a sermon on Sunday titled “You Shall Not Pervert Justice” concerning our pre-born neighbors.
The Wichita Eagle posted an article on Friday in regards to the Abolitionists Rising Conference titled “About That Bloody Fetus Picture You Found on Your Car…“.
The Standing for Freedom Center published an article from Abolitionist’s Reagan Scott titled “Abortion and Slavery: The Same Evil for Different Times in History“.
The Foundation to Abolish Abortion released an ministry update video titled “A Voice for Equal Protection” concerning bills of abolition in various states.
Kansas and Missouri Bill Updates
Kansas – HB2181 is being stalled in committee. House leadership must now refer bill to Federal and State Affairs Committee if it is to be heard.
Missouri – SB356 is currently waiting to be given a hearing. Abolitionists are asked to call 573-751-1492 and ask that Senator Mary Elizabeth Coleman give SB356 a hearing before the March 8th deadline. Prior to being elected, Senator Coleman said she would support SB356.
Abolitionists In Need
Abolitionist Kristine Hunsley lost her battle with endometrial cancer this week😔. A GoFundMe has been set up to assist with funeral expenses. Please donate if you are able.
Upcoming Events
3/29 – Kansas Abolish Abortion Day at the Capitol in Topeka at 10:00 local time.
4/13-15 – Abolishing Abortion in Texas Conference and Mission
