I agree with this post about how if we want to impact the culture and change the way people think, we have to meet them where they are and force them to encounter pro-life views in the fullness of that vision. Rallies and websites(!) won’t do it. I’m big on community building, too, which, I think would by default decrease the desire for abortion (and euthanasia, while we’re at it).
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While I like the thesis of the post, I have to disagree that political activism is counter-productive. As I see it, community-building and political activism are two sides of the same coin. One seeks to change hearts and minds, the other seeks to build a just society that protects its most vulnerable. Much like the abolition of slavery in Europe and North America, the two worked hand in hand, but the political act of legislating against slave ownership probably much hastened individual moral revulsion that is now considered so obvious.
Instead of calling for less political activism, I would suggest we more clearly define the scope and goals of our various pro-life organizations. The political ones would then focus exclusively on the institutions of power in our society, especially bringing legislative protections, and the community builders could better and further develop individual connections and teaching opportunities.
I agree, Lauri. The two go hand in hand.
Healthy (by which I mean healthy living and healthy attitude), happy, community minded families who respect life go a long way towards building a community that respects life. Those families often are involved in the other ‘activist’ activities to some extent.