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Student Group of the Month: Students for Life
By Seth Levey
The protection of human life, be it young or old, is a cornerstone of Students for Life’s mission. Each Wednesday, Students for Life meets to discuss issues ranging from euthanasia to stem cell research. But while discussion and education are important to the group, what the organization wants most of all is to, “expose the truth about abortion,” according to club President Amy Green. One merely has to attend a meeting to realize how serious members of SFL are about achieving their goals.
Green says the organization believes that fighting abortion is, “not just about [the effects of abortion on] the unborn child.” Green says that publicizing the detrimental effects that abortion can have on the health of the mother is a priority for the group.
Concordantly, Students for Life has have been diversifying diversified (This word isn’t the best choice. Changed would simply do, or varied.has modified the way that it it they sends out this message. Green “We felt that our common interest in preserving human life overrides our differences. We hope to appeal to a wider audience on campus by demonstrating that the ‘typical pro-lifer’ as portrayed in the general media is in fact a misleading stereotype,” says Green.
Lately, speakers from “non-traditional” pro-life groups have come to William and Mary at the behest of Students for Life. Representatives from Feminists for Life and the Pro-Life Alliance of Gays and Lesbians were among the speakers most recently featured. The speaker from Pro-Life Alliance of Gays and Lesbians was especially interesting to attending students, and fielded many different questions from the crowd.
In addition to hosting speakers and providing information, Students for Life also requires that its members participate in activities to promote the pro-life movement. One such activity—the Pregnancy Resources Forum—will be held on October 26th. The forum is an opportunity for students to become educated about the options and support provided for pregnant women in the College area. The organization believes the knowledge that there is medical care, emotional support, and housing available for the newly pregnant can be a large factor in a woman’s decision to keep her child. Members of Students for Life also volunteer at the Catholic Charities Crisis Pregnancy Center on Jamestown Road., and Furthermore, Green says the group is being developeddeveloping a relationship with Bethany Services Adoption Agency, as well as some secular groups.
Besides these volunteer activities and forums, the second annual Pro-Life Week—featuring a plethora of speakers and special events—will take place in February of 2006. Pro-Life Week will be yet another series of events including lectures and other special events.
Students for Life meets every Wednesday at 8 PM, usually in Blair 229. Events and seminars are scheduled frequently, and each meeting, according to Green, provides an opportunity for students to learn something more about the pro-Life movement. If you would like more information please visit their website at http://www.people.wm.edu/~sflife/.
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The protection of human life, be it young or old, is a cornerstone of Students for Life’s mission. Each Wednesday, Students for Life meets to discuss issues ranging from euthanasia to stem cell research. But while discussion and education are important to the group, what the organization wants most of all is to, “expose the truth about abortion,” according to club President Amy Green. One merely has to attend a meeting to realize how serious members of SFL are about achieving their goals.
Green says the organization believes that fighting abortion is, “not just about [the effects of abortion on] the unborn child.” Green says that publicizing the detrimental effects that abortion can have on the health of the mother is a priority for the group.
Concordantly, Students for Life has have been diversifying diversified (This word isn’t the best choice. Changed would simply do, or varied.has modified the way that it it they sends out this message. Green “We felt that our common interest in preserving human life overrides our differences. We hope to appeal to a wider audience on campus by demonstrating that the ‘typical pro-lifer’ as portrayed in the general media is in fact a misleading stereotype,” says Green.
Lately, speakers from “non-traditional” pro-life groups have come to William and Mary at the behest of Students for Life. Representatives from Feminists for Life and the Pro-Life Alliance of Gays and Lesbians were among the speakers most recently featured. The speaker from Pro-Life Alliance of Gays and Lesbians was especially interesting to attending students, and fielded many different questions from the crowd.
In addition to hosting speakers and providing information, Students for Life also requires that its members participate in activities to promote the pro-life movement. One such activity—the Pregnancy Resources Forum—will be held on October 26th. The forum is an opportunity for students to become educated about the options and support provided for pregnant women in the College area. The organization believes the knowledge that there is medical care, emotional support, and housing available for the newly pregnant can be a large factor in a woman’s decision to keep her child. Members of Students for Life also volunteer at the Catholic Charities Crisis Pregnancy Center on Jamestown Road., and Furthermore, Green says the group is being developeddeveloping a relationship with Bethany Services Adoption Agency, as well as some secular groups.
Besides these volunteer activities and forums, the second annual Pro-Life Week—featuring a plethora of speakers and special events—will take place in February of 2006. Pro-Life Week will be yet another series of events including lectures and other special events.
Students for Life meets every Wednesday at 8 PM, usually in Blair 229. Events and seminars are scheduled frequently, and each meeting, according to Green, provides an opportunity for students to learn something more about the pro-Life movement. If you would like more information please visit their website at http://www.people.wm.edu/~sflife/.
Want to write features for The Virginia Informer? E-mail vainfo@wm.edu for details!
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