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The weekly series, hosted by the Rev. Lee Catoe, a Presbyterian minister and Editor of Unbound, sprang from the need to change “the narrative of Christianity in this country and possibly around the world — a narrative co-opted by Christian nationalism and right-wing Christianity,” he said. “I think progressive Christians, mainline Christians, and the ‘religious left’ have got to begin taking seriously the ways in which these co-opted narratives have both hurt people and hurt the message of Christ.”
Episodes drop each Monday on Unbound’s YouTube channel and center on a particular issue or theological concept while also providing scriptural insight, guest commentary and resources.
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A variety of interesting guests, including reproductive justice advocate Constance Dunlap and Presbyterian minister and social worker the Rev. Brooke Scott, have appeared on the series so far, and Catoe encourages everyone to view past episodes and subscribe.
Planned Parenthood chief medical officer Dr. Colleen McNicholas talks with Rachel Maddow about how state abortion bans are forcing women in medical need to endure potentially life-threatening suffering. MSNBC
MSNBC’s Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber, The Nation’s Joan Walsh and New York Times reporter Linda Greenhouse, to discuss the Dobbs decision and its impact on SCOTUS legitimacy. MSNBC
Reproductive Rights Sunday
Sermon by Rev. Dr. Caleb J. Lines
Watch Rev. Dr. Caleb J. Lines for the highlights from his Sunday service on Reproductive Rights on June 26th, 2022! READ ON ...
“Anti-Choice is Anti-Christian”
Sermon by Rev. Mark Sandlin
Watch Rev. Mark Sandlin, Presbyterian Church of the Covenant on his June 26, 2022, sermon on Abortion Rights. READ ON ...
Show the world that your are not mutually exclusive: you can love both Jesus and Reproductive Rights. You can be a Christian and believe in choice. Many doctors, ob's, nurses and others that help with reproductive issues are people of deep faith.
Yes! Magazine shared a number of informative, important, motivating articles pre- and post- Supreme Court ruling on Roe, including: After Roe v. Wade: Rage and Resistance by Sunnivie Brydum & Sonali Kolhatkar
"...It is time for our progressive churches to declare ourselves publicly as “Choice Sanctuaries” – where we actively support each other in exercising our sacred human right to reproductive freedom."
After a leaked draft Supreme Court opinion signaled the court’s intention to overturn the landmark decision in Roe v. Wade, advocates for reproductive justice took to the streets in cities nationwide.
A pro-choice activist protests during a rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in response to the leaked Supreme Court draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
While roughly one in four individuals capable of being pregnant have an abortion by 45, many are left to process the experience alone. Reproductive justice advocates say that challenging stigma, centering equity, and demonstrating unconditional kindness are vital to providing inclusive care.
It's long overdue for the American public to recognize the diversity of religious positions in the abortion debate in this country — and for our courts to honor them.
By Zahra Ayubi, associate professor of religion at Dartmouth College, Rebecca Todd Peters, professor of religious studies at Elon University, and Michal Raucher, assistant professor of Jewish studies at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
A Conversation about Faith & Abortion: Seeking Middle Ground: The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas recently hosted a forum on faith and abortion. Rev. Adam Hamilton, senior pastor, moderated a discussion featuring female panelists, including medical professionals, a legal scholar, a judge, and a former Kansas legislator. This was a fascinating conversation and could be a good tool to spark respectful conversation within your church. Watch panel (starts just after the 33-minute mark)
The weekly series, hosted by the Rev. Lee Catoe, a Presbyterian minister and Editor of Unbound, sprang from the need to change “the narrative of Christianity in this country and possibly around the world — a narrative co-opted by Christian nationalism and right-wing Christianity,” he said. “I think progressive Christians, mainline Christians, and the ‘religious left’ have got to begin taking seriously the ways in which these co-opted narratives have both hurt people and hurt the message of Christ.” 
Perspective by Ria Tabacco Mar, director of the ACLU's Women's Rights Project
