This advertisement has no place in the Presbyterian Record, whether paid for by a Presbyterian or not. Regardless of one’s personal views of abortion, to say, as the cardinal does, that it is “the transcending issue of the day” is simply wrong. War, genocide, poverty, racism, human rights, gender inequality all might well be described as “transcending” issues. While abortion is an issue for many, so too is the right of women to have control of their bodies and their lives.
In short, we would urge the Record to think more carefully about publishing advertisements that advocate such extremism. Would you publish a paid-for-article advocating anti-Semitism or The Flat Earth Society?
Note: This month’s Editorial touches upon this issue.
