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NSW Bill Challenges Sex-Selective Abortion
Faith Facts
- A proposed law in New South Wales seeks to ban abortions based solely on a baby’s sex.
- Recent academic research has revealed higher numbers of male births in specific communities, raising concerns about sex-selective abortion.
- Pro-life advocates are planning a rally and encouraging both prayer and action to support this legislation.
This week, a new bill in the NSW Parliament targets abortion performed for reasons of fetal sex.
It sets a standard for affirming the value of every life as a gift from God.
The legislation responds directly to evidence uncovered by Australian researchers showing an imbalance in the gender ratio of babies born.
It highlights the impact of sex-based abortion.
“An Australian peer reviewed academic study by Edith Cowan University and Curtin University academics was published earlier this year, and it shows that there are a disproportionately higher number of boys being born among certain ethnic communities as opposed to girls.”
Love Sydney said.
Christian voices urge families to pray for lawmakers.
They also encourage taking an active part in defending life, recognizing each child as bearing God’s image and worthy of protection.
“Pray that our politicians’ hearts and minds will be moved by the plight of these babies and that they will support this bill.”
“But it is equally important that actions accompany prayer.”
Dr. Joanna Howe, a pro-life leader, encouraged supporters to gather publicly, saying:
“Every great social change is precipitated by people coming out in large numbers like that.”
“That is just such an important part of driving change.”
She told Catholic Weekly.
Believers are also called to contact their representatives.
They are urged to ask them to uphold the sanctity of life through this crucial reform.
Let us pray earnestly and take a bold stand for the unborn.
Let us work in faith for just laws that honor God’s creation in New South Wales.