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Young pro-lifers march in the 2009 March for Life

New Haven, Conn., Jan 21, 2010 / 07:44 pm (CNA).- Just one day before the March for Life in Washington D.C. and the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, a new survey shows that the number of Americans who say they are pro-life is continuing to grow. Members of the Millennial generation say abortion is “morally wrong” at a rate of 58 percent.

The survey, which was conducted between December 2009 and January 2010, was co-sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the Marists. It asked, among other things, if abortion was “morally wrong.”

Fifty-six percent of Americans said they thought that abortion was indeed “morally wrong.”

The survey shows that Americans are becoming more pro-life, but more importantly, it showed that the upcoming generations are more pro-life than those nearing retirement.

The “Millennials,” as the generation of 18-29 year-olds is called, responded that abortion is morally wrong at a rate of 58 percent. Sixty percent of those belonging to “Generation X,” or people between 30 and 44, also fell in the pro-life camp.

“Americans of all ages – and younger people in even greater numbers than their parents – see abortion as something morally wrong,” said Supreme Knight Carl Anderson.

“America has turned a corner and is embracing life – and in doing so is embracing a future they – and all of us – can be proud of,” Anderson commented.

“Baby Boomers,” or people between the ages of 45 and 64, are less likely to call abortion morally reprehensible, with 51% saying abortion is wrong.

Those over age 65 said abortion is immoral at a rate of 60 percent.

“Advances in technology, show clearly – and ever more clearly – that an unborn child is completely a human being,” Anderson pointed out. “The majority of Americans now understand that abortion has consequences, and that those consequences are not good.”

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Published by: Bill Hylton
Little Rock, AR 01/24/2010 11:52 AM EST

Not too long ago, but before I joined the Catholic Church, I prayed in a Protestant Church for the tens of millions of victims of the modern day slaughter of the innocents. It was not well recieved among some of the members of the fundamentalist congregation. I had never before and have never since heard a prayer for those babies in waiting. Please help me invoke God's blessings on them and those to come.

Published by: Jim Grande
Susquehanna PA 01/23/2010 12:56 PM EST

I am 80 years old and attended the march in Washington yesterday. It was the first time in my life that I did something like this and it really felt good. It was a long day and I enjoyed every minute of it. I was very impressed with the young people that were there. I believe they are the solution to this terrible abortion situation and I will pray for them. May God bless them and Mary protect and inspire them.

Published by: Gina Reichert
New Haven CT 01/22/2010 03:42 PM EST

I joined a Facebook group that had its members post "Status 4 Life" today in honor of the Roe vs. Wade anniversary. I have 500 friends on Facebook, and not one of them joined me, or commented. People are so afraid to touch this topic.

Published by: Arthur Hawthorne
Jefferson, TX 01/22/2010 02:21 PM EST

I do not understand how anyone can kill a defenseless baby. Jesus told us to take care of the children. Thou shall not kill, pretty simple is it not? I used to wonder what makes people so selfish and now I'm just glad I'm not that way. God Bless You All, Arthur Hawthorne

Published by: Charkes Turner, P.E.
Buffalo NY USA 01/22/2010 02:00 PM EST

Yes advances in technology is showing some of the youth, who are on line etc. I think it is important to show in living color abortions on TV, so all youth will have good scientific information. The planparent group never shows it -- another reason to show it

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