Washington D.C., Jan 28, 2010 / 04:10 am
Defenders of a pro-life Super Bowl ad featuring sports star Tim Tebow have charged that critics are being unreasonable and venomous in their opposition to broadcasting the story of his mother’s “very brave and virtuous” decision to carry her unborn son to term despite the threat to her life.
The 30-second ad is sponsored by Focus on the Family and intends to encourage respect for life. College football quarterback Tim Tebow and his mother Pam will reportedly share their story in the ad.
Pam Tebow refused medical advice to abort her unborn son after she contracted a life-threatening infection in the Philippines.
Pro-abortion women’s groups have criticized the ad and have called on CBS to refuse to air it. The National Organization for Women (NOW) has claimed it is “frankly offensive” to viewers, “hate masquerading as love.” They have said it sends the message that abortion is “always a mistake.”