.- The Institute on Bioethics of the Catholic University of Bolivia and the Apostolate of the New Evangelization, ANEPROVIDA, have called on the country’s political and healthcare leaders to prohibit the sale of the morning after pill because of its abortifacient nature and its attack on women’s health and traditional mores.
In response to news that the drug is now being sold in Bolivia, both institutions noted that the pill is “potentially abortifacient” because of its anti-implantation mechanism.
They argued that the drug “can seriously harm the health of women who take it” and can cause cancer and other illnesses.
They warned that the promotion and distribution of the pill would lead to the deterioration of “morality, “especially among teenagers, who think they can have sexual relations, even promiscuously, using contraceptives, and as a last resort, emergency contraception, without getting pregnant. In this way sexual promiscuity and conjugal infidelity is being promoted.”
The institutions called on all Bolivians to denounce “the illegal sale of the morning after pill.”
Pro-life institutions in Bolivia call for prohibition against sale of morning after pill
Related news
- Court ruling in Peru recognizes anti-implantation effect of abortion pill
- Court of Appeals in Chile puts hold on distribution of morning-after pill to minors
- Chilean young people march against distribution of morning after pill in schools
- Parents in Chile call free distribution of abortion pill “abusive”
Related articles
Feb
12
Liturgical Calendar
February 12, 2012
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary TimeAll readings:
Today »This year »
Featured Videos
 |
World Youth Day organizers unveil Brazilian-themed logo for 2013 |
 |
"World Youth Day - Rio 2013" Logo Release |
 |
Eduardo Verastegui at Lighthouse Pregnancy Center Fundraiser |
Catholic Daily
Daily Readings
First Reading:: Lev 13:1-2, 44-46Psalm:: Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11Second Reading:: 1 Cor 10:31-11:1Gospel:: Mk 1:40-45
Most Popular
