Mission Statement

The Friends Witness for a Prolife Peace Testimony witnesses to the value in each human life, regardless of stage of life or life circumstances. As Jesus said, “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”* We deeply feel the call of the Spirit to move away from the violence of war, the death penalty, abortion, and euthanasia towards life-affirming approaches. We seek to educate Friends across the wide spectrum of the Religious Society around this concern, and to unite with others inside and outside of the Society of Friends who are responding to a similar call.

* Matthew 25:40

811 East 47th Street, Kansas City, MO 64110

E-mail: clerk @ prolifequakers . org [remove spaces]

Phone: 816.753.2057 US Central Time Zone

member of Consistent Life, an international network for peace and life

The Friends World Committee for Consulation will be having their 6th World Conference of Friends April 17-25, 2012, in Kenya. We've arranged a table there, and at least one person is attending. Any pro-life Friends who are thinking of going, or who know they are going, are invited to contact us at clerk@prolifequakers.org so we can coordinate.

Friends Journal

Feature Article: My Personal Journey on the Abortion Issue - February, 2010

Letters to the Editor responding

Responding Article: What Underlies the Debate About Abortion? - April, 2010

Full-page ads:

Reflections on Abortion and Pacifist Principles - October, 2007

The Failed Experiment: Abortion and Women's Rights, Poverty, and Racism - November, 2007

The Impact of the Abortion Debate on Peace Movement Goals - December, 2007

Letters to the Editor responding to ads

Books on Peace-Oriented Abortion Opposition - April, 2009

AFSC - Time for Further Discernment? - May 2009

Northern Spirit Radio

Toward Taking Away the Occasion of Abortion

A one-hour radio interview exploring a thoughtful dialog between a pro-life and a pro-choice Quaker is available on-line. Air date is 6/22/2008.

On-Site Insight

We would be delighted to receive original writings to consider for publication on this web page, including reflections, documentation, personal experiences, and book reviews. Send inquiries or short pieces to clerk @ prolifequakers . org [remove spaces].

Summary of the Case for a Pro-Life Peace Testimony

Personal Stories and Reflections

Friend Susan B. Anthony

Sister Historic Peace Church: The Mennonites

Persuasion? Legal Prohibition? Legal Influence?

Comments on Friends Earthcare Witness Pamphlet

Comments from 2011 FGC Gathering (from comment book at exhibit table)