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Over 50 representatives from a variety of religious and ethnic groups held a press conference in Washington, D.C., September 23, 2004, to present a clear and unified message on the upcoming elections.
"By gathering a group of people that is very diverse politically, ethnically, and religiously, we are aiming to destroy the stereotypes under which many labor, namely that opposition to abortion must come only from one religious group," said Fr. Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life and president of the National Pro-Life Religious Council. "Through this press conference, we are pointing out that opposition to abortion is based on reasons above and beyond any religious, ethnic, or political loyalties a person might have. Rather, it flows from an awareness that, as an act of violence, abortion has no place in a civilized society."
"Because abortion is an act ...
Source: HighBeam Research, Opposition to Abortion Transcendent, Press Conference Participants...