Thursday, September 08, 2011

Pro-Life Activism for the Young (And Those Who Can Keep Up With Them!)

Jennie Stone is nearing graduation at Texas A&M University. But her experience in pro-life activism is already rich and compelling. For example, she started a pro-life club at her high school when she was only 16. She has worked with Heroic Media, Texas Alliance for Life and served on a sidewalk counseling team. So when Jennie shares a few tips on why and how young Christians can engage in effective pro-life ministry, she's really worth listening to.

Check out what I mean:

I heard it all the time in high school, and I hear it from younger students all the time now:  “I’m pro-life, but I can’t vote yet.”  My immediate response is… so what!

Voting for pro-life candidates is but a fraction of our responsibilities as pro-lifers.  Young people are vital to the movement because we represent the future, and there is so much more to our activism than simply voting pro-life when election seasons come around.  We need middle and high school students standing up and being a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves.  Don’t ever think that being too young to vote hinders you from educating others, helping pregnant women in need, or possibly saving a life...

So what can a middle or high-school age student do?  The list below consists of just a few ideas that students can do to spread awareness about abortion, even if they’re unable to vote...


Read that list at the Live Action site right here.