What does Princeton Pro-Life believe about abortion?
We believe that every human being has the right to live, and because abortion is the deliberate ending of a human life, abortion is the unjust killing of a human being. Being in the nation’s service and the service of humanity includes being in the service of those who are still in the womb.
Is Princeton Pro-Life religiously affiliated?
Princeton Pro-Life is not religiously affiliated. While some of our members are pro-life for religious reasons, we believe that being pro-life is a human issue that affects all of us, and is not tied to any particular religious belief.
Is Princeton Pro-Life politically affiliated?
Princeton Pro-Life is not affiliated with any political party. We believe that protecting all human lives is an issue that concerns everyone, regardless of political affiliation.
What does Princeton Pro-Life do to help the mother, in addition to her unborn child?
Princeton Pro-Life is currently partnering with ChoiceOne, a pregnancy resource center in Lawrenceville, so that students can directly help local women in need. In February 2024, we held an event to make care packages for ChoiceOne volunteers. In February 2024 we also moved forward with a partnership with YoungLives, a ministry which supports teenage mothers. Amy Freyberger ’17 runs a chapter at Jacob’s Well Church in North Brunswick. This chapter of YoungLives provides material and educational resources to 30 mothers monthly, while also providing an evening of childcare and a dinner for community building. If you are interested in getting involved in volunteer opportunities like this, or have ideas for further service projects to help women in our community, please email our president Marianne Cheely ’27 at mc1180@princeton.edu.
Is it hard to be a pro-life student at Princeton?
It’s hard to be any kind of student at Princeton! Being pro-life is a minority viewpoint at Princeton, which can come up with its own challenges, especially when students fear that vocally identifying as pro-life may isolate them from their peers or from faculty. However, we have been pleasantly surprised at the usual civility we have experienced from those with other viewpoints when we have done speaker events and tabling in Frist Campus Center. In addition to the community of pro-life students that we foster, we also aim to connect students with pro-life faculty at Princeton and pro-life staff, and build a sense of solidarity and a culture of protecting life. We encourage you to reach to us with any concerns about being pro-life at Princeton, and learn how we can help.
I’m generally opposed to abortion, but I think there should be exceptions in certain cases. Is there still a place for me in Princeton Pro-Life?
Yes! We aim to foster dialogue about abortion and how to best help women in our community, and would love to hear your voice, whether or not you fully identify with being pro-life.