On life, let us be guided by God's mercy
As we approach this year's November elections, it is imperative that we discuss Amendment 3, which would end our state's ban on direct abortion. This is not merely a policy issue — it is a profound moral question that touches upon who we are as humans. Bishop W. Shawn McKnight shares a reflection on the need to be guided by God's mercy this election season.
"It is very important today that we show mercy to each other as we open ourselves to conversations on these difficult issues. There are people, people close to us, who genuinely do not think of abortion like we do. But God chose for us to be in this life together."
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight
What is Amendment 3?
A “yes” vote will enshrine the right to abortion at any time during pregnancy in the Missouri Constitution. Additionally, it will prohibit any regulation of abortion, including regulations designed to protect women undergoing abortions and prohibit any civil or criminal recourse against anyone who performs an abortion and hurts or kills the pregnant women.
A “no” vote will continue the statutory prohibition of abortion in Missouri.
Podcast: Understanding Amendment 3
The Diocese of Jefferson City invited Jamie Morris and Kathleen Lavery of the Missouri Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Missouri, to speak on the effects of Amendment 3 on women and unborn children.
Updates from The Catholic Missourian
The Catholic Missourian has published several articles to educate readers about Amendment 3. Find the full stories below:
- Amendment 3 intertwines abortion with other forms of reproductive services
- Abortion amendment to stay on November ballot
- Proposed amendment would enshrine abortion in state's constitution, take away protections
- Bishop: On life, let us be guided by God's mercy
- Missouri Catholic Conference urges Catholics, all people of good will, to oppose Amendment 3
- State's Catholic bishops urge Missourians not to sign abortion initiative petition
- Bishops encourage Missourians to safeguard sanctity of life
Conoce Más Sobre la Enmienda 3
¿Por qué la Iglesia se opone a esta radical iniciativa proaborto? Aprenda más sobre la Enmienda 3 con una presentación en vivo de Guillermo Villa-Trueba, Director de Vinculación con la Comunidad Hispana para la Conferencia Católica de Missouri.
Why does the Church oppose this radical pro-abortion initiative? Learn more about Amendment 3 with a live presentation from Guillermo Villa-Trueba, Hispanic Outreach Manager for the Missouri Catholic Conference.
