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Following a flood of campaign ads, Idaho voters rejected a ballot initiative that would have established a right to abortion in the state. Heavy opposition from Catholics and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints contributed to last week’s 55.94% to 44.06% defeat of Pro
Read →A month ago, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints publicly announced its opposition to Idaho Proposition 1, a ballot measure that would establish a right to abortion in the state. Now with less than a month to go before the Nov.
Read →Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have opposed abortion initiatives in Nevada and Idaho, urging members to voice their opposition respectfully and consistent with Christlike love and civility. The church has not taken a position on abortion measures in Missouri or Virginia, and its policy permits abortion only in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or baby's health.
Read →Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints oppose an Idaho ballot initiative that would establish a right to abortion in the state and have encouraged church members to voice their opposition in a respectful manner during worship services. The church's position opposes elective abortion except in cases of rape, incest, serious risk to the mother's life or health, or severe fetal defects, and aligns with other faith groups in Idaho, such as the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise, which also opposes the initiative.
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