Texas Tech University Cancels Abortion Event, Upholds Pro-Life Values
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Texas Tech University recently made a decision to cancel an event featuring a late-term abortion provider, a move that underscores the growing pro-life sentiment among Texas students and faculty alike.
The event, titled "Beyond Limits," was slated to feature Shelly Sella, a New Mexico abortionist known for advocating third-trimester abortions.
However, pro-life advocates, including students from the campus Turning Point USA chapter, initiated a campaign to halt the event.
Their argument centered on the fact that hosting a speaker who promotes activities in direct conflict with Texas state law, which bans elective abortions from conception, would not be appropriate in a publicly funded institution.
"The university's Health Sciences Center evaluated the request and determined that it is not in the best interest of the university to host this event on campus," a representative confirmed.
This decisive action has been praised by many as a reflection of the values held by conservative students and faculty at Texas Tech.
Preston Parsons, president of Turning Point USA at Texas Tech, expressed his gratitude for the university's decision.
"We are delighted that Texas Tech has taken this action," Parsons stated, emphasizing the need to uphold the truth and protect the dignity of life.
He credited Chancellor Brandon Creighton, a former Republican state senator and pro-life advocate, for taking a stand against the controversial speaker and reinforcing the university's commitment to higher ethical standards.
Despite the cancellation, organizers of the event are still free to pursue a venue off-campus, but the response from the community indicates a significant shift in reproductive ethics on university campuses.
As campuses across the nation grapple with the abortion debate, the actions at Texas Tech serve as a reminder that the pro-life movement continues to gain traction, reinforcing the belief in the sanctity of life from conception onward.
In the proud tradition of conservative values, this case is a testament to the resilience and determination of those who advocate for the unborn and promote a culture of life.
Sources:
liveaction.org
dailysignal.com
thecollegefix.com
The event, titled "Beyond Limits," was slated to feature Shelly Sella, a New Mexico abortionist known for advocating third-trimester abortions.
However, pro-life advocates, including students from the campus Turning Point USA chapter, initiated a campaign to halt the event.
Their argument centered on the fact that hosting a speaker who promotes activities in direct conflict with Texas state law, which bans elective abortions from conception, would not be appropriate in a publicly funded institution.
"The university's Health Sciences Center evaluated the request and determined that it is not in the best interest of the university to host this event on campus," a representative confirmed.
This decisive action has been praised by many as a reflection of the values held by conservative students and faculty at Texas Tech.
Preston Parsons, president of Turning Point USA at Texas Tech, expressed his gratitude for the university's decision.
"We are delighted that Texas Tech has taken this action," Parsons stated, emphasizing the need to uphold the truth and protect the dignity of life.
He credited Chancellor Brandon Creighton, a former Republican state senator and pro-life advocate, for taking a stand against the controversial speaker and reinforcing the university's commitment to higher ethical standards.
Despite the cancellation, organizers of the event are still free to pursue a venue off-campus, but the response from the community indicates a significant shift in reproductive ethics on university campuses.
As campuses across the nation grapple with the abortion debate, the actions at Texas Tech serve as a reminder that the pro-life movement continues to gain traction, reinforcing the belief in the sanctity of life from conception onward.
In the proud tradition of conservative values, this case is a testament to the resilience and determination of those who advocate for the unborn and promote a culture of life.
Sources:
liveaction.org
dailysignal.com
thecollegefix.com
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