Milford rally supports Supreme Court abortion decision, seeks similar state laws

To celebrate the Supreme Court ruling that struck down constitutional protection for abortion, about 150 people gathered in front of Milford Courthouse for the We the People Rally for Life event on June 26. Hosts included the Freedom, Faith and Family Coalition, Freedom Patriots and Rod of Iron Ministries. Families from various Christian parishes attended with pregnant mothers and young children.

Guest speakers included Pastor Barney Wilkins from the Bethel Community Baptist Church. He told the crowd about how his father wanted him to be aborted and his mother chose to provide a loving upbringing as a single parent.

Christopher Bell, president and CEO of Good Counsel Homes, a nonprofit organization that provides residential care and community services for homeless, expectant, and new mothers and their children, spoke about support services they have provided for 25 years. He said that their assistance in the Bronx, Staten Island, Rockland County and Philadelphia areas, has helped 8,000 new mothers with shelter, counseling, education, and employment opportunities.

Jim Bognet, Republican Congressional nominee representing the 8th district discussed efforts to support pro-life and family services legislation.

Declaration signed

We the People Rally for Life issued a “Pro-Life Declaration” that was signed by attendees with these premises:

1. Life begins at conception.

2. Without the right to life, no other individual rights are possible.

3. Women with unplanned pregnancies must receive support, family resources, and options for adoption.

4. We advocate for pro-life legislation at the state level.

5. And we believe that every human being is a gift from God, created in His image and likeness.

Declaration signers also support SB 956 / HB 2252, a Constitutional Amendment to prohibit taxpayer funding of abortion in PA and exclude abortion rights from the PA Constitution.

The rally concluded with a silent march to represent the voiceless baby in the womb and a photoshoot of mothers with their children in front of the courthouse, followed by the singing of God Bless America.