January 22, 2021
Catholics have done more for the pro-life movement than any other group, by far. As a pro-life-ascribing Protestant, I have been so incredibly astounded by and grateful for their outspoken and organizing leadership toward policies that protect the sanctity of life in a post Roe v. Wade America.
Today, January 22nd, 2021, the President of the United States has proclaimed National Sanctity of Human Life Day. No, not Joe Biden, the devout Catholic. That other one — who was President on the day that the proclamation was made, January 17th — Donald J. Trump. He’s not a Catholic, but he CHAMPIONED this crucial issue that is so dear to the Catholic church.
To be clear, a not-particularly-if-at-all-religious President chose God’s position on life in the womb; the sitting President as of 2 days ago, a self-proclaimed devout Catholic, is poised to champion policies that oppose his God, his church, and his fellow brothers and sisters in the church who have been fighting so hard for the progress that Donald Trump was making for them. Some of Trump’s life-saving accomplishments are described in the beautiful text of this official proclamation:
Every human life is a gift to the world. Whether born or unborn, young or old, healthy or sick, every person is made in the holy image of God. The Almighty Creator gives unique talents, beautiful dreams, and a great purpose to every person. On National Sanctity of Human Life Day, we celebrate the wonder of human existence and renew our resolve to build a culture of life where every person of every age is protected, valued, and cherished.
This month, we mark nearly 50 years since the United States Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision. This constitutionally flawed ruling overturned State laws that banned abortion, and has resulted in the loss of more than 50 million innocent lives. But strong mothers, courageous students, and incredible community members and people of faith are leading a powerful movement to awaken America’s conscience and restore the belief that every life is worthy of respect, protection, and care. Because of the devotion of countless pro-life pioneers, the call for every person to recognize the sanctity of life is resounding more loudly in America than ever before. Over the last decade, the rate of abortions has steadily decreased, and today, more than three out of every four Americans support restrictions on abortion.
Since my first day in office, I have taken historic action to protect innocent lives at home and abroad. I reinstituted and strengthened President Ronald Reagan’s Mexico City Policy, issued a landmark pro-life rule to govern the use of Title Ten taxpayer funding, and took action to protect the conscience rights of doctors, nurses, and organizations like the Little Sisters of the Poor. My Administration has protected the vital role of faith-based adoption. At the United Nations, I made clear that global bureaucrats have no business attacking the sovereignty of nations that protect innocent life. Just a few months ago, our Nation also joined 32 other countries in signing the Geneva Consensus Declaration, which bolsters global efforts to provide better healthcare to women, protect all human life, and strengthen families.
As a Nation, restoring a culture of respect for the sacredness of life is fundamental to solving our country’s most pressing problems. When each person is treated as a beloved child of God, individuals can reach their full potential, communities will flourish, and America will be a place of even greater hope and freedom. That is why it was my profound privilege to be the first President in history to attend the March for Life, and it is what motives my actions to improve our Nation’s adoption and foster care system, secure more funding for Down syndrome research, and expand health services for single mothers. Over the past 4 years, I have appointed more than 200 Federal judges who apply the Constitution as written, including three Supreme Court Justices — Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett. I also increased the child tax credit, so that mothers are financially supported as they take on the noble task of raising strong and healthy children. And, recently, I signed an Executive Order on Protecting Vulnerable Newborn and Infant Children, which defends the truth that every newborn baby has the same rights as all other individuals to receive life-saving care.
The United States is a shining example of human rights for the world. However, some in Washington are fighting to keep the United States among a small handful of nations — including North Korea and China — that allow elective abortions after 20 weeks. I join with countless others who believe this is morally and fundamentally wrong, and today, I renew my call on the Congress to pass legislation prohibiting late-term abortion.
Since the beginning, my Administration has been dedicated to lifting up every American, and that starts with protecting the rights of the most vulnerable in our society — the unborn. On National Sanctity of Human Life Day, we promise to continue speaking out for those who have no voice. We vow to celebrate and support every heroic mother who chooses life. And we resolve to defend the lives of every innocent and unborn child, each of whom can bring unbelievable love, joy, beauty, and grace into our Nation and the entire world.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 22, 2021, as National Sanctity of Human Life Day. Today, I call on the Congress to join me in protecting and defending the dignity of every human life, including those not yet born. I call on the American people to continue to care for women in unexpected pregnancies and to support adoption and foster care in a more meaningful way, so every child can have a loving home. And finally, I ask every citizen of this great Nation to listen to the sound of silence caused by a generation lost to us, and then to raise their voices for all affected by abortion, both seen and unseen.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of January, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-fifth.
DONALD J. TRUMP
How awful it must be for actual God-fearing, life-loving Catholics to have a POTUS who professes his devotion to the church, while using his power to remove barriers to abortion and to reverse the momentum toward protecting life that we saw under #45, the President accused of being hateful and immoral, among other vicious accusations.
Biden’s Press Secretary’s only answer to Biden’s plans with respect to the Hyde Amendment and Mexico City Policy was “he’s a devout Catholic who goes to church regularly” (CNN coverage clip above). This is a slap in the face response to the truly devout Catholic who has been righteously and rightfully fighting for life, knowing that the new administration plans to squelch their principled efforts. More than that, Press Secretary Psaki’s shameless appeal to Biden’s Catholicism was a godlessly political call to the normalcy of abortion to the millions of non-devout “Catholics” who won’t embrace God’s sanctity of life. She was pitting Catholics who are immature in the faith against the authoritative position of the church’s leadership on the Sanctity of Life. The Democrat party will not stop its relentless attack on unborn life until the Catholic Church reverses its position, in defiance to Almighty God. It’s afraid it can’t count on the votes of the Catholic contingent until it makes this happen. Disgusting.
The political efforts for the normalization of abortion by Democrats and their “devoutly-Catholic” leader Joe Biden are in heinous opposition to the creator that Catholics worship and serve. Whether or not Biden regularly attends church, remember his recent Thanksgiving speech where he left Bible-believing Christians stunned at his inability to come up with the correct pronunciation for the writer of a Psalm.
If Biden lacks basic familiarity with the Bible and intends to make abortions more accessible, how can the truly devout remain comfortable with Biden defiling the label?
On this National Sanctity of Human Life day, may President Biden find strength in his faith and stand opposed to his party to protect the Sanctity of Life for the duration of his term, may the window of the womb be opened to those who are blind to the atrocity of abortion, may this horrific slaughter of children never be normalized, and may God have mercy on a people who command their lethal authority over lives created in His own image.
Conservatively Jennifer 