Respect Life Ministry - Diocese of Belleville at 2620 Lebanon Ave., Bldg #2, Belleville, IL 62221 US

Abortion

Only 1% of abortions are performed because of rape or incest.

1% of abortions are performed because of the mother's health problems.

3% of abortions are performed because of fetal abnormalities.

95% of abortions are performed as a means of birth control or to end an unplanned pregnancy.

Half of all abortions are performed on women who chose to use abortion as their only means of birth control.

43% of women who have abortions will have two or more.

Every fourth baby conceived dies from abortion in this country.

That's 1.4 million every year. 4000 deaths every day - more than were killed in the September 11th tragedies. 1 baby is killed every 22 seconds.

There are better choices!

The average abortion takes 5 to 10 minutes. The average wait for a couple wanting to adopt a child is 2 to 10 years.

Frightened? "What if after I have the baby I think I have made a mistake, I just don't want/can't handle want this baby?" You can still make the right choice for both of you. Illinois has a safe haven law to allow you to legally, safely, and privately (no one will ask your name) make sure your baby has a good home. Please click here to learn more!

Make your choice count!

For information on adoption, visit Catholic Social Services.

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	`May the Catholic Diocese of Belleville be a witness to human dignity in all stages and circumstances. May we protect and defend it against all assaults, and nurture and celebrate it through all transitions and milestones. May we be quick to recognize Jesus in the poor, the weak, the vulnerable, the lonely, and the person with whom we need to be reconciled. Because of the witness of our love for one another, may people be drawn to the love of the Father. Amen.`	*The Respect Life Ministry is a member agency of CCSIL, click below to learn more!*
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Respect Life Ministry - Diocese of Belleville at 2620 Lebanon Ave., Bldg #2, Belleville, IL 62221 US - Abortion