Biggest Issue for Democrats was ‘Reproductive Rights’ and it went down in flames
The irony is palpable. Perhaps the biggest issue on ballots across the country was about giving women the ability to kill babies. Yet, the day after election day, celebrities numbering in the dozens took to social media and cried like babies. Diapers, pacifiers, and bottles were the only things missing. Unfortunately, these ‘adults’ behaving like babies represent something that millions of actual babies will never do – Anything (including crying).
“Instead of crying over the murder of the unborn,” says Cecily Routman, founder of the Jewish Pro-Life Foundation, “these insensitive celebrities cry when their right to slaughter babies is taken away; that’s not normal or ok.”
The celebrity outcry highlights a much deeper problem: the disconnect between the privileged elite and the real-world consequences of abortion. These famous figures, many of whom have no real understanding of the struggles most women face, are more focused on virtue signaling and their personal ideologies than on the real lives that are being lost. The language of “reproductive rights” and “choice” is appealing to some, but when it comes down to it, we are talking about a fundamental issue of life and death.
Enter Routman and Rabbi Shlomo Nachman of the Jewish Pro Life Foundation—two passionate voices who are offering a fresh, powerful perspective in the ongoing abortion debate. As advocates for both women’s rights and the sanctity of life, they are not only challenging the narrative set by the pro-abortion activists but are also urging society to rethink its assumptions about “choice.” Cecily Routman brings grassroots understanding of the impact of abortion on women, while Rabbi Shlomo Nachman provides a spiritual and ethical framework from within the Jewish tradition that upholds the value of life, creating a compelling, cross-cultural argument for why life must be protected from conception.
Their work is not just about advocating for the unborn; it’s about restoring the true value of life in our society. They argue that abortion hurts women, families, and society at large, undermining the very principles of compassion, justice, and care for the most vulnerable among us. Considering the election results, which saw abortion as a central issue for Democrats, their voices are more crucial than ever. We need to hear from those who are willing to defend life—no matter the cost.
Routman and Nachman provide an articulate, deeply compassionate, and faith-based perspective that offers a stark contrast to the celebrity-driven hysteria. They believe that rather than bowing to the false narrative of “reproductive rights,” we must begin a national conversation that centers on the sacred value of every human life—born and unborn alike.
Routman’s mission is to save Jewish babies, whether in Israel or in the diaspora. She emphasizes the need for a cultural shift that values life over despair. “It’s crucial to create an environment where women feel supported and empowered to choose life,” she asserts. By fostering community resources and education, Routman believes it’s possible to change perceptions around pregnancy and parenthood in Israel. “We need to engage in conversations that highlight the beauty of life, even in the face of adversity,” she adds. Through outreach efforts and advocacy, she hopes to inspire both Jewish and non-Jewish communities to reconsider their views on abortion and its implications for future generations.
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Q&A:
- How do you think the media and Hollywood contribute to shaping a false narrative around this issue?
- As a leader within the Jewish community, what is the Jewish perspective on the sanctity of life, and how does that inform your stance on abortion?
- Can you elaborate on the emotional, physical, and societal impacts abortion has on women who choose it?
- Some argue that “choice” is a fundamental human right. How do you reconcile this with the Jewish teachings that prioritize the sanctity of life, especially the unborn?
- Cecily, given your grassroots perspective, how do you engage with women who may feel that abortion is their only choice due to financial or social pressures? What support systems do you advocate for instead?
- In today’s political climate, abortion is often framed as a women’s rights issue. How can we shift the conversation to also focus on the rights of the unborn, while still supporting women in crisis?
- In your view, how has the celebrity-driven rhetoric around abortion, particularly their social media posts, affected public understanding of the reality of abortion and its consequences?
- What would you say to those who claim that the pro-life movement is primarily about controlling women’s bodies and restricting their rights? How does your faith-based approach to life differ from this critique?
ABOUT CECILY ROUTMAN…
Cecily Routman is the President of the Jewish Pro-Life Foundation, an educational non-profit founded in 2007 topromote life-saving solutions to unplanned pregnancy in the Jewish community and a Jewish pro-life voice in the public square. Cecily is 100% Ashkenazi Jewish and celebrated her Bat Mitzvah in 1972. She obtained her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Pittsburgh and lives in a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with the memory of her late husband, Tom. She enjoys being in natural settings, swimming, and life-affirming friendships.
www.jewishprolifefoundation.org
ABOUT RABBI NACHMAN…
Rabbi Shlomo Nachman is staunchly pro-life and holds an MA degree in World Religious Studies, an Interfaith Fellowship degree, and three Christian ordinations (Baptist, Cavalry Chapel, and Independent Bible). He has worked with several Christian denominations and sects (including various mainline, Charismatic and Pentecostal, Jehovah’s Witnesses, various Messianic, Russian Orthodox, and many others), served as a missionary, an evangelist, and in other roles. He has received recognition through the sacred thread and Gayatri as a Gaudiya Vaisnava Brahman of the Sanatana Dharma (through ISKCON, and Gaudiya Math), and practiced diverse forms of yoga (including with Yoga Society, Siddha Yoga Foundation, Satchi Sai Baba, Vedanta Society, Shree Maa and Swamiji of Devi Mandir and others). I translated the Vaisnava classic Srimad Bhagavad Gita for my MA thesis as well as other Sanskrit texts into English. I achieved the level of priesthood among the Wodan Wodel Pagan sect and have studied and practiced with several others. I’ve practiced among the Sikhs and 3HO sect, among the Buddhists through Zen, Tibetan, and Chögyam Trungpa, with a couple of Taoist groups, and many more.
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