Facebook Comments Reveal Common Ground Between Two Sides of Most Polarizing Issue in America
The abortion debate is perhaps the most charged in America. On one side, the pro-life crowd stands in defense of the unborn, a righteous fight. In the other corner, the pro-choice crowd stands in defense of scared women. The terms are so polarizing that no one sees reconciliation possible.
Yet, IT’S HAPPENING right before our eyes! Nathan and Emily Berning, founders of Let Them Live absolutely LOVES to see it!
Take the example of a young lady with Humans of New York, who delivered her testimony on her Facebook page (link below to see all the comments). She had been working at a food pantry for her church, handing out much needed products to scared, young women but she wasn’t allowed to get to know them. Physical necessities are great, but the human condition REQUIRES emotional connections.
The pro-life stance of the church was one thing but actually helping young mothers cope and navigate through life’s trials was not happening. Then this young woman started the Mom Community Night, and those much needed connections started forming – real, physical connections.
Comments in response to the amazing story were prolific but perhaps this one best illustrates how the divide is being bridged:
“While I am %100 percent pro-choice I respect this woman for understanding that there is more to be done than just mouthing words. Action is what is needed to support all moms – young and older, por or not when they choose to bring a baby into the world.”
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OPTIONAL Q&A
- Nathan and Emily, how does the story of the young woman from Humans of New York demonstrate the bridging of the pro-life and pro-choice divide?
- You’ve founded Let Them Live to support mothers and children. How does this story highlight the importance of not just advocating for life but also offering emotional support to women?
- In your view, what is the significance of creating physical and emotional connections for young mothers in crisis pregnancies, as seen in the “Mom Community Night” initiative?
- The comment from the pro-choice individual expresses respect for the woman’s actions despite differing views. How does this reflect a growing willingness for people to find common ground on such a divisive issue?
- What do you think it takes to go beyond the rhetoric of the pro-life and pro-choice movements to actually make a difference in the lives of women and children?
- Let Them Live works to support women who choose life. How can other pro-life organizations follow this example and offer the kind of emotional and community support that is so often needed?
- The Mom Community Night initiative seems like a perfect example of action over words. How do you think this approach could be applied in other areas of the pro-life movement?
- Given the polarized nature of the abortion debate, how can we continue to build bridges between pro-life and pro-choice individuals while still upholding the sanctity of life?
ABOUT EMILY BERNING…
Emily Berning is the President and Co-Founder of Let Them Live, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to saving lives from abortion by financially supporting women in crisis pregnancies. She has been involved with the pro-life movement for over 8 years and her greatest passion in life is giving pregnant women the support they need to choose life. Emily holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Colorado State University and met her husband, Nathan, the summer after she graduated. They started Let Them Live together in 2018 and have grown it to a team of 50 staff and 100+ volunteers that has helped almost 1000 women cancel their abortions and choose life. Emily and Nathan love working together and recently wrote a book about their experiences with Let Them Live that released in the fall of 2023: “Let Them Live: How Saving One Life from Abortion Sparked a Movement”
ABOUT NATHAN BERNING…
Co-Founder & Executive Director of Let them Live. Nathan’s organization has saved over 1000 babies by removing financial barriers to life, raising millions of dollars in donations via remote crowd funding. Implemented fully remote model, which connected donors with mothers in crisis. Nathan did this by using real-time data tracking and digital case management. Worked with Dr. Ben Carson and his senior staff to refine the campaign’s national message, raising candidate visibility among conservative and faith-based constituencies. Nathan is a pro-life innovator and grassroots advocate with a proven capacity to deploy technology, messaging, and policy for transformative social impact. Rare combination of a background in Silicon Valley entrepreneurship and a pro-life message. Nathan’s website is www.LetThemLive.org
