The Episcopal Church
The Episcopal Church in the United States of America has taken an abortion-rights stand and has passed resolutions at its triannual General Convention that supports abortion rights, but believes it should be used "only in extreme scenarios." The church opposes any government action that limits abortion rights, including parental notification. The ECUSA also condemns violence against abortion clinics. The Church does express opposition to "abortion as a means of birth control, family planning, sex selection, or any reason of mere convenience."
Anglicans for Life, previously known as National Organization of Episcopalians for Life (N.O.E.L.), was founded in 1966 by Bishop Joseph Meakin Harte in Arizona and is a para-church organization working for pro-life issues. In 2002, they claimed to have over 2 million members.
Read more about this topic: Christianity And Abortion, Protestant Denominations, Anglican Communion
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