SANTIAGO, Chile — Despite the opposition from approximately 100,000 Christian citizens, Chile’s Senate Health Commission voted in favor of legalizing abortion Sept. 6.
Three of the 5 senators voted to approve a bill that decriminalizes abortion in cases of rape, when the mother’s life is at risk during a medical emergency or if the baby is deemed to have “serious defects,” according to The Christian Post.
Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, a supporter of the pro-abortion bill, represents the Christian Democratic Party. Both Bachelet and the party have received much criticism for pushing for abortion in the socially conservative country.
Carmen Croxatto of Chile’s Pro-Life Pro-Family Network said, “It is a mockery that members of a party that calls itself ‘Christian’ dare to legalize the killing of the innocent.”
Nearly 100,000 Christians participated in a pro-life rally in Santiago just days before the bill was passed. The protestors’ banners said “Chile no matas,” which means “Chile don’t kill.”
The legislation is expected to pass the full Senate before local elections in October. (TAB)
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