[Lorianne]

I do not think Catholic bishops are very influential in changing hearts and minds on the abortion front.

We do a disservice to the pro-Life message by couching it as a religious message. It is not. It is a human message. This is evident in that very young children, who have no idea what a bishop is or what religious doctrine is, have an intrinsic aversion to the idea of abortion.

[bdeaner]

I do not think Catholic bishops are very influential in changing hearts and minds on the abortion front.

They are certainly influential for Catholics, as recent history attests.

The pro-life message, on the other hand, is not exclusively a religious message, I agree. It is about the fundamental and universal right to life.

But then again, the concept of universal human rights has its origins in the Catholic tradition. So... Something to think about.