“If anyone expects anger, rage or condemnation from these advocates, you can forget about it….When women seeking abortions do come up to them, they have trained counselors who provide them information about options [other than] abortions in a non-confrontational way.”
(Texas Republic News, 40 Days for Life, James Aalan Bernsen, 9/23/09)
“The Austin [40 Days for Life] effort has drawn participants and volunteers from many local churches of diverse denominations, including individuals from non-Christian faiths.”
(Austin Church Activism Examiner, ’40 Days for Life’ protests Austin abortion clinics, Jacob Harrison, 9/29/09)
“Elizabeth McClung…has done an excellent job organizing the 2 campaigns Austin has had so far, and a terrific job getting media coverage of these events (pro-lifers know it is not easy to get the media to cover our events).”
(Deirdre Cooper, Per Crucem ad Lucem Blog, Accessed 10/24/09)
“40 Days for Life is a wonderful vehicle for both a spiritual and civil response to the growing Culture of Death…. Know that my prayers are with you and the others who are making the 40 Days for Life Campaign in Austin a reality.”
(Bishop Rene H. Gracida, Bishop Emeritus of Corpus Christi, Texas, Email Accessed 3/9/09)
“I’m excited for what you’re doing… Don’t ever be discouraged. Don’t ever be defeated. Thank you all very much for what you do. I’m standing with you.”
(State. Sen. Dan Patrick, 40 Days for Life Austin Reception, 2/18/09)
“You’re out their performing a very serious function… I would just encourage you to look at the next 40 days as being a life-changing event.”
(State Rep. Phil King, 40 Days for Life Austin Reception, 2/18/09)
“The tremendous number of young people is what gets me so excited… The whole premise behind 40 Days for Life—the fact that it is not just physically taking action…but it’s going to be all about prayer—I think summarizes our movement and why we are so different…”
(State Rep. Tan Parker, 40 Days for Life Austin Reception, 2/18/09)
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