Six years after the legalization of abortion, Ireland faces dramatic statistics. Dublin streets passed the March for Life, which was not only a demonstration in the defence of unborn children, but besides a cry of conscience against the effects of state policy.
The slogans that carried the crowds – “Life Will Win”, “Stop Aborting Our Future” – were the answer to the silent tragedy that has been taking place since 2019. According to authoritative data, 6666 pregnancies were discontinued only in the first year after legalization of abortion in Ireland. In 2023, this number increased to 10,441. In February 2024, the full threshold of 50,000 abortions was exceeded.
“This is over 100 schools, thousands of classes, part of Ireland’s future growth, improvement and innovation that ended before birth,” said Sandra Parda, spokesperson for the March for Life.
Abortion as the easiest option
The parda did not cover the disappointment of the government's attitude towards the increasing number of abortions. In her opinion, alternatively of looking for reasons and offering real help, the state only facilitates access to abortion.
"The deficiency of support for women and families drives a spiral of abortion, and the government turns a blind eye and focuses solely on facilitating access to abortion," she added.
This is simply a strong allegation that echoes throughout the public debate. Pro-life organisations stress that pregnant women, especially young and single, request care alternatively than the simplest way to escape the problem.
The Voice of the Church: Life or Death
The March for Life was besides attended by the Primate of Ireland, Archbishop Eamon Martin. He pointed out the request to remind about the fundamental value of surviving in public space.
"People request to realize that this is simply a substance of life and death for these children," he stressed. In his opinion, this is peculiarly crucial in the context of current events in the British Parliament, where abortion solutions are being pushed until delivery.
Hierarch besides pointed out that the defence of life is not an effort to take the rights of women, but a work for parent and child.
"We must show that we do not want to restrict women's rights, but we want protection for both parent and child," said Archbishop Martin.
Hope in a Young Generation
The Primate besides admitted that the presence of young people on the March was a large sign of hope. The youth came not from compulsion, but from the request of heart and conviction. Their presence was a clear signal that the substance of protecting life was not just a substance of the past or the Church, but inactive an crucial social value.
"Everyone is aware of how much force there are present especially young pregnant women," he noted.
Will Ireland turn back on this road?
Six years after the change of law, Ireland wakes up in a reality where children are not born and the population is ageing. alternatively of the hope of “safe and rare” abortions, as the supporters of the bill assured, the everyday life of the dramas of women and the lost lives of men came.
The march for life in Dublin reminds us: this is not an ideological dispute, but a question of the meaning of humanity. The value of life, before it even begins to speak, walk and compose in the school notebook.
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Source: vaticannews.va
