Are vigils against abortions the right means to save lives?

28-02-2023

Opinion

Jonathan Steinert, PRO

Are vigils against abortions the right means to save lives?

German Family Minister Lisa Paus wants to ban vigils in front of counselling centres for abortions. That would be an encroachment on fundamental rights. But the criticism of the action is understandable.

The group during an earlier prayer vigil. photo ADF International

German Court upholds prayer vigil ban at abortion centre

In the German city of Karlsruhe, the Administrative Court confirmed a municipality’s ban on a prayer vigil in front of a pre-abortion advice centre.

Prayer in front of an abortion clinic in Frankfurt. Photo AFP, Arne Dedert

German court approves appeal on prayer ban near abortion clinics

In the same week that the incoming German coalition published its intention to take “effective measures” against “pavement harassment by anti-abortion activists”, a German court approved the appeal against the ban on silent prayer meetings near an abortion organisation in Pforzheim. The ban can now be disputed in court.

German pro-life prayer may take place in front of abortion centre

Pro-life activists in Germany are allowed to hold prayer sessions in front of a Pro-Familia counselling centre in Frankfurt am Main.

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