4 misperceptions about abortion law in the post-Dobbs era

The Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization is only a week old, and already there are misperceptions, misunderstandings, and misconstruals about what abortion law will look like now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned. Here are four main misperceptions that have been expressed in light of the recent ruling and explanations of how to think through them.

Is your church ready to respond to a post-Roe world?

The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement — a moment that Christians, pro-life advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. As we respond to the ruling in this case, we want to be faithful to pray.

This free Dobbs prayer guide contains a list of 48 specific prayer requests to guide you, your family, and your church in your prayers over the coming weeks and months.

This Week in Washington, D.C.

In addition to last Friday’s monumental abortion ruling in the Dobbs case, the Supreme Court also granted two significant victories for religious liberty and expression.

Featured Podcasts

On last week's episode of the ERLC Podcast, Brent and Lindsay discuss the historic ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court in Dobbs overturning the abortion precedents set in Roe and Casey. They celebrate the decision and discuss the call of the church in a post-Roe world. They also talk about the victory for religious liberty at the Supreme Court in the Coach Kennedy case.

From The Public Square

The Magnificence of Dobbs
Public Discourse

Dobbs may be the most important, magnificent, rightly decided Supreme Court case of all time. It is restorative of constitutional principle. It upholds the values of representative, democratic self-government, and the rule of law, at the same time that it supports the protection of fundamental human rights.

Biden pledges executive orders on abortion. His options are limited.
Politico

President Joe Biden says he’s looking at ways to shore up abortion rights if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade in the coming weeks, but the White House has not given specifics and legal experts say there’s little he can do to stop states that want to outlaw the procedure.

Judge will soon decide whether to block Florida's 15-week abortion ban
Politico

Planned Parenthood of America, the Center for Reproductive Rights and the American Civil Liberties Union recently sued Florida to block the new law, which was approved by the Republican-led Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis in April.

Judge in Louisiana temporarily blocks abortion 'trigger law'
The Week

A judge on Monday temporarily blocked a Louisiana abortion ban from going into effect now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned.

What You Need to Read

Krissie Inserra with How to talk to your kids about Pride Month and sexuality

As Christian parents, we want our kids to be protected, maintaining their innocence and purity as long as possible. We want to shield them from as much of the hypersexualized society that we can, and this is a good thing. But we need to realize two things: 1) They are exposed to so much more than we realize; and 2) It is right and good for a child to understand from a young age and in an appropriate manner that God made us a certain way and that it glorifies God when we see his design for the good gift of sexuality.

SBC President Bart Barber with Why religious liberty is a Baptist distinctive

Our Constitution does not confer upon us the right to serve God. We would do that even if it were illegal to do so. Rather, our Constitution means that we need not hide while we worship, plant churches, and train and send missionaries. That freedom not to hide has meant much greater effectiveness for American churches. That’s something worth celebrating.

Matt Henslee with Why I am alive to see a post-Roe world

You might not be in a place where you can adopt a child or even serve as a foster parent, but you may have the ability to provide resources or even respite care for those that do. Whatever you do, open your hearts, your pocketbooks, and your homes––there’s some way all of us can respond to the influx of scared, vulnerable mothers and fathers and babies who need care. Above all, let’s commit to pray that the God who intervened to end Roe and Casey would raise up his people to pour ourselves out for the lives and souls of those who desperately need Jesus.