Abortion bans are not just dangerous, they are an infringement upon the religious liberty of thousands of Virginians.
I explained on the House floor this morning that Judaism values life and affirms that protecting existing life is paramount. 🧵
I explained on the House floor this morning that Judaism values life and affirms that protecting existing life is paramount. 🧵
It was in this very body 237 years ago that the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom was passed, the precursor to our First Amendment.
In fact, those words are etched on our chamber’s walls.
In fact, those words are etched on our chamber’s walls.
Reproductive freedoms are religious freedoms. One cannot exist without the other. Religious liberty and the separation of religion and state must be protected and preserved to maintain our democratic society.
The House can vote this afternoon to protect reproductive liberty.
The House can vote this afternoon to protect reproductive liberty.
Watch my full remarks from the House floor here.
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