By Michael Gryboski , Christian Post Reporter
April 13, 2012

While pro-lifers are often seen running prayer campaigns to stop abortions, one California group affiliated with Planned Parenthood has launched its own 40-day prayer in defense of abortions.

Started by the Humboldt County Clergy for Choice, a committee of the Six Rivers Planned Parenthood of Eureka, “40 Days of Prayer and Contemplation: Supporting Women Everywhere” has participants praying for “an end to the stigma perpetrated against women who have abortions” and giving “thanks … that abortion is still safe and legal.”

The prayers for the 40 Days event come from the St. Louis based pro-choice organization Faith Aloud. The Rev. Rebecca Turner, executive director of Faith Aloud and author of the prayers, told The Christian Post that these prayers have been used by others before.

“The prayers were written more than four years ago and have been used by women’s groups and clinics around the country throughout that time,” said Turner.

Liberty Counsel, a pro-life organization, has taken issue with the merit of the 40 Days campaign that SRPP is overseeing. In a statement Tuesday, LC referred to the campaign as being offensive and a funding effort.

“Planned Parenthood is making another desperate attempt to regain positive attention and funding, as both have been slipping through their fingers,” it stated…

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