Faith, Feminism, and Reproductive Rights
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Emily Kraenzlein
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2026
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My research aims to explore how pro-choice and pro-life Christian feminists reconcile their beliefs on abortion with their faith and feminism by examining the perspectives of two prominent Christian feminists. In this analysis, I explore the scholarly works of pro-choice Reverend Dr. Rebbeca Todd Peters in her book Trust Women: A Progressive Christian Argument for Reproductive Justice and pro-life podcast host and former missionary Claire Swinarski through her Vox article “Why I’m a Pro-Life Feminist,” highlighting the diverse ways in which Christian feminists can navigate the complex issue of abortion. Reverend Dr. Peters shares how her personal experience has shaped her perspective on religion and abortion and explains that her pro-choice and religious identities exist in solidarity; both being rooted in a commitment to justice, compassion, and the well-being of women. Claire Swinarski presents unique pro-life arguments, emphasizing that to be pro-life is to hold a commitment to the well-being of women and that pro-life and feminist identities do not need to exist independently of one another. In my examination, I objectively analyze each of these works; compiling and summarizing the main arguments in my paper and comparing them. Through this examination, I hope to demonstrate that it is possible to hold diverse and complex identities, showing that there is no single way to define the relationship between abortion, religion, and feminism.