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Reproductive rights: A divided flock

How the debate over abortion and IVF has divided evangelical Christians in the US

The US ‘pro-life’ movement has gained ground in recent years, with courts overturning women’s right to an abortion and questioning the legality of IVF fertility treatments. The question at the heart of the debate is when does life begin? ‘Pro-life’ has become synonymous with evangelical Christianity - often considered a powerful voting bloc in America. But how united are Christian preachers? And what does this tell us about the upcoming election? Ellie House reports from the divided churches in the swing state of Michigan.

Photo: Daniel Taylor, Deacon at the Charity Baptist Church in Paris, Michigan (Ellie House/Â鶹ÊÓƵAV)

Reporter: Ellie House
Producer: Alex Last
Sound Mix: Hal Haines
Production Coordinator: Gemma Ashman
Series Editor: Penny Murphy

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