Group wrongly claims Virgin Mary supports their cause

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A disturbing social media controversy erupted Sunday when “Catholics for Choice,” a non-profit organization, posted a message on X suggesting the Virgin Mary had abortion as an option. The post declared, “This holiday season, remember that Mary had a choice, and you should, too.”

The platform’s users swiftly condemned the misleading message, with X’s Community Note system providing clarification: “The Catholic Church teaches that Mary gave her free and informed ‘yes’ to God’s plan to bear Jesus, a decision made »before« His conception.”

First off, gross. Second, blasphemous. Third, Mary's "fiat" represents her willing obedience through faith, but does it mean God was asking her for her yes or no?

Despite the heinous implications of this post from "Catholics for Choice," I've not heard a good argument as to why… pic.twitter.com/VCHP1lJaIn

— Rev. Dr. Phil Booe (@pastorbooe) December 2, 2024

The organization, which claims to “encounter, educate, and embolden people of faith who support reproductive freedom,” demonstrated a fundamental misunderstanding of its own argument, as Mary’s consent preceded conception.

This misleading self-identification mirrors historical examples of deceptive naming. Much like the Holy Roman Empire’s inaccurate title or the Soviet Union’s false claim to republicanism, “Catholics for Choice” represents a similar contradiction in terms.

Mary as pro-choice icon?

During his advent sermon about the birth of Christ, UCC minister goes on a 10 minutes tangent about how Mary was given the option to have Jesus or say no and decline the pregnancy, a choice many women do not have on account of unjust anti-abortion laws. pic.twitter.com/tIpmqKzoBz

— Protestia (@Protestia) December 4, 2024

Contemporary discourse has witnessed comparable linguistic inversions, from phrases like “mostly peaceful” to “follow the science.” From a Christian perspective, this organization’s name could be likened to “Sheep for Wolves.”

The appropriate response to such provocative messaging involves both acknowledging its absurdity and offering sincere prayers for those involved, while remaining mindful of our own moral vulnerabilities. Such an approach helps transform even the darkest moments into opportunities for divine light to emerge.