Cherish Life Queensland (previously Queensland Right to Life) is a non-denominational, non-party political association of people who are concerned about issues relating to a person’s right to life, especially in relation to abortion, infanticide, embryo experimentation and euthanasia.
GOALS
- To promote a respect for and protection of the intrinsic worth of human life at all ages and all stages, and to express our commitment
- by positively embracing and celebrating life ourselves.
- To educate people on pro-life issues, maintaining their enthusiasm and dedication to life, and challenge the community conscience in matters of justice, equality and respect for all people born and unborn.
- To strive for effective protection by law of defenceless human life – born and unborn.
- To use all democratic means to persuade legislators that support for life is both a responsibility and a vote winner, and to increase the awareness in the general public of voter power.
- To express our love and compassion by promoting creative, life-giving alternatives and by encouraging the community to take responsibility for providing support and care for those oppressed by circumstances or unable to speak for themselves.
- To maintain and develop a respectful and caring attitude to self and one another, and to provide the support necessary for us to be united in our commitment to life.
- To engage in sensitive interaction with other groups and individuals in the pursuit of the above goals.
