“A pro-life group involves itself in political, religious, moral and social issues. Finding the right balance between legitimate free speech and expression without overstepping into preaching and proselytizing can be tricky,” stated Dr. Matt Rossano, advisor of Southeastern Students for Life organization and professor and department head of psychology at Southeastern Louisiana University.
Southeasterns Students for Life saves the ones who cannot speak for themselves just yet.
Members of the Southeastern Students for Life organization stands up for what they believe about life being from the unborn to those on death row. Their goal is to educate others and raise awareness of what is going on in the world around them. The organization also provides resources for pre- and post-abortive parents and for people of those who are being treated unfairly.
“This organization is different from others because we are mainly here to educate our fellow students. We want all students here to realize the true value of human life from conception to natural death,” expressed Christopher Theriot, president of Southeastern Students for Life. “What I like most about this organization is that I can really save lives! It really makes me feel horrible to know humans are dying from abortion, euthanasia and the death penalty, and we do nothing. This organization allows me to do my part in ending these horrible acts. When I noticed that SLU had no pro-life group, I decided to help start one.”
Southeastern Students for Life began three years ago with Theriot being one of the founding members. Since then, the organization has been making the importance of life known on campus by creating displays such as the ‘Cemetery of the Innocent,’ which was recently displayed on the SLU campus on Sept. 29 on the lawn surrounding the Hurricane Katrina memorial fountain.
Southeastern Students For Life flyer posted on a bulletin board on the 2nd floor of D. Vickers Hall at Southeastern Louisiana University. Photo by Ivana Ellis.
‘Cemetery of the Innocent’ is a statement about abortion with a display of small blue and pink flags representing unborn babies aborted each day.
“From day one, I have been impressed with how passionately they believe in their cause, but at the same time how thoughtful, reasonable and compassionate they have been in how they go about presenting their case,” Dr. Rossano said.
Southeastern Students for Life meetings consist of speakers with a few added bonuses. “We do different things at every meeting, from speakers to designing posters, to educating ourselves on pro-life matters, to just plain hanging out and having a good time,” Theriot said. The organization also volunteers at local crisis pregnancy centers.
The meetings for Southeastern Students for Life are held every second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. in War Memorial Student Union, Room 223. It is open to all SLU students, faculty and staff. More information about the organization can be found by visiting the following link: Southeastern Students for Life. To contact the organization directly, send an email to southeastern.lions4life@gmail.com or attend a meeting.
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