“You’re not really pro-life unless…” is an accusation that comes from pro-choice critics as well as other pro-lifers. There are many reasons to avoid using it.
SPL's Monica Snyder and Herb Geraghty unpack the motivations behind pro-life purity tests, the psychology of gatekeeping, and the practical impact of exclusionary language on the abortion debate.
Access the full discussion here: https://secularprolife.org/2026/03/not-really-pro-life-discussion/