National Prayer Day Seeks to Influence Swedish Abortion Debate Amid Constitutional Vote

On March 15, the pro-life group Livsval, together with priest Peter Artman, is organizing a national prayer day for unborn children via Zoom to draw public and political attention to the impending constitutional vote on abortion rights in Sweden. The event, led from Kristus Konungens kyrka in Gothenburg, is designed to encourage prayerful reflection during Lent and to challenge the political consensus seeking to constitutionally protect abortion rights. Artman regards the unborn as one of the most vulnerable societal groups and calls the move to enshrine abortion rights in the constitution "absurd," criticizing that other significant issues are not constitutionally protected. He warns of a moral decline if the constitution grants individuals the right to end the life of others. The three-hour prayer gathering will feature multiple speakers offering varied perspectives on the abortion issue, aiming to awaken a collective reassessment. This initiative reflects ongoing religious and political tensions surrounding abortion legislation in Sweden, underscoring the complex interplay of faith-based activism and constitutional law developments.