Biden says Catholic Church wouldn’t agree with Graham’s abortion ban

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President Biden criticized Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) for his proposed federal bill banning abortions past 15 weeks gestation, saying: “My church doesn’t even make that argument now.” Right leaning articles point out that Biden’s claim is false.

The Hill published a centrist article about how at a Democratic National Committee fundraiser in New York City, Biden said “Think about what these guys are talking about, no exceptions — rape, incest — no exceptions, regardless of age.” However, the bill does in fact include exceptions in cases of rape, incest and physical dangers to the life of the mother. It specifically authorizes abortion when “the pregnancy is a result of rape against a minor or incest against a minor,” in addition to rape against an adult woman.

A left-leaning article from Washington Post highlights that Biden is the second Catholic president in U.S. history to support abortion rights leaving him he is at odds with some American bishops who have questioned his faith on the issue. Abortion is now banned or mostly prohibited in 15 states, while several others are in various legal limbo. Republicans generally have praised the ruling overturning Roe v. Wade; Democrats criticize the bill as an assault on women's rights.

A right-leaning article from Daily Caller highlights how Biden falsely stated the legislation does not include exceptions for rape or incest. Graham's law does make an exception for saving the mother's life and cases of rape and incest. At a news conference on September 13, the senator said that the law would prevent an unborn child from experiencing "excruciating agony" referencing a study that claimed a child's nerve endings are fully developed by 15 weeks, allowing them to experience pain. Also, Biden's statement on abortion runs counter to Catholic teaching, which teaches that life begins at conception and that all human life has "inherent dignity" and should be treated equally.

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