Ralph Rebandt on Reproductive Rights

Reproductive Rights

Jan. 2020: Rebandt Signed Press Release From 60 Plus Association That Thanked Trump Administration For Restricting Access And Funding To Abortion Care. According to a press release from 60 Plus Association, “Dear President Trump, On behalf of the conservative movement, we would like to thank you for the accomplishments your administration has achieved on behalf of the American people. […] Reinstating the Mexico City Policy to end federal funding of groups that promote or perform abortion overseas. Restricting Title X money from going to organizations that perform, promote, or refer for abortion, while continuing to promote women's health care by funding organizations who do not. Allowing state Medicaid directors to exclude abortion providers from their Medicaid programs. Ending funding of new medical research using human fetal tissue obtained from elective abortions. Re-issuing guidance stating that hospitals may be required to treat infants born alive after abortions. Opposing efforts at the United Nations to make abortion an international human right. […] Ralph A. Rebandt II Lead Pastor Oakland Hills Community Church” [Press Release – 60 Plus Association, 1/13/20]

Jul. 2021: Rebandt Signed Press Release From 60 Plus Association Opposing Efforts “To Strip The Hyde Amendment And Other Long-Standing Pro-Life Provisions From Federal Law.” According to a press release from the 60 Plus Association, “Conservatives believe that the sanctity of human life, including the value of every child, should be honored and protected by our laws. We are deeply opposed to efforts to strip the Hyde amendment and other long-standing pro-life provisions from federal law. […] Ralph A. Rebandt, II, Michigan Gubernatorial Candidate, Ralph Rebandt for Governor.” [Press Release – 60 Plus Association, 7/21/21]

On His Website, Rebandt Claimed He Supported Legislation And “Citizen Initiatives” To “Uphold And Protect The Life Of Unborn Boys And Girls.” According to Rebandt’s campaign website, “From the moment of conception, each person is assigned a unique DNA, even if they are an identical twin. […] Father Frank Pavone once said, ‘We are told that we cannot speak about abortion in church because it is too political. We are told that we can’t speak about abortion in the political arena because it is too religious. We are told that we shouldn’t write or talk about it in the media because it is too disturbing. Not in business because it is too distractive. If we talk about abortion in education, it is too controversial. You can’t talk about abortion in schools because it is too disruptive.’ Ralph speaks out on behalf of the protection of human life. He supports state legislation and citizen initiatives that will uphold and protect the life of unborn boys and girls and the conversation central to that protection, and is a staunch proponent of life.” [RalphRebandtForGovernor, viewed 1/13/22]

Rebandt Urged Followers To “Pray For Wisdom To Choose Life And The Courage To Stand By It” As Supreme Court Heard Oral Arguments To Decide Fate Of Roe V. Wade. According to Rebandt’s Facebook page, “TODAY IS HISTORIC. At 10:00 EST the U. S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that could begin to dismantle Roe v. Wade. PRAY for wisdom to choose life and the courage to stand by it.  Psalm 139:13b-14a ‘you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.’” [Facebook.com/RalphRebandtForGovernor, 12/1/21]