THE 40 FILM @ SMC
featuring Linda Couri
March 15, 2016 @ 7 PM
ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE: 125
(Approximately 8% of the student body)
SUMMARY
The event was a resounding success, drawing students of all varying opinions relating to abortion. Overall, the film was well received. Plus, the testimony by Linda Couri afterward in addition to her discussion with the students was overwhelmingly positive. Linda did not approach her time there as a way to ‘preach.’ In fact, she came with much humility, as someone who used to work in the abortion industry, identifying with students who believe what she believed when she was in college.
STUDENT QUOTES
“Wonderful, thank you so much to everyone who made this possible.”
“Great to hear from the women who have been through this. Thank you.”
“This was a beautiful, helpful, and balanced event. Thank you!”
“It’s really uncomfortable comparing the deaths of U.S. soldiers to abortions. Both are horrifying and awful but I don’t think we should compare them. It discredits both dead babies and dead soldiers.”
“GREAT!”
“Helpful for my research on gender and religion. I found some language in the film problematic (not pro-woman).”
“It was great! I loved the film and really appreciated the open dialogue and everyone’s true care and compassion about the topic.”
“Great! I really enjoyed the discussion. Thank you!”
“Awesome!”
“Loved it all!”
“I really liked that it was brought up in the discussion that our society and those for pro-life are not fully ready for immediate illegal abortions. I’m glad Planned Parenthood was also brought up very civilly. It was very open, which I really liked!”
“I really enjoyed the calm and open discussion that was made available after the film. It made it more interesting as a pro-life woman.”
“Thank you so much! Terrific, real, and so helpful!”
“Amazing! Thank you!”
“I loved the open discussion.”
“I loved the film. It was very informative as was the discussion.”
“Excellent discussion.”
“It was super interesting. The discussion could have been longer, because I think people still had a lot of thoughts.”
“Thank you so much for this event! I thoroughly enjoyed the film, and the discussion that followed was amazing! We need more events like this! Everything was handled in a respectful manner.”
“I appreciated the opportunity to talk about this issue with such a rational, humble, and informed speaker. I loved Linda!!!”
“Very interesting and well done/organized.”
“Loved how the film addressed pro-choice and pro-life views. The speaker was also very honest.”
“Film was great. Couldn’t stay for the Q&R.”
“Such a great event! Please do more like it! Great movie and discussion.”
“Great! Very informational!”
“I liked hearing both sides.”
“I appreciate that the event fostered respectful discussion and invited students of many perspectives.”
“Loved it! Discussion was great.”
“FANTASTIC!”
“It provoked very good discussion and was very informative.”
“I enjoyed the discussion because it was interesting to see different perspectives on the topic.”
“Very informative and interesting. Thank you!”
“I thought this was very informative. It made me aware of what’s going on in the world. Thank you!!”
“I like Linda’s opening, ‘I promote your thoughts.’” The conversation after was good. Linda, you’re great but please form actual answers.”
“It was an eye-opening film. I liked it a lot; it was just phenomenal. Thank you for doing this event.”
I thought the film was well done. Linda was excellent with the questions, because she was faithful to the Catholic Church and pro-life cause, yet still acknowledged the hard areas of this topic. I wonder what it would be like to hear a pro-choice person’s response to the film.”
HOW STUDENTS HEARD
(86 RESPONSES)
20 Belles for Life 19 Flyer 17 Word of mouth 14 Facebook
8 Table tents 4 Palm cards 2 Campus Ministry 2 Other
FOLLOW UP
We plan to work with the Belles for Life and St. Mary’s College Campus Ministry to host another 1st class event in the ’16-’17 school year.
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