D. Godby writes that pro-life as a womb-to-tomb belief.

Being 'pro-life,' according to Pop John Paul and church teaching, is a 'womb to tomb' belief. It's not just about being opposed to abortion. Being pro-life involves a consistent ethic of life. Church teaching is very clear in its opposition to the death penalty, almost all wars, poverty, and for such matters as stewardship of the Earth, health care and full employment. Pope John Paul II oculd not have been any more emphatic about his opposition to the current war in Iraq or to the death penalty.

Well said.