• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Christian News Now

Christian News Now

News for the Thinking Christian

  • Home
  • U.S.
  • World
  • Church
  • Faith
  • Tech & Science
  • Family
  • Entertainment
  • Sports

Pro-Life Leaders Criticize SNL for Making Light of Abortion in Pro-choice Segment

November 10, 2021 by Staff

(Christian Headlines) Saturday Night Live drew backlash after its recent broadcast promoted abortions through a comedy sketch with a clown who had an abortion.

According to Faithwire, the skit featured “Goober the Clown,” played by actress and comedian Cecily Brown, who has been a cast member on the late-night show since 2012.

The segment was a part of the “Weekend Update” portion of the show. During the segment, cast member and “Weekend Update” co-anchor Colin Jost noted the Supreme Court heard arguments last week on Texas’ heartbeat bill, which bans all abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.

read more

Filed Under: Entertainment

Primary Sidebar

Trending News

White House Faith Office Hosts Over 100 Pastors, as Well as Missionaries From the Buddhist Community

Christian Rocker Magdalene Rose Receives Apology After Church Canceled Show Over Her Appearance

Premise of Upcoming Rom-Com ‘One Night Only’ Disgusts Christians

Albert Mohler Warns SBC Is at a ‘Breaking Point’ Over Female Pastors

RSS ChurchLeaders

  • Children’s Church Lesson for Pentecost: The Holy Spirit Gives Us Power
  • Elementary Sunday School Lesson: Celebrating Father’s Day

RSS Faithit

  • The 5 Financial Mistakes Christian Women Make in Their 50s
  • He’d Take a Bullet for Her and at 1:50 You Won’t Doubt Him a Bit

RSS ForEveryMom

  • Sharing Someone Else’s Grief Is Sacred
  • When You Think Being the Perfect Mom Is About Trying Harder

Footer

About Us
Privacy Statement
Terms and Conditions
Cookie Settings
Contact Us
Newsletter

Images used on christiannewsnow.com are licensed from stock photography providers including Shutterstock, Getty Images, iStock, Unsplash, and other licensed contributors, or are used with permission. Individual image credits are available upon request.

Search

Copyright © 2026 · Christian News Now