American History Tellers Listen Now: Liberty Lost
Jun 24, 2025
In a heart-wrenching tale, a young girl named Abbi faces the turmoil of unplanned pregnancy in a devoutly religious environment. Her parents send her to a facility designed to guide girls like her, but the real message is about giving their babies to 'deserving' couples. As Abbi struggles with the decision, the societal pressures and moral expectations weigh heavily on her. Some girls push against these constraints, while others succumb to the system, sparking a story of resilience and defiance in the face of coercive adoption practices.
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Evangelical Views Shape Adoption Pressure
- Evangelical homes view sex outside of marriage as a sin, deeply influencing responses to teen pregnancy.
- Pregnant teens at Liberty Godparent Home are pressured to place babies for adoption to 'more deserving' Christian couples.
Coerced Adoption Ceremony
- Abby and Nathan were forced to give their newborn son to a chosen Christian couple in a coercive adoption ceremony.
- Abby felt punished and horrified, realizing she was not allowed to be the mother her baby deserved.
Resurgence of Forced Adoptions
- Forced adoptions of unwed mothers' babies mirror practices from the 1950s and 60s, persisting under religious influence.
- This practice aims to reshape the nation by ensuring children are raised in 'true Christian homes' with a godly husband.