Joey,  Mike Pence brought the issue of religion into the debate when he challenged his opponent as a Catholic for being pro-choice in the abortion matter.   Not every religion views an embryo or pre-viability fetus as an ensouled person,  though some religions believe that only they have the absolute truth.   The issue is complex enough in various medical situations without soundbite politicians trying to garner votes by appealing to one or more groups' religious beliefs...  as Mr. Pence and others have done.

When a politician claims to be pro-life but votes to give the wealthy tax cuts,  then (ostensibly to balance the budget)  votes to cut funding for pre-natal care, health care for families, food subsidies for families, education, housing, etc.,   ...their actions tell me their words mean nothing beyond vote garnering.   Those latter issues are also human rights issues that directly affect children and their ability to live and thrive.