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== Beliefs ==
DFLA's core principle as stated on its about page is belief in "the fundamental worth, dignity, and equality of all people" and "that the protection of human life is the foundation of human rights, authentic freedom, and good government".<ref name=aboutus /> 

As a result of this, DFLA's stated beliefs include opposition to [[abortion]], [[euthanasia]], [[capital punishment]], [[embryonic stem cell]] research, [[poverty]], [[genocide]], and "all other injustices that directly and indirectly threaten human life." The organization also states opposition to tyranny, [[terrorism]], [[genocide]], the acquisition of [[weapons of mass destruction]], [[slavery]], and "all other unjust acts of violence and aggression."<ref name=aboutus />  

=== Consistent Life Ethic ===
DFLA considers itself a member of the organization, [[Consistent Life]], previously known as the Seamless Garment Network.<ref name=doncaz>Day, K. (2008, April 22). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=348&catid=25&Itemid=223 DFLA Endorses Don Cazayoux in Special Election].</ref><ref>Consistent Life. [http://www.consistent-life.org/members.html Member Organizations].</ref> Consistent Life considers 'pro-life' to indicate not only opposition to abortion and euthanasia but also to war, the death penalty, poverty, and racism.<ref>Consistent Life. [http://www.consistent-life.org/ About Us].</ref> In 2007, the president of Consistent Life, Bill Samuel,<ref>Consistent Life. [http://wsamuel.bravejournal.com/entry/22962 Ethic Speakers].</ref> was chosen to be the lead speaker for DFLA's annual conference.<ref>Samuel, B. (2007, June 20). Bill Samuel's Web Journal. [http://wsamuel.bravejournal.com/entry/22962 Consistent Life Ethic Remarks to DFLA].</ref> Carol Crossed, the 2003 Director of DFLA, was previously the Executive Director of the Consistent Life Network.<ref>Lally, J. (2003, August 26). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=25&Itemid=223&limitstart=30 Women's Equity Day].</ref>