Ohio pro-life activist fired following dustup with congressman over Christian beliefs: report

An Ohio pro-life activist has lost her job shortly after a high-profile argument with Ohio Republican Rep. Max Miller, who lambasted her for expressing her Christian faith online before reversing course and apologizing.

Elizabeth Marbach served as the communications director for Ohio Right to Life, but was fired after the public dustup with Miller, whose wife Emily sits on the board, the Sentinel reported. She reportedly declined offers to resign or go through a transition period. It remains unclear what connection, if any, Marbach's online dispute with Rep. Miller had on her termination.

Marbach told the outlet that she hoped her former employer would pursue pro-life initiatives without regard political distractions.

"Preborn lives are being slaughtered every day, and Ohio Right to Life is one of the few organizations in a position to stop it. I hope and pray that they would prioritize abolishing abortion in Ohio going forward and not be distracted by politics," she said.

"There's no hope for any of us outside of having faith in Jesus Christ alone," Marbach wrote on Tuesday. Christian teaching has traditionally held that salvation comes through Jesus Christ alone.

The Ohio congressman, who identifies as Jewish, took exception to the post, calling it "one of the most bigoted tweets I have ever seen," and urging her to delete. She refused and reasserted her position. Miller's criticism received significant digital rebuke from Christians and non-Christians alike, with even far-left Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar coming to Mardach's defense.

The Republican subsequently apologized, saying, "I posted something earlier that conveyed a message I did not intend. I will not try to hide my mistake or run from it. I sincerely apologize to Lizzie and to everyone who read my post."

Just the News has sought comment from Ohio Right to Life.

Ben Whedon is an editor and reporter for Just the News. Follow him on Twitter.