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Quote by: Gorgo The question for some seems to be, not what is best for humans, but how can I put religion into this and make it sound logical?
There is no black and white yes or no answer here. The question is, how do we make life as good as possible for the greatest number of humans, with the realization that we need to be concerned about the rest of the planet as well. Why? Because we are humans and we'd like to live as long and as happily as possible. Not because some mythical Jesus says so, but because that's what we'd like. That is the goal. No other goal makes much sense to me.
In order to reach that goal, with limited understanding and ability, we have to make choices. We kill insects and bacteria to limit disease. We kill plants and animals to eat. We imprison (domesticate) animals for our own enjoyment. We restrain people and animals that might be dangerous to humans or our property.
Some of these things become distasteful to people who wish everything was peaceful all the time.
Abortion is one of the choices that we've made available. It is a major medical procedure. Some find it distasteful for logical reasons. Something that can be (remotely) labeled "human" is being treated as something that can be discarded. I understand that. However, lines have to be drawn. A reasonable line is pre-birth, or even the end of the second trimester. |
Reading my mind G, reading my mind. So my question to you is, like my original post, is the womans (or couples, inevitably the womans though) choice hers or for others to choose for her. And if it is the others, which I think that you will not choose, is that right?