Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Interview about Roe v Wade

Found an interesting interview from a legal perspective on Roe v Wade.

Though I do not have the legal background - which is why this interview is beneficial - I agree that with the progress of medical technology, the issue about whether a "fetus" is a living person is really no longer even the discussion. Any ultrasound clearly shows in every way that a "fetus" is a living person from the moment of conception.

The other argument, "the health of the mother," has also been continually proven in various studies to be harmed/endangered by an abortion - whether physically (eg. increased risk of some cancers), emotionally, etc.

Thus, rather than "yell" (in various ways) about abortion, Christians need to provide answers to the actual reasons that women choose to have abortions - irresponsible "fathers," cycles of poverty, and misinformation or lack of understanding of other alternatives (eg. adoption).

Fortunately, the scholar interviewed also points out the importance of supporting crisis pregnancy centres and other such alternatives that provide necessary assistance and hope for women.

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