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lees1975

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6. The belief that life begins at conception is uniquely religious in nature
Sun Dec 12, 2021, 01:38 AM
Dec 2021

So if a state adopts legislation that bans all abortions, is it then in violation of the First Amendment's establishment clause? That's a fine legal hair to split since state governments could come to that conclusion without religious influence. But that's not very likely.

But the rights of individuals who believe life begins at conception are not violated by laws which permit a woman to choose an abortion. There's no personal accountability required of someone just because they live in a country that allows it. And if your religious beliefs about abortion are genuine and sincere, then it seems you'd be looking for ways to help women facing that kind of a choice to make what you think is the right choice, rather than allowing circumstances to be the deciding factor. Right? If you feel strongly that every child has the right to be born, then you'd be in favor of counseling services, health services, job and financial assistance, and providing places for babies to be adopted if the mothers don't have the ability to keep the babies. Or you'd at least let the state fund the programs with taxpayer dollars.

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