thssm.23.09.08
#10,806
Do you really mean the last four words?
So if a Jewish woman wants to have an early elective abortion based upon her religion that God breathes his essence into a newborn at birth and that is when the value of life begins, but she lives in a state where the majority religion prevails that the value of life begins at conception, why can’t she get a legal abortion in her state where she lives? That is if each individual can decide when prior to birth when they believe the value of life begins? If as you say, to each their own.
I do not see you protecting a woman’s first amendment right to be not subservient to Catholic doctrine about when they insist their faithful accept that the sanctity of life begins.
Her conscience is not protected equally with other women in other states who have access to early abortion care? Why do you accept that?
nf.23.09.08 #10,813
Do you really mean the last four words?
Yes, it’s what I’ve been saying in this thread for…how long now? My argument isn’t about the morality of abortion, it’s about the government making it mandatory across the states.
So if a Jewish woman wants to have an early elective abortion based upon her religion that God breathes his essence into a newborn at birth and that is when the value of life begins, but she lives in a state where the majority religion prevails that the value of life begins at conception, why can’t she get a legal abortion in her state where she lives?
Because I’ve stated several times now that religion shouldn’t be the deciding factor of whether or not abortion should be legal. However, when it comes to that procedure, it’s up to the states, not the federal government, to make laws about it. If the people of the state want abortions, without exception, it’s up to them to petition their elected representatives to allow it.
I do not see you protecting a woman’s first amendment right to be not subservient to Catholic doctrine about when they insist their faithful accept that the sanctity of life begins.
Yes, you do, I’ve said repeatedly that religion should not be a factor. A woman can say when a life begins. I say it begins at conception, but my views are irrelevant. Again, this is not about what I believe, or what the woman believes, it’s about what’s constitutional.