When We Begin to Be Human

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Is abortion truly, in fact, murder? The answer to this query is explored in this objective speculation of the positions on the controversial topic of abortion. Through citing passages from the Bible and taking into account the strong beliefs of Catholicism, which opposes abortion, the author thoughtfully and respectfully gives insight into the different stances on the issue.

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"The issue of abortion, perhaps more than any other single issue, divides all of American society. Our nation is so polarized over the political, legal, and moral status of abortion that an objective evaluation of this issue is hardly possible. The two sides are, of course, "pro-choice" and "pro-life." Simply stated, a pro-choicer would hold that the decision to abort a pregnancy is to be made only by the woman, the state having no right to interfere with their unalienable rights. And a pro-lifer would hold that, from the moment of conception, the embryo or fetus is alive. While these labels may appear definitive in nature, there are a large number of people that I have encountered who, while possibly labeling themselves as pro-choice, do not feel on a personal level that abortion would be a moral decision in their own lives. Since few individuals believe themselves to be against life or against rights, these self-chosen labels fail to encompass the complexity of the opinions involved with the abortion issue."

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