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To: silverleaf
Our paths have crossed before. As always, I treasure and respect your philosopy and intellect.

None of us can possibly address "the most moral" thing to do!!!!

Unfortunately, there are many in FR and elsewhere who insist on imposing their view of morality, their view of what is right and wrong for the whole world, and who never shirk their "duty" to tell the rest of us not just what we should do, but what we must do. They are not satisfied to preach their view of morality on Sunday, but seek to use the police powers of the government to impose that view on the unwilling or unwashed. For myself and my family, I believe abortion is wrong, but I'm not so arrogant and self-righteous that I believe that I should be dictating my beliefs to others. I am also confident enough in my own religion and beliefs that I don't feel I need to go about converting others to my view.

As you say, "THEY, with the support of the baby's doctor and the help of their pastor or priest, must decide..." As outsiders, our role should be to support the parents in whatever choices they make, and to pray for them and for their child.
147 posted on 01/25/2006 3:22:19 PM PST by Small-L (I love my country, but I despise my government.)
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To: Small-L
Unfortunately, there are many in FR and elsewhere who insist on imposing their view of morality, their view of what is right and wrong for the whole world, and who never shirk their "duty" to tell the rest of us not just what we should do, but what we must do

I have noted this too -especially on this thread that asks for moral opinions of pro-lifers. Very odd to see all these pro-life moral opinions posted -very odd?

154 posted on 01/25/2006 3:38:17 PM PST by DBeers (†)
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To: Small-L

Evey law imposes someone's view of morality. I hope you realize that. Laws against murder, rape, stealing are not needed for those of us who are moral and ethical. They do however serve to give notice to the amoral of what civilazation will not tolerate.


164 posted on 01/25/2006 4:03:59 PM PST by lastchance (Hug your babies.)
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To: Small-L
For myself and my family, I believe abortion is wrong...

I'm curious: why do you believe abortion is wrong?

196 posted on 01/26/2006 8:47:30 AM PST by Fatalist (60 in 06)
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