Hey, Friends! Why defend pro-life? It seems like the majority of people that support pro-life have some kind of spiritual foundation, so does that mean that there are no scientific arguments to defend the unborn? It’s actually the opposite! So what are some of the scientific and philosophical arguments to defend life?
When debating or even having a conversation, we have to remember that this is a topic that can become very emotional. We should not shame or guilt those who have already had abortions done, because this does not lead to productive conversations. Instead, we should be empathetic, compassionate, and patient when we explain that we are just advocating for the right for life of all people rather than trying to condemn those who cannot undo past mistakes.
In most abortion debates, the argument is framed around women’s rights, but this isn’t the true focus, which is the main problem. The focus is on the human rights of the fetus. This unborn child has been scientifically proven to have life begin at conception, and he or she is much more than just a “clump of cells.” It’s impossible for two humans to make something that starts out as “non-human” and then suddenly turns into a human. It logically just doesn’t make sense. Fetuses also have their own unique DNA set that differs from both his or her father and mother.
From teacher Scott Klusendorf, most of the arguments for abortion revolve around four main subjects: Size, Level of Development, Environment, and Dependency. Arguments such as: “Because the fetus is small, not fully developed, lives in the uterus, and is not self-sufficient, it is not its own being.” Humans have value regardless of size, and we can use the example of a smaller child and a teenager. Level of development can also be proven to not determine the value of life again, by comparing a younger child to a fully developed adult. Environment also can be argued against. No person’s value is determined based on where they live. For arguments of dependency, all children are dependent until adulthood, but they still have the right to life.
Listen to this episode for more in depth reasoning to represent the right to life of unborn children!
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Link to Scott Klusendorf’s “Pro-Life Presentation”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E00DWvhlGE4
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