Non judgemental close friends and family. And God.
Abortion so daughter family doesn't kick her out, her dfed, etc.
by EndofMysteries 63 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
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tec
I think the issue of abortion is everyone's business. Ultimately, however, and on an individual case, it is the woman's decision - hopefully with the help of close friends and family, as Dan said above.
I personally am against abortion - with exception to the life of the mother being at risk, and of course that is her decision to make. But to date, no one can tell me of that moment when life enters a fetus. There is no crossover point except for what we have 'legally' defined. Which means absolutely nothing except from a legal perspective. There is no 'crossing-over' point that I can imagine and that anyone else can define, so I must acknowledge that life begins at conception.
And yes, I believe in God.
Tammy
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mrsjones5
All this fuss over second hand information (i.e. gossip). EoM doesn't know this young lady personally and mostlikely doesn't know all the facts (if there is any) and circumstances. I refuse to get all worked up over gossip.
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NewChapter
I refuse to get all worked up over gossip.
Absolutely Mrs Jones, but I think that for some this has become a discussion on abortion in general, not so much a discussion about that specific person. The original post definitely was from second hand information about a stranger, and I don't think it would be a good idea to try and contact this stranger and try to persuade her not to do what you only heard she might be considering. On the other hand, I think the broader topic is of interest.
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journey-on
End of Mystery's question was: How do many of you feel about abortion? Please also state if you believe in God or not.
I think EoM is looking for our input and whether our pov is religiously based or not. As another poster mentioned, abortion is everybody's business (in a general sense). Ultimately, though, the decision to do or not do it is up to the pregnant woman, but I'm sure opinions, personal experiences, and loving counsel without judgement would be welcomed by any woman facing this "problem".
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mrsjones5
On the other hand, I think the broader topic is of interest.
You may not know this being a newbie but the topic of abortion has been discussed here to ad nauseum. Same folks for or against jump on the topic to banter back and forth about when life begins, whether it's a sin, whether it's killing a life, does the rights of the unborn jump the rights of the mother, does the unborn even have rights? It's goes on and on. Right, it should be discussed but it's not anything new to this board. That's why my focus was to the gossip aspect of this topic. I'm bored with the other aspect and I have a right to put my focus where I want it.
This ain't no kingdom hall.
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SixofNine
So I wonder how much of the guilt I hear from woman who have had abortions back home in Australia can be attributed to ones social values
100% of it.
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journey-on
Social values absolutely DO drive this issue. What IS a society if it is not its mores, taboos, and social values. Our country is still very much divided regarding this issue. The last statistic I remember seeing is that we, as an overall society, are still mostly pro-life.
We can use some Islamic countries to make this point. In some countries, 75-84% of their populace think stoning adulterers is acceptable! Does that make it right? No. But under Sharia Law, it is legal and acceptable. Their society...their social values...find stoning an adulteress perfectly acceptable.
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beksbks
I think it became law only because of the climate of the times...."if it feels good, do it". The women's movement was growing stronger and stronger, and women wanted to feel empowered to reach for the sky unencumbered by unplanned children. They needed justification to terminate an unwanted pregnancy child.
Are you serious? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_abortion
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BurnTheShips
Well of course there is guilt. Willfully killing innocent little humans is an insult to the conscience.
BTS