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Post by bookaddict on Dec 16, 2006 19:47:26 GMT -5
religious issues in the U.S are commonly talked about. Not long ago I heard that a pharmacy would not give out birthcontrol because they did not agree with it. It makes me wonder if these religious issues are widespread, or the media makes it seem so. These issues don't come up in Canada, not that i've heard of anyways. In Canada we have a lot of U.S influence and I think the stereotypes are common in the media.
I really don't want anyone to get upset with me. I'm wondering how widespread these issues are, or if it's not really an issue but the media making it so. I really don't think it's that widespread, but i'm just wondering.
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Post by Bina on Dec 17, 2006 6:09:22 GMT -5
It´s great that we get the chance to ask questions like that on this board! In Germany people aren´t very religious anymore and even if they are, they don´t always believe in the church. I guess the religious roots of America play a big role still.
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Post by dreamer112 on Dec 30, 2006 0:31:26 GMT -5
I'm aginst abortion. I think that if somone makes the choice to not use protection and do not want a baby then they need to face the consequences. I also think that is is murder because the baby is very much alive, and killing any living human being is murder. If people don't want a baby then they need to be smart about what they are doing. I think it is a whole different ball game though for people who are victims of rape. I am still aginst abortion but I understand that it is not their stupid choices that bring this unwanted baby upon them. This doesn't mean that I am aginst people who have had an abortion or dislike them. I think that they didn't make the right choice but I still am completley willing to be friends with them and support them after the fact.
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Post by czarval on Jan 4, 2007 0:32:17 GMT -5
Its good that you're still willing to be friends with people who have had one and give them support.
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Kristie
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Post by Kristie on Aug 10, 2007 10:42:18 GMT -5
I had a philosophy course last semester, and one of our hot topics was abortion. There were some girls in my discussion group that said they wouldn't personally have one, but they won't stop anybody else from doing it if they want. They called that pro-life. But believing that others should have the choice isn't pro-life, it's pro-choice. Pro-life is really, "No one ever, no matter what the circumstances are, can have an abortion." Does anyone else see the flaw in their argument, at least how they called their opinion by the wrong thing?
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Post by Hanna on Aug 11, 2007 4:06:59 GMT -5
I see what you mean Kristie, and I agree with you. Saying what they said becomes kind of an oxymoron, doesn't it?
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Post by Lu on Aug 11, 2007 4:26:33 GMT -5
I see what you mean, Kristie. I don't know what to vote, I've become pro life after my mom's latest two pregnancy resulted in spontaneous abortions, it was terrible..it was like my future brother actually died. That's the reason why I'd never do an abortion. But growing up I thought more about the matter and I think I'm more pro choice now, as my grandpa said once: abortion is a very wrong thing (he was a catholic) but when it was illegal, people who were rich used to go and abort in a foreign Country where it was allowed, and people who didn't have money enough have to follow the law. He thought that wasn't right and I agree with him.
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Kristie
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Post by Kristie on Aug 12, 2007 12:48:34 GMT -5
By spontaneous abortions, do you mean miscarriages? When the baby dies before it's born of "natural" causes? I thought maybe you're just not aware of the English word for it. I don't think I would ever have an abortion myself, but I don't want to stop anyone else from making that decision.
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Post by Lu on Aug 12, 2007 13:07:47 GMT -5
You're right Kristie, I guess I meant "miscarriage" but I'm not aware of the correct word I mean when a pregnancy doesn't last, a sort of unsuccesfull pregnancy (not a great definition..) but something not depending from a woman's wish and control.
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Kristie
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Post by Kristie on Aug 12, 2007 13:12:09 GMT -5
Yeah, that's what a miscarriage is. It's not really "natural" causes, but it's beyond the woman's control. My mom had a couple miscarriages before my older sister was born.
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Post by Lu on Aug 12, 2007 13:26:58 GMT -5
I know a new word now, thanks Kristie. My mom had two miscarriage about 10 years after I was born but doctors said she'd never be able have other babies.
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Kristie
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Post by Kristie on Aug 12, 2007 14:02:46 GMT -5
That's horrible. I don't know what I'd do if I ever have a miscarriage in the future when I'm ready to have babies.
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Post by Carma on Aug 13, 2007 6:40:40 GMT -5
oh, me neither!
In my opinion women should have a choice whether or not to have an abortion. I'm not sure if I would have one, but I think under some circumstances I would... one argument I've heard a couple of times, is when you got raped and you get pregnant, you probably don't want that baby if that happens.. Because it will remind you to much about what happened...
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Post by Juliet on Aug 13, 2007 11:12:37 GMT -5
i see what you mean kristie, i'm pro-choice even if not just for a religious matter.
i don't think i could ever have an abortion but i think women should have the right to decide,especially in difficult circumstances...
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Post by jobean on Apr 4, 2008 6:44:37 GMT -5
I think that women should have the right to choose whether they can have abortions or not. If I was pregnant right now, I'd have one. Not only because it'd deter me from my career, but also because it'd be unfair to the kid. I know I'm being a prude and all, but sometimes when I see girls my age in my area who are pregnant, I can't help but think that they're being irresponsible. But then again, I'm not very religious, so... However, I do think that when I'm older, my viewpoint on abortions might change.
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