The sanctity of life issue is a national destiny determining moral/political conflict. I shall expound on this statement from a biblical perspective.
There have been other occasions of moral/political conflicts in our nation’s short, but impactful influence on the evolution of human societies and governments. The American Civil War to end slavery being our most epic moral struggle. The current struggles associated with abortion is another.
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Lots of words. The bottom line is: No one has the right to interfere with a woman's bodily functions. (tell her what to do with her body for that is akin to slavery and kidnapping which can be seen as civil rights violations). To do so, is itself a sin, the sin of pride, which we all know is the greatest sin - the one Lucifer committed. Another religious point for those keeping track is; life does not begin until breath(Spirit) enters the body. Finally, if a woman is committing a sin by aborting her fetus, she owns it. So, read if you are without sin put that rock down and go home and rethink your own life and leave others alone.
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