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Originally posted by: JediSage
The lack of certain body parts would not invalidate the fact that at some point the child would manifest these parts, or that the child is alive.
but it might invalidate the fact the the fetus is a child, depending apon your point of view.
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Originally posted by: JediSage
A physical body, in addition to the DNA, chromosones, ability to grow, etc is enough to warrant protection, if anything.
that is your opinion. not everyone would agree.
would the devoloping cells immediately after conception be regarded as having a physical body?
does a frozen embryo have the ability to grow?