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Originally posted by: Asha
Even though the people who posted the "can't keep her legs closed" comments will probably *say* they are merely championing personal responsibility, their words belie utter contempt for women and female sexuality.
That's why I'm so glad that the right to choose forms of reproductive healthcare such as abortion remains protected. I certainly don't want the fate of my womb decided by people who make statements like the "can't keep her legs closed" routine seen here.
I've read all sorts of people who've tried to distort the bible to cover abortion. The fact of the matter is: the bible doesn't address the issue and there are as many comments in the bible which support terminating pregnancy as there are glorifying human life at every stage. Moreover, Jesus hung out with hookers all the time ... and if you were a hooker in Christ's day, you probably had an abortion or two. Yet Christ never mentioned it. Abortion was a non-issue to the J-man himself.
As for the guy who said that homosexuality was unnatural: I've a pet male peacock that regularly mounts a male rooster. The peacock doesn't like the hens ... just the rooster. My neighbor has two male lop-eared bunnies that also engage in homosexual behavior. Homosexuality is quite common in the natural world.
I agree that the quote that was stated quite distastefully about "...legs closed" should not have been said in defense of the argument. However I believe the point is still a valid one...too often abortion is used as a convenience after someone has had an unprotected "encounter". We should never confuse convenience with need. If someone can't handle the consequences, maybe they should not engage in the act?
As far as Bossk's point about rape: Two wrongs do not make a right, and something that is too often overlooked in this argument is that the unborn child is INNOCENT.
The bible addresses abortion in that it outlaws murder. Life begins at conception, therefor abortion is tantamount to murder.
With regards to the homosexuality issue, I really don't want to get into this because I was asked why the Christian faith outlawed it, which I did. However, let me ask you: Is homosexuality to be considered "natural" even though if adopted in great enough numbers it would lead to the eventual extinction of any given species?
I'm following Bossk's lead on this. I don't want any more controversy. I'll read your response but I'm done.