September 7, 2004
GUEST BELI-BLOGGER BRADLEY W. : LIFE, LIBERTY, & ABORTION (Part 1 of 3)
After David Meek's entry on 41 different quantitative responses to the definition of when a fetus/baby achieves personhood, I thought I would carry on this key, central issue in politics and philosophical debate. This key issue is of paramont importance to many, myself included, but I often wonder if we fully understand, evaluate and offer up various justifications for our positions without implicating oneself and falling into the preverbial "slippery slope." So, during this week and next, I'm posting a three-part series, Life, Liberty, and Abortion, that explores this debate from many perspectives.
To preface this exploration, let me mention that as a Catholic and a member of the human race, I believe a duty to right moral action and value for life is at the core of who we are. However, the lack of a "real" debate about the philosophical and political reasoning in both positions has weakened the stance that many take. Today, we'll explore the various issues at hand through a published article by a leading journalist on the pro-life/pro-choice debate. I understand, most don't want to read another judgmental, critical article about one side or the other, however, this article is very well articulated and balanced.
Next week, we'll look at two leading opposing philosopher's positions (including post-modern feminism). This timely debate exposes the radical positions in this fiery climate that we "might" face in the upcoming political and judicial agenda's of those implicated.
For now, click here to read an article that may just challenge your own position, and look for Part II on this topic next Monday, September 13.
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