LoudSilence
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As a Christian myself and as far as I'm reading, probably the only pro-life person here? let me respond to this, at least, to clarify a few misconceptions.
While I do agree that our actions is between us and God, from a Christian, biblical perspective, at least (can't speak for other religions), what you and any other non Christian do is between them and the God of the Bible as well. Anybody's actions whether "good" or "bad" God sees and judges all of us based on that regardless of who we are, whether we believe in Him or believe that He exists or not. If it is sin (ie. we see abortion as murder, and murder of the innocent at that), then there will be consequences, even eternal consequences if not dealt with. We, as the human race, whoever we are, are responsible for our own actions before a Holy God.
As Christians we are to hate sin according to the Word of God, The Bible. Not just our own sin, but any sin. If we are to wink away sin aka tolerate it, then it's disobeying God who commanded us to hate sin. And that is why so many of us are so adamant about issues like abortion.
Point is, abortion was never an exception. Hope that clarifies some things.
Thank you for your input, buddy.
Now not to make this a religious debate or a scrutiny of Christianity, but just to clarify: isn't the crux of your belief accepting Jesus as the Lord? If this basic tenet is not fulfilled, can obeying/disobeying other commands even be relevant? That is, why would the rules matter to someone who has not accepted Jesus and is currently hellbound anyway?
And moreover, as this is a secular nation, it just seems odd that pro-life/pro-choice is mentioned in debates as an actual political stance when one is entirely based on a religious belief.
And another question which I had asked earlier and Esper alluded to is the concept of selectively condemning actions. I do not see any strong movements against these much more common socially accepted ideas which the Bible directly forbids:
- Infidelity
- Ham/certain seafood consumption
- Masturbation
- Tattoos
- Gossip (ie. all celebrity story coverage and publications)
- Remarriage after divorce
Now again, really not trying to put Christianity under the spotlight (or you on the spot!). I just don't see why they there is some need to impose this one particular rule out of many on a sea of people who probably don't even believe in God to begin with.
P.S. So you know, I personally do believe in God and am not trying to be disrespectful at all. I just think we should approach this rationally.