i would just like to know how many atheists on here is pro life. i am currently in an argument with some1 through email that says that pro life is religion based, however i have seen atheist on here saying they were pro life and would like to show this person that just because u are pro life doesn't mean u are a christian.
2006-12-06 06:46:34 · 20 answers · asked by ♥ gina ♥ 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There are many pro-life atheists, though the majority appear to favor pro-choice. Atheist discussion groups often include lively debates on this topic. Likewise, many Christians are pro-choice.
The pro-life position is not necessarily religion-based.
2006-12-06 06:51:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am pro choice... and I agree with both of you. I think religion is a HUGE factor in that argument. I also think that it is a moral issue (outside of the christian moral system) for other people as well. Of course there are pro life atheists! Just like there are Christians who are pro choice. Its an argument where it is easy to see both sides and choose accordingly.
Personally, I think FIRST TRIMESTER abortion should be left alone (legal). Anything after that (provided it doesn't threaten the life of the mother) should be illegal- or at least reserved for extreme situations. I feel that it isn't another person's right to stop someone else from making this choice or even hinder it, as it is a very difficult and personal choice to make (and its nobody's business other than the mother's).
2006-12-06 14:55:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I am more so athiest then religious. I am pro-life, and I don't really lok at it in a religious perspective. I feel this way, b/c so many people just go out and have sex, and when it comes to having the baby they loose any morals they may have had. If your going to have sex, then I think people should have to deal with the "consequences" if they get pragnant. esp. with so many contraceptives on the market these days. I find it immature and murder to kill an unborn child.
Alot of times I question God on this part, as I am not a huge believe on the whole "free-will" when dealing with this topic. Supposidly God knows everything such as what we are doing and everything that goes along with that. If he knows that a women is going to kill a fetus (which I still consider human from conception on), then why does he let it happen. It is the female and males fault who had sex who now get the choice to destroy a baby who never asked for any of this. Plus abortion processes are just cruel. Yet it isn't illegal.
2006-12-06 14:52:57 · answer #3 · answered by mke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some atheists are pro life. There are also many Christians that are pro-choice.
2006-12-06 14:49:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
The discussion has become charged enough that the propaganda word is pro life instead of anti choice. Would you feel comfortable calling a pro choice person pro death. It is not likely but many Christioans not only think it is OK but are willing to commit murder to advance their cause.
If you are pro-life can you morally support the death penalty of the organized murder called war?
2006-12-06 14:53:13 · answer #5 · answered by Barabas 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm pro-life. I like life. I'm not anti-choice however - I am pro-choice.
You'll have to adjust your terminology - the abortion debate is not pro-life/pro-choice... I don't think pro-choicists hate life. They just don't think that people should dictate what a woman does with her body. Thus they're not on the side of "anti-choice."
Most atheists do support pro-choice, basically because they see it as a rights issue (which it is) and typically they champion human rights in all forms.
2006-12-06 14:52:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I'm pro-choice but there are atheists that are pro-life, it doesn't have to have anything to do with religious beliefs.
2006-12-06 14:56:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am an atheist and my own personal feeling is that abortion should only be carried out if their is a sound medical reason.For instance,if the life of the mother is in danger.
Using abortion as a means of contraception is nothing short of murder.
2006-12-06 14:55:16 · answer #8 · answered by rosbif 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really has nothing to do with religion beyond accepting that murder of human being is wrong.
The question is, when does human life begin? Before that, its birth control. After that point, its murder. Some people may choose to follow a church teaching (which has changed over the centuries), others decide for themselves. I'm not sure there's an 'obvious' point for atheists to make the call using scientific evidence. Personally, I believe abortion should be legal up to the point of brain activity that is consistent with conscious thought. After that it should be illegal, unless the mother's health is at risk.
2006-12-06 14:51:27 · answer #9 · answered by kheserthorpe 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
there are a lot of atheist that are pro life, that has nothing to do with religion
2006-12-06 14:51:15 · answer #10 · answered by daisy322_98 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋