Atheists: Do any of you believe that abortion should be illegal? Or restricted?

Question

Or is this really strictly just a religious issue?

Just curious.

Good answers so far (with notable exceptions). I'm just wondering if there is anyone out there who doesn't believe in a god who still thinks abortion should be illegal. The next step is to find out what non-religious grounds this man would have for making it illegal.

I admit that the search for a non-religious anti-abortionist is is most likely a futile search. But the main objective is to hear from those who let no thought of god or religion enter the debate.

Answer 1

It shouldn't be illegal.

And it has nothing to do with me believing or not believing in religion.

Politicians cannot be trusted to do *anything* so why would I want them making medical decisions for my wife/gf/significant other?

The morals and ethics I was born with tell me that we shouldn't be walking around terminating pregnancies, however.

Answer 2

I don't believe it's strictly a religious issue. After all, we are talking about potential lives which impact everyone. I think abortion should be legal in certain cases and it should be limited to one time per lifetime. Because people tend to abuse everything, I can see some girl going to get an abortion once a year. You should also have to pay a hefty penalty if you decide to get one. That would deter people from getting abortions just because they didn't have protection. In the end, though, I would rather see an abortion than to see the outcome of a kid growing up in foster care. That's never a good thing.....

Answer 3

I am not an atheist I am agnostic and I believe that abortion should be illegal except if the mother is truly at risk or the baby is going to be severely handicapped(and I mean SEVERELY).

Abortion cheapens life. Killing babies for convenience instead of taking responsibility for your actions leading up to being impregnated is just flat lazy.

I know, thumbs down from the ladies. You don't have to have sex if you don't want the baby.

Edit - O'rielly's ***** the question is just fine. If you don't want to answer then don't.

For those of you that say things like our own body, the baby is not part of your body. It's inside of you, but its not the same as your appendix or gall bladder. Thats like saying I can kick you in the face because I should be able to decide what to do with my own body. You do have the right to decide up to the point where you create another human and then their rights superceed yours.

Answer 4

I don't think it's purely a religious issue.

But, I am an Atheist, and don't believe abortion should be illegal. I can see the logic in regulating abortion the same way you would any other medical procedure, though, and would be willing to entertain the argument that life begins with, say 'viability outside the womb' rather than birth.

Answer 5

I think people have the right to decide what happens to their own bodies. And when we give up this right,one exception after another, we eventually will dilute the protection so hard fought for; and eventually the government will run our lives...ughCommunism, for example, is the enforcer of "personal freedoms."
If a person doesn't want to have a baby, carry it for 10 months, and spend the next 30 years involved in the life of another, then I support that person's right to choose without Big Brother sticking its nose in my personal life.

Answer 6

I DO believe that it IS mostly a Faith-based issue. Atheists are not restricted in their thinking as to when life begins & ends & all that other stuff that seems to be in the middle! They don't seem to be as judgemental about those who DO support abortion as their Religious counterparts seem to be!

Answer 7

abortion is a sociopolitical question not the sole property of neocon/zealots.
not illegal
left absolutely alone; it hasnt changed in years why keep trying its also generally in line with how this issue is addressed in the rest of the world. The fascist Bush is supposedly against abortion as well as the majority in congress for 6 yrs why did the only thing he accomplish was a war and the unpatriotic act. Because he doesnt care no one really does. Get a new issue

Answer 8

I think abortion should be mandatory for persons unable to financially support a child. And if the same person comes in again, the third time they are sterilized.

Answer 9

I'm pro-choice but I do thing there should be restrictions:

1) no abortions after 22 weeks unless the mother's health or life is in danger

2) no repeat abortions unless the mothers health or life is in danger or unless in the case of rape / incest.

Answer 10

Thats a very poorly written question. Re-write your question and maybe I will answer it.