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My head spins when I hear that there is no scientific evidence that life begins at conception. I am standing on the shoulders of scientific giants when I say that because it has been well established since the 1800's! It used to be considered that lie began at quickening, when the mother felt...

Of course, that is, as I outlined before, if you think the life has not yet begun. Not at all is my argument about quantity, however, it is certainly not about quality, either. That argument is about one person deciding for another what they think their life should be like. Saying that it is...

I am truly sorry for you and your wife. ---------------------------------------------------- I don't mean heroic like nobody would do it, but wouldn't you feel a sense of awe and pride for a fellow man that takes the bullet for his wife? Of course it's out of love, and of course the most of...

Thanks for the suggestion. They are numbered. Hopefully this will answer your question as well, Access_guy49. Sorry I didn't get to it before. I think we could agree that there is a hierarchy of responsibilities in regards to protecting life: 1. Self 2. Family 3. Others The act of...

I'm sort of lost on what y'all think. Do you agree that, through reason, we can ascertain certain guiding principles, especially that one should not murder another human being (refer to previous definition of murder, which allows for capitol punishment when necessary - prisons aren't...

I'm not sure how it does. It is argued whether or not one can know that there is some sort of "lawgiver" using reason alone. I happen to think you can, but these "natural laws" are, like I said, based on nature and reason, not because "God said so." Even if you do hold that you can know that...

I would argue that we can know there is a "supreme law giver" based on that very fact, however, I didn't want to get into that discussion. You are absolutely right.

I don't know about secret murders because I don't think all people know what they are doing, but unjust killings to say the least. Yes, the morning after pill falls in the same category since it creates a hostile environment for the newly conceived. Similar to starving it to death. Natural...

The portion of interest in my question is for all people, of all times. If we agree upon this, then we agree that there is a "law" that is discernible and reasonable and applies to human beings regardless of what their opinion is. If that is the case, what other "laws" are discernible and...

It jives with many religions, but is not based on religion. It is based on reason. If someone came up to me and said according to their interpretation of the natural law, they are justified in killing whomever they want for whatever reason they want, they are wrong. Not because I think they...

While there are multiple interpretations of the natural law, all classical interpretations of the natural law would agree that to kill another human being in the way we are discussing is against the natural law. And that is the interpretation of natural law I am discussing. Can we at least...

No, because the person is not innocent and justice is deserved, especially since it is the responsibility of the state to bring about a type of justice so as to provide a safe society. It does, however, make it an abuse of justice and would call for some sort of reform. We all know that the...

I've been entirely too busy to post lately, but I'll post a super quick reply... If that is what the state intends, then I would say that it isn't justified - I mean in order to do something that is a good action, it has to be a good thing that you are doing and you have to do it for the right...

I guess it goes to show I shouldn't answer posts at 12:30 in the morning. I should have used the word "someone." I guess I'm a little surprised. Are we really debating what the word innocent means? Not guilty of a particular act, not in the much more general sense you are referring to...

As stated in a previous post to another member, the moment before birth, receiving all sustenance from the mother, it is right to end its life, the moment afterwards, no. Umbilical cord attached yet delivered? Where does that fall? You can say it isn't alive, but really you are just making...

So the instant before birth, a parasite and okay to end its life if the woman chooses, the moment after birth, no? and what about when the baby is delivered but the umbilical cord is still attached? Parasitic relationship... ouch... are you a parent? Can you look at your children and say...

This definition has serious problems, at best. The two parts of this, taken equally, implies that a human being must be (ignoring the mention of extinct) both living and have articulate speech and erect carriage. If not, no human being. This would mean that those born seemingly without...

If you'll allow me to correct my definition, I intended to use the word "human being" since "person" has a different definition and is not yet relevant to the debate. Thank you for clarification.

I do not have time right now to respond to all of this, but a few comments: Woah, the fetus is guilty for the crime of its father???? Please clarify, since that can't be what you mean. While it may jive with many religious definitions, it is not a religiously based definition. I am keeping...

The direct and intentional killing of an innocent human being. I had referenced it previously, but I should have been more explicit. My apologies. This definition will need a little unpacking, but it will have to wait until I'm not at work. :)